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This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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ARMT Results
ARMT Results By Subgroup
ASA Results
ASA Results By Subgroup
AHSGE Results
AHSGE Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

P.O. Box 32
Carrollton, AL 35447
Pickens County
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PH: (205) 367-2080
FAX: (205) 367-8404

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Grades PK-12
3145 students
10 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

80% (2008)

84% (2007)

82% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math

72% (2008)

71% (2007)

68% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

87% (2008)

84% (2007)

83% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math

84% (2008)

77% (2007)

75% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

83% (2008)

86% (2007)

77% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math

78% (2008)

79% (2007)

74% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

86% (2008)

82% (2007)

87% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math

83% (2008)

78% (2007)

81% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

66% (2008)

63% (2007)

64% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math

52% (2008)

54% (2007)

52% (2006)

43% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

57% (2008)

62% (2007)

58% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math

55% (2008)

63% (2007)

61% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 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.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

See Alabama's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

ARMT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	74%
Black	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Poverty	74%
Non-poverty	97%
Special education students	40%
General education students	84%
Non-limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	74%
Male	70%
Black	66%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	81%
Poverty	65%
Non-poverty	97%
Special education students	40%
General education students	76%
Non-limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	72%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	87%
Male	88%
Black	87%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	87%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	43%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	84%
Male	85%
Black	81%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	82%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	41%
General education students	89%
Non-limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	92%
Male	76%
Black	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Poverty	80%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	48%
General education students	87%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	84%
Male	74%
Black	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	87%
Poverty	76%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	26%
General education students	85%
Non-limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	93%
Male	79%
Black	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Poverty	84%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	64%
General education students	87%
Non-limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	81%
Black	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Poverty	79%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	50%
General education students	85%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	66%
Female	76%
Male	58%
Black	57%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Poverty	59%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	30%
General education students	69%
Non-limited English proficient	66%
Non-migrant	66%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	58%
Male	47%
Black	45%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	66%
Poverty	43%
Non-poverty	77%
Special education students	20%
General education students	55%
Non-limited English proficient	52%
Non-migrant	52%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	57%
Female	61%
Male	54%
Black	50%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	68%
Poverty	49%
Non-poverty	70%
Special education students	30%
General education students	60%
Non-limited English proficient	57%
Non-migrant	57%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	56%
Male	54%
Black	45%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	70%
Poverty	46%
Non-poverty	70%
Special education students	15%
General education students	59%
Non-limited English proficient	55%
Non-migrant	55%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 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 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.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

ASA Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Science

53% (2008)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Science

37% (2008)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 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 the state standard.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

See Alabama's state standards

ASA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	57%
Male	51%
Black	44%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	74%
Poverty	48%
Non-poverty	76%
Special education students	17%
General education students	58%
Non-limited English proficient	53%
Non-migrant	53%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Science	This District
All Students	37%
Female	41%
Male	34%
Black	27%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	58%
Poverty	27%
Non-poverty	65%
Special education students	29%
General education students	38%
Non-limited English proficient	37%
Non-migrant	37%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science.
The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama.
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.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading

71% (2008)

71% (2007)

79% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies

59% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science

71% (2008)

75% (2007)

83% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language

66% (2008)

75% (2007)

76% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math

84% (2008)

83% (2007)

75% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading

95% (2008)

88% (2007)

95% (2006)

93% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies

93% (2008)

88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science

94% (2008)

88% (2007)

97% (2006)

95% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language

95% (2008)

88% (2007)

95% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math

99% (2008)

89% (2007)

97% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 95% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies.
High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate.
The AHSGE 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 pass the test.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

See Alabama's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

AHSGE Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	74%
Male	69%
Black	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	87%
Poverty	63%
Non-poverty	84%
Special education students	19%
General education students	77%
Non-limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	59%
Female	62%
Male	55%
Black	48%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	75%
Poverty	50%
Non-poverty	73%
Special education students	14%
General education students	64%
Non-limited English proficient	59%
Non-migrant	59%

Science	This District
All Students	71%
Female	69%
Male	72%
Black	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	86%
Poverty	63%
Non-poverty	84%
Special education students	19%
General education students	77%
Non-limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Language	This District
All Students	66%
Female	71%
Male	61%
Black	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	87%
Poverty	56%
Non-poverty	81%
Special education students	19%
General education students	72%
Non-limited English proficient	66%
Non-migrant	66%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	83%
Black	81%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	80%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	29%
General education students	91%
Non-limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	95%
Female	95%
Male	94%
Black	92%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	99%
Poverty	93%
Non-poverty	97%
Special education students	33%
General education students	96%
Non-limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	93%
Female	91%
Male	95%
Black	94%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Poverty	93%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	83%
General education students	93%
Non-limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Science	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	91%
Black	92%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	99%
Poverty	92%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	67%
General education students	95%
Non-limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Language	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	94%
Black	95%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	96%
Poverty	94%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	33%
General education students	97%
Non-limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%

Math	This District
All Students	99%
Female	99%
Male	99%
Black	99%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	99%
Poverty	99%
Non-poverty	99%
Special education students	83%
General education students	99%
Non-limited English proficient	99%
Non-migrant	99%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies.
High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate.
The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama.
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.
The goal is for all students to pass the test.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	17	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	61%	36%
White, not Hispanic	37%	59%
Hispanic	<1%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	70%	51%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,585	$8,395

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	59%
Student and staff support	9%	10%
Administration	11%	11%
Other expenditures	22%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >