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Chisholm Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 766 students

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Posted September 14, 2009

As a parent, when I first moved over here there was so much negativity spoke against the area. But, I can honestly say, that Chisholm Elementary School has been a great pleasure. The staff is truely a blessing to my child as well as myself.
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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.

120 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

119 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
85%
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.

114 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

113 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
73%
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.

104 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

105 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
78%

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

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

102 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
47%

2007

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

101 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
64%
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 Students66%
Female70%
Male62%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch66%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%

Reading

All Students81%
Female89%
Male73%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
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 Students75%
Female75%
Male74%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch74%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education42%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%

Reading

All Students88%
Female84%
Male91%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch87%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education42%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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 Students88%
Female91%
Male84%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch89%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education58%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%

Reading

All Students83%
Female91%
Male74%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch84%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education58%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
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 Students83%
Female79%
Male87%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education67%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%

Reading

All Students86%
Female93%
Male80%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education50%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
25%
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 Students75%
Female74%
Male75%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch74%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education42%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
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 90% 35%
White 5% 59%
Hispanic 4% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 97%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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307 East Vandiver Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36110
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Phone: (334) 269-3643

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