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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 88% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 81% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 78% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty74%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students21%
General education students93%
Limited English proficient58%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female76%
Male73%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty53%
Non-poverty87%
Special education students14%
General education students79%
Limited English proficient38%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant74%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty66%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students20%
General education students87%
Limited English proficient40%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female78%
Male79%
Black54%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty62%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students15%
General education students85%
Limited English proficient50%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant78%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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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