Cottonwood High School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 82% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 72% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Grade 4

Reading
 81% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 77% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 61% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Grade 5

Reading
 80% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 87% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Grade 6

Reading
 84% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 73% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 93% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Grade 7

Reading
 84% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 72% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Grade 8

Reading
 75% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 47% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 81% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 66% in 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

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 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  

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 83% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
 66% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 84% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 83% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Grade 12

Reading
 96% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies
 93% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science
 93% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language
 96% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 90% (2005)
 87% (2004)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
 100% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 94% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for Math was 90% in 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  

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

Scale: % passing

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