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Pleasant Grove Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 244 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.

32 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

31 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
89%
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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
90%
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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

29 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
91%
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 77% in 2010.

34 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

34 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
75%
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 Students84%
Femalen/a
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%

Reading

All Students90%
Femalen/a
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch90%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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 Students92%
Female90%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch88%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%

Reading

All Students95%
Female100%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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 Students86%
Female88%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Free and reduced-price lunch78%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%

Reading

All Students83%
Female82%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Free and reduced-price lunch72%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
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 Students74%
Female67%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White71%
Free and reduced-price lunch71%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%

Reading

All Students85%
Female92%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
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.

28 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
84%
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 Students82%
Female88%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Free and reduced-price lunch71%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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
White 84% 59%
Black 9% 35%
Hispanic 7% 4%
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 57%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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9855 Hwy 9
Heflin, AL 36264
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