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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 83% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 91% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% 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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Female90%
Male76%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty74%
Non-poverty93%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female70%
Male67%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty54%
Non-poverty86%
General education students69%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant68%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female97%
Male86%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty79%
Non-poverty100%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female87%
Male79%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty67%
Non-poverty94%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant83%
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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