Gardendale Elementary School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 93% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Grade 4

Reading
 93% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Grade 5

Reading
 89% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 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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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

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