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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 94% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 95% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 98% (2005)
 87% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 93% (2005)
 72% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 89% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 92% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 86% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 75% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 80% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 63% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 79% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 58% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 63% (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

See Alabama's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

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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 Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty93%
Non-poverty95%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty90%
Non-poverty91%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students95%
Female100%
Male88%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty100%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female89%
Male91%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty83%
Non-poverty95%
General education students89%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students89%
Female94%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty83%
Non-poverty93%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female90%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty91%
Non-poverty93%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty87%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female89%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty89%
Non-poverty88%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female87%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Poverty67%
Non-poverty88%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female73%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White64%
Poverty48%
Non-poverty71%
General education students68%
Non-limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant63%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students79%
Female81%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Poverty69%
Non-poverty85%
Special education students10%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female73%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White71%
Poverty57%
Non-poverty77%
Special education students30%
General education students72%
Non-limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant69%
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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  AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 85% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 88% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
 74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 86% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 85% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 81% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 76% (2004)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
 91% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 97% (2005)
 98% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies
 91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science
 95% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 100% (2005)
 99% (2004)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language
 93% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 100% (2005)
 99% (2004)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
 93% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 95% (2005)
 98% (2004)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies.
  • High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate.
  • The AHSGE 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 pass the test.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

See Alabama's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

Back to top >
  AHSGE Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 11
ReadingThis School
All Students85%
Female91%
Male80%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty79%
Non-poverty90%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students74%
Female68%
Male79%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White71%
Poverty67%
Non-poverty79%
General education students80%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant74%

ScienceThis School
All Students86%
Female91%
Male82%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty76%
Non-poverty93%
General education students90%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

LanguageThis School
All Students85%
Female94%
Male79%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Poverty79%
Non-poverty90%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female89%
Male73%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Poverty74%
Non-poverty85%
General education students85%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty86%
Non-poverty94%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty89%
Non-poverty92%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

ScienceThis School
All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty92%
Non-poverty97%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

LanguageThis School
All Students93%
Female96%
Male91%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty89%
Non-poverty95%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female96%
Male91%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty92%
Non-poverty94%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies.
  • High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate.
  • The AHSGE 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 pass the test.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview  

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