ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 74% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 43% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 70% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 40% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 32% (2006)
 46% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 54% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 36% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% 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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students74%
Female79%
Male70%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty68%
Special education students35%
General education students82%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant74%

MathThis School
All Students42%
Female44%
Male41%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Poverty42%
Non-poverty45%
Special education students12%
General education students49%
Non-limited English proficient42%
Non-migrant42%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students70%
Female78%
Male61%
Black66%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty66%
Non-poverty85%
Special education students26%
General education students80%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant70%

MathThis School
All Students40%
Female40%
Male39%
Black33%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White58%
Poverty37%
Non-poverty53%
Special education students11%
General education students46%
Non-limited English proficient40%
Non-migrant40%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students54%
Female69%
Male42%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White71%
Poverty51%
Non-poverty63%
Special education students16%
General education students68%
Non-limited English proficient54%
Non-migrant54%

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female37%
Male34%
Black33%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White38%
Poverty34%
Non-poverty41%
Special education students3%
General education students48%
Non-limited English proficient35%
Non-migrant36%
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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  ASA Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Science
 29% (2008)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science.
  • The ASA 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  

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  ASA 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
ScienceThis School
All Students29%
Female26%
Male31%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White48%
Poverty23%
Non-poverty53%
Special education students6%
General education students33%
Non-limited English proficient29%
Non-migrant29%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science.
  • The ASA 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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