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Southview Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 366 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 77% in 2010.

110 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

111 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

103 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
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.

128 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

128 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
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 Students54%
Female61%
Male45%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch52%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Special education18%
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English55%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant54%

Reading

All Students73%
Female85%
Male60%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch71%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education47%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
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

Math

All Students47%
Female51%
Male42%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch45%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities49%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English47%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant47%

Reading

All Students69%
Female76%
Male62%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch68%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
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%
Female70%
Male58%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch60%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education0%
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%

Reading

All Students61%
Female70%
Male52%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch57%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special education0%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%
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 69% in 2010.

98 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
n/a
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 Students46%
Female54%
Male38%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch44%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities49%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English46%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant46%
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 97% 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 78%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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315 McFarland Blvd East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
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Phone: (205) 759-3653

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