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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 98% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 90% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 97% (2005)
 94% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 90% (2005)
 88% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 97% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
  • The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

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  ARMT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis School
All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty96%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female95%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Poverty67%
Non-poverty82%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students90%
Female85%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty92%
Non-poverty88%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female54%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty65%
General education students68%
Non-limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant69%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty92%
Non-poverty100%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female100%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty83%
Non-poverty91%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
  • The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview  

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