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Martin L King Jr Elementary School

Public | 3-5 | 234 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.

109 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
39%

2007

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

109 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
59%
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.

129 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
46%

2007

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

130 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
49%
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.

132 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

132 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
63%
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 Students63%
Female61%
Male67%
Black63%
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 education36%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%

Reading

All Students63%
Female75%
Male48%
Black63%
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 education18%
Students without disabilities68%
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 Students55%
Female67%
Male45%
Black55%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch57%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education12%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English55%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant55%

Reading

All Students53%
Female69%
Male40%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch54%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education12%
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English53%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant53%
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 Students64%
Female64%
Male65%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education24%
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%

Reading

All Students55%
Female64%
Male43%
Black54%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch55%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education14%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English55%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant55%
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.

131 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
38%

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 Students34%
Female34%
Male33%
Black34%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch32%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education3%
Students without disabilities42%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English34%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant34%
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 98% 35%
Hispanic 1% 4%
White 1% 59%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 96%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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2430 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Phone: (205) 759-3619

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