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Central Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 432 students

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Posted May 27, 2009

I think the school is great!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2009

if i was to rate it it would be ok they need to serve better lunchs an teach better and give good grades .
—Submitted by a student


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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 83% in 2010.

97 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

98 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
66%
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.

111 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
55%

2007

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

111 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
72%
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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
28%

2007

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

106 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
66%

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 79% in 2010.

91 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
43%

2007

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

91 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
57%
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 Students64%
Female66%
Male62%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Free and reduced-price lunch59%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%

Reading

All Students78%
Female82%
Male73%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Free and reduced-price lunch74%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
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 Students58%
Female50%
Male66%
Black32%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Free and reduced-price lunch49%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%

Reading

All Students84%
Female88%
Male79%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Free and reduced-price lunch78%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
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 Students55%
Female56%
Male53%
Black43%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White66%
Free and reduced-price lunch47%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Special education0%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English55%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant55%

Reading

All Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Free and reduced-price lunch78%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education33%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
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 Students76%
Female76%
Male75%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Free and reduced-price lunch72%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education27%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%

Reading

All Students70%
Female80%
Male58%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Free and reduced-price lunch62%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education18%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
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 77% in 2010.

96 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
50%
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

The state average for Science was 69% in 2010.

103 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
37%
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 Students58%
Female60%
Male56%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Free and reduced-price lunch56%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
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

Science

All Students58%
Female52%
Male66%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White66%
Free and reduced-price lunch51%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Special education0%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%
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 52% 59%
Black 48% 35%
Hispanic 1% 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 71%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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Rockford, AL 35136
Phone: (256) 377-1490

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