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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 82% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 81% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 90% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 60% (2005)
 76% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 91% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 87% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 75% (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 Students82%
Female93%
Male71%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty59%
Non-poverty87%
Special education students18%
General education students90%
Limited English proficient56%
Non-limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female89%
Male74%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty56%
Non-poverty87%
Special education students42%
General education students87%
Limited English proficient56%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant81%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students90%
Female88%
Male92%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty65%
Non-poverty97%
General education students93%
Limited English proficient64%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female78%
Male90%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty53%
Non-poverty92%
General education students87%
Limited English proficient36%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant84%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty67%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students70%
General education students93%
Limited English proficient77%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female89%
Male86%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty59%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students70%
General education students89%
Limited English proficient62%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant87%
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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