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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 80% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 75% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 46% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 50% (2005)
 42% (2004)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 69% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 30% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 70% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 61% (2005)
 58% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 50% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 53% (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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female86%
Male75%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Poverty76%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students43%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%

MathThis School
All Students46%
Female49%
Male43%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White44%
Poverty38%
Non-poverty58%
Special education students14%
General education students51%
Non-limited English proficient45%
Non-migrant46%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students69%
Female79%
Male61%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Poverty64%
Non-poverty79%
Special education students23%
General education students78%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant69%

MathThis School
All Students30%
Female33%
Male27%
Black29%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White33%
Poverty24%
Non-poverty40%
Special education students2%
General education students36%
Non-limited English proficient30%
Non-migrant30%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students70%
Female77%
Male64%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White70%
Poverty68%
Non-poverty74%
Special education students23%
General education students80%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant70%

MathThis School
All Students50%
Female53%
Male47%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White58%
Poverty50%
Non-poverty50%
Special education students12%
General education students58%
Non-limited English proficient50%
Non-migrant50%
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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