ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 76% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 35% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 53% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 48% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 34% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 34% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 47% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 35% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 38% (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 Students76%
Female89%
Male66%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty74%
Non-poverty85%
Special education students53%
General education students80%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant76%

MathThis School
All Students42%
Female39%
Male44%
Black43%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty40%
Non-poverty50%
Special education students20%
General education students46%
Non-limited English proficient43%
Non-migrant42%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students53%
Female69%
Male42%
Black52%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty50%
Non-poverty72%
Special education students12%
General education students63%
Non-limited English proficient53%
Non-migrant53%

MathThis School
All Students34%
Female41%
Male28%
Black32%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty34%
Non-poverty33%
Special education students0%
General education students42%
Non-limited English proficient33%
Non-migrant34%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students47%
Female51%
Male44%
Black45%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty46%
Non-poverty52%
Special education students11%
General education students53%
Non-limited English proficient47%
Non-migrant47%

MathThis School
All Students35%
Female32%
Male39%
Black34%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty35%
Non-poverty38%
Special education students11%
General education students39%
Non-limited English proficient36%
Non-migrant35%
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
 26% (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 Students26%
Female30%
Male23%
Black24%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty25%
Non-poverty29%
Special education students0%
General education students31%
Non-limited English proficient25%
Non-migrant26%
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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