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Spencer Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 287 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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

48 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
67%
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

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
94%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

48 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
76%
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 Students65%
Female70%
Male61%
Black65%
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 disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%

Reading

All Students92%
Female90%
Male93%
Black92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch91%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Black97%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch97%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 Students90%
Female96%
Male83%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch89%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%

Reading

All Students94%
Female100%
Male87%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch93%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
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

Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

47 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
74%
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 Students89%
Female96%
Male83%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch89%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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 0% 59%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 92%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3160 Heather St
Mobile, AL 36607
Phone: (251) 221-1661

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