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Ala Avenue Middle School

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

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

292 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

293 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
82%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 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.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

302 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

305 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
74%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 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.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students77%
Female80%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Free lunch eligible66%
Reduced lunch eligible80%
Special education19%
General population83%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Poverty67%
Non-poverty93%

Reading

All Students84%
Female87%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Free lunch eligible75%
Reduced lunch eligible90%
Special education36%
General population88%
English language learners44%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Poverty77%
Non-poverty95%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 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.

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.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students84%
Female84%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Free lunch eligible78%
Reduced lunch eligible85%
Special education25%
General population88%
English language learners52%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Poverty79%
Non-poverty93%

Reading

All Students79%
Female85%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Free lunch eligible72%
Reduced lunch eligible77%
Special education25%
General population83%
English language learners17%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Poverty72%
Non-poverty93%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 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.

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.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

294 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
79%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA 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 proficiency level 3.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

All Students79%
Female85%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Free lunch eligible71%
Reduced lunch eligible70%
Special education31%
General population84%
English language learners36%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Poverty71%
Non-poverty91%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA 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 proficiency level 3.

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.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 67% 58%
Hispanic 30% 4%
Black 2% 35%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 65%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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Fax number
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