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Boaz High School

Public | 7-12 | 656 students

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Posted March 11, 2008

This is a very good school and i am glad that it was my high school.. I love you mr. Smith!!!
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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 69% in 2010.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

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Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 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 2010.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

2010

 
 
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2008

 
 
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Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 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 69% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 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

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 93% in 2010.

160 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%
Language

The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

160 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

160 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

160 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
90%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2010.

160 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
85%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 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.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 94% in 2010.

136 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%
Language

The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.

136 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
98%

2007

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 95% in 2010.

136 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

136 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.

143 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
93%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2010.

136 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
93%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 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.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

All Students96%
Female95%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Free and reduced-price lunch91%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%

Language

All Students88%
Female91%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%

Math

All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Free and reduced-price lunch80%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%

Reading

All Students85%
Female89%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Free and reduced-price lunch68%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%

Social Studies

All Students88%
Female87%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Free and reduced-price lunch75%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 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.

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

Biology I

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%

Language

All Students92%
Female97%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch85%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%

Math

All Students95%
Female97%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch89%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%

Reading

All Students94%
Female97%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch87%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female93%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 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.

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 90% 59%
Hispanic 8% 4%
Black 1% 35%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 38%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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907 Brown St
Boaz, AL 35957
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Phone: (256) 593-2401

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