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Florence Howard Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 554 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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

90 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
79%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

95 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

97 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
100%
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.

108 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

106 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
84%

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 Students62%
Female70%
Male55%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch63%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education0%
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant62%

Reading

All Students63%
Female70%
Male57%
Black63%
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 education23%
Students without disabilities70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
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%
Female75%
Male78%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch77%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education75%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%

Reading

All Students85%
Female88%
Male82%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education62%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
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

Math

All Students65%
Female70%
Male60%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education50%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%

Reading

All Students73%
Female84%
Male61%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education60%
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
72%
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 Students56%
Female62%
Male49%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch56%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education55%
Students without disabilities56%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English56%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant56%
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 100% 35%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Hispanic N/A 4%
White N/A 59%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 91%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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957 Dr Martin L King Jr Ave
Mobile, AL 36603
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Phone: (251) 221-1406

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