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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 72% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 58% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 87% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 96% (2005)
 77% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 64% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 70% (2005)
 63% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 74% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 42% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 78% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 63% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 41% (2005)
 33% (2004)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 56% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 17% (2007)
 9% (2006)
 18% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 51% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 58% (2005)
 29% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 27% (2007)
 19% (2006)
 35% (2005)
The state average for Math was 66% 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 Students72%
Female87%
Male62%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty71%
General education students78%
Non-limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant72%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Female67%
Male52%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty57%
General education students66%
Non-limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant58%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students87%
Female89%
Male86%
Black87%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty87%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female63%
Male66%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty64%
General education students71%
Non-limited English proficient64%
Non-migrant64%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students74%
Female94%
Male57%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty72%
General education students77%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant74%

MathThis School
All Students42%
Female59%
Male29%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty44%
General education students46%
Non-limited English proficient42%
Non-migrant42%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students78%
Female93%
Male68%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty76%
General education students77%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female67%
Male60%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty63%
General education students62%
Non-limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant63%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students56%
Female70%
Male43%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty53%
General education students62%
Non-limited English proficient56%
Non-migrant56%

MathThis School
All Students17%
Female25%
Male10%
Black17%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty13%
General education students19%
Non-limited English proficient17%
Non-migrant17%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students51%
Female65%
Male41%
Black51%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty48%
General education students59%
Non-limited English proficient51%
Non-migrant51%

MathThis School
All Students27%
Female35%
Male21%
Black27%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty24%
General education students33%
Non-limited English proficient27%
Non-migrant27%
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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