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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 97% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 96% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 91% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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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  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 Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Black96%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty96%
Non-poverty97%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant97%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female87%
Male77%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty57%
Non-poverty90%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant81%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty93%
Non-poverty98%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female97%
Male83%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty92%
General education students90%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant90%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female96%
Male87%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty77%
Non-poverty98%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty86%
Non-poverty98%
General education students95%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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 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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