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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 82% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 79% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 89% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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.

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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 Students82%
Female83%
Male82%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Poverty74%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students57%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female63%
Male62%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White63%
Poverty47%
Non-poverty73%
Special education students30%
General education students75%
Non-limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant62%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students79%
Female77%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Poverty61%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students53%
General education students89%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant79%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female77%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Poverty56%
Non-poverty83%
Special education students41%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant75%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students89%
Female94%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty83%
Non-poverty92%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female75%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Poverty67%
Non-poverty84%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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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