Escambia County Middle School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Reading
 76% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Grade 6

Reading
 91% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Grade 7

Reading
 76% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Grade 8

Reading
 70% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 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

See Alabama's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

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

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 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  

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Science
 61% (2008)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

Grade 7

Science
 63% (2008)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science.
• The ASA 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

See Alabama's state standards  

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

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science.
• The ASA 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