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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 74% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 46% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 71% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 56% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 54% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 68% (2005)
 51% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 69% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 40% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 68% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 71% (2005)
 55% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 46% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 40% (2005)
 29% (2004)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 56% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 38% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 60% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 51% (2005)
 35% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 40% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 37% (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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students74%
Female88%
Male64%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty74%
General education students79%
Non-limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant74%

MathThis School
All Students46%
Female47%
Male45%
Black39%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty46%
General education students50%
Non-limited English proficient44%
Non-migrant46%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students71%
Female69%
Male74%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty71%
Special education students38%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant71%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Female50%
Male58%
Black54%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty54%
Special education students31%
General education students68%
Non-limited English proficient57%
Non-migrant54%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students69%
Female84%
Male46%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty71%
General education students78%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant69%

MathThis School
All Students44%
Female47%
Male38%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty45%
General education students52%
Non-limited English proficient43%
Non-migrant44%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students68%
Female72%
Male65%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty68%
Special education students36%
General education students81%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant68%

MathThis School
All Students46%
Female56%
Male38%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty46%
Special education students9%
General education students61%
Non-limited English proficient46%
Non-migrant46%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students56%
Female80%
Male42%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty53%
General education students67%
Non-limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant56%

MathThis School
All Students38%
Female47%
Male33%
Black41%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty38%
General education students50%
Non-limited English proficient42%
Non-migrant38%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students60%
Female65%
Male58%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty61%
General education students68%
Non-limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant60%

MathThis School
All Students40%
Female30%
Male45%
Black37%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty41%
General education students43%
Non-limited English proficient41%
Non-migrant40%
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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