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Holly Pond Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 239 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 77% in 2010.

62 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

62 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/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.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

88 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

88 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/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.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

90 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

91 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/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.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Free and reduced-price lunch94%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%

Reading

All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Free and reduced-price lunch94%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students60%
Female61%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White61%
Free and reduced-price lunch52%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant60%

Reading

All Students83%
Female82%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Free and reduced-price lunch75%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities87%
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 Students77%
Female88%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%

Reading

All Students71%
Female85%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Free and reduced-price lunch63%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
55%

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 Students69%
Female73%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Free and reduced-price lunch58%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
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 98% 59%
Hispanic 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Black N/A 35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 53%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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91 Buckner Rd
Holly Pond, AL 35083
Phone: (256) 796-5898

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