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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 94% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 89% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 88% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 90% (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.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

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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 Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty83%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students69%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant94%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty81%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students65%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students89%
Female92%
Male87%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty78%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students54%
General education students95%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female78%
Male84%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Poverty64%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students35%
General education students89%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Female95%
Male83%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty77%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students50%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female93%
Male84%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty77%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students55%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%
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
 80% (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 Students80%
Female78%
Male81%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Poverty58%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students40%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant80%
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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