ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 89% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 88% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 85% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 84% (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 Students89%
Female92%
Male88%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty81%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students71%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant89%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female78%
Male76%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Poverty58%
Non-poverty84%
Special education students33%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant77%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty65%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students52%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female76%
Male76%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty49%
Non-poverty82%
Special education students33%
General education students81%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant76%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students85%
Female88%
Male82%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty61%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students39%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant85%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female82%
Male84%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty50%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students43%
General education students89%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant83%
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
 69% (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 Students69%
Female68%
Male69%
Black38%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Poverty22%
Non-poverty79%
Special education students35%
General education students72%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant69%
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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