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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 70% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 78% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 82% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 70% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 70% (2005)
 61% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 57% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 71% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 35% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 68% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 50% (2005)
 75% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 31% (2005)
 36% (2004)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 50% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 48% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 38% (2007)
 11% (2006)
 22% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 33% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 46% (2005)
 48% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 11% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 4% (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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Compare with test results from nearby schools  

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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 Students70%
Female70%
Male69%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty67%
General education students76%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant70%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female70%
Male85%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty76%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students82%
Male80%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty82%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Male73%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty68%
General education students71%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students57%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty54%
General education students57%
Non-limited English proficient57%
Non-migrant57%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty69%
General education students71%
Non-limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant71%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students68%
Female80%
Male54%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty68%
General education students72%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female80%
Male54%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty64%
General education students76%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students50%
Female58%
Male43%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty46%
General education students52%
Non-limited English proficient50%
Non-migrant50%

MathThis School
All Students38%
Female33%
Male43%
Black38%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty38%
General education students40%
Non-limited English proficient38%
Non-migrant38%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students33%
Female50%
Male15%
Black33%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty29%
General education students36%
Non-limited English proficient33%
Non-migrant33%

MathThis School
All Students11%
Female14%
Male8%
Black11%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty8%
General education students12%
Non-limited English proficient11%
Non-migrant11%
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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  AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 88% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 72% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 80% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
 97% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 95% (2005)
 100% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies
 97% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science
 91% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
 96% (2004)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language
 94% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 100% (2005)
 100% (2004)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
 97% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
 100% (2004)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies.
  • High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate.
  • The AHSGE 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 pass the test.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

See Alabama's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

Back to top >
  AHSGE Results By Subgroup

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

Scale: % passing

Grade 11
ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Male93%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty88%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students68%
Male80%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty65%
General education students74%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%

ScienceThis School
All Students72%
Male67%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty71%
General education students78%
Non-limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant72%

LanguageThis School
All Students80%
Female70%
Male87%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty82%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Male93%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty88%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis School
All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Black97%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty97%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Black97%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty97%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

ScienceThis School
All Students91%
Female100%
Male82%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty90%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

LanguageThis School
All Students94%
Female93%
Male94%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty93%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

MathThis School
All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Black97%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty97%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies.
  • High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate.
  • The AHSGE 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 pass the test.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview  

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