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Striplin Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 332 students

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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 80% in 2010.

47 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
31%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

47 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
54%
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 81% in 2010.

47 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
35%

2007

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

47 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
65%

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 83% in 2010.

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
79%
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 Students53%
Female50%
Male56%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch51%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English50%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant53%

Reading

All Students66%
Female73%
Male60%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%
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 Students64%
Female62%
Male65%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%

Reading

All Students72%
Female76%
Male69%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
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 Students78%
Female88%
Male65%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Reading

All Students85%
Female92%
Male76%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
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 77% in 2010.

40 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
53%
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 Students73%
Female71%
Male75%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch72%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
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 60% 35%
Hispanic 25% 4%
White 15% 59%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 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 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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600 Cleveland Ave
Gadsden, AL 35901
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Phone: (256) 546-8616

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