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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

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

Math
 76% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 91% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 94% (2005)
 87% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 97% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% 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.

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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 Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty86%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students73%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female75%
Male76%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Poverty36%
Non-poverty83%
Special education students36%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty84%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students44%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female86%
Male83%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty76%
Non-poverty87%
Special education students39%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students97%
Female100%
Male93%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students80%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty71%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students53%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%
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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