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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 79% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 65% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 48% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 62% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 72% (2005)
 61% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 62% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 66% (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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students79%
Female86%
Male72%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students23%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%

MathThis School
All Students65%
Female75%
Male53%
Black55%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White68%
Poverty63%
Non-poverty70%
Special education students0%
General education students72%
Non-limited English proficient65%
Non-migrant65%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students62%
Female74%
Male51%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White69%
Poverty53%
Non-poverty74%
Special education students6%
General education students69%
Non-limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant62%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female71%
Male54%
Black45%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White68%
Poverty53%
Non-poverty74%
Special education students6%
General education students69%
Non-limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant62%
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
 77% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 84% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
 60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 78% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 71% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 71% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
 81% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 96% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies
 78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science
 80% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 96% (2005)
 96% (2004)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language
 81% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 95% (2005)
 95% (2004)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 97% (2005)
 95% (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  

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  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 Students77%
Female77%
Male76%
Black54%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Poverty70%
Non-poverty82%
Special education students6%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students60%
Female55%
Male64%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White69%
Poverty52%
Non-poverty66%
Special education students6%
General education students71%
Non-limited English proficient60%
Non-migrant60%

ScienceThis School
All Students78%
Female75%
Male80%
Black54%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty66%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students25%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

LanguageThis School
All Students71%
Female75%
Male68%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Poverty64%
Non-poverty78%
Special education students13%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant71%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female73%
Male70%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Poverty64%
Non-poverty78%
Special education students6%
General education students85%
Non-limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant71%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female78%
Male83%
Black66%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty71%
Non-poverty89%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students78%
Female72%
Male83%
Black66%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Poverty69%
Non-poverty85%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

ScienceThis School
All Students80%
Female78%
Male81%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty85%
General education students95%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%

LanguageThis School
All Students81%
Female83%
Male80%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty71%
Non-poverty89%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty76%
Non-poverty89%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%
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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