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Litchfield Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 237 students

Community Rating

5 stars

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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 77% in 2010.

78 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
36%

2007

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

78 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
57%
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 69% in 2010.

75 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
35%

2007

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

73 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
65%
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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

90 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
51%
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 Students56%
Female55%
Male58%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch53%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education21%
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant56%

Reading

All Students78%
Female82%
Male75%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education43%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
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 Students36%
Female36%
Male36%
Black29%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch39%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education15%
Students without disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English37%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant35%

Reading

All Students69%
Female73%
Male64%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education17%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
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 Students54%
Female70%
Male39%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch54%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education29%
Students without disabilities59%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English54%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant54%

Reading

All Students53%
Female73%
Male35%
Black52%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch52%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education13%
Students without disabilities61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English55%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant53%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
33%
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 Students42%
Female41%
Male42%
Black35%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch43%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education23%
Students without disabilities46%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English43%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant41%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 81% 35%
Hispanic 10% 4%
White 8% 59%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 93%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1109 Hoke St
Gadsden, AL 35903
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Phone: (256) 492-6793

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