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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 94% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 96% (2005)
 93% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 87% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 86% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 90% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 81% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 84% (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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty81%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students46%
General education students97%
Limited English proficient63%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant94%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty63%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students17%
General education students91%
Limited English proficient44%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant87%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female91%
Male82%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty62%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students42%
General education students90%
Limited English proficient25%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female84%
Male70%
Black52%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty42%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students16%
General education students81%
Limited English proficient20%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant76%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students90%
Female92%
Male87%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty70%
Non-poverty95%
General education students91%
Limited English proficient55%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty71%
Non-poverty95%
General education students92%
Limited English proficient57%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant90%
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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