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Roanoke City

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P.O. Box 1367
Roanoke, AL 36274
Randolph County
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PH: (334) 863-2628
FAX: (334) 863-2849

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 1486 students
  • 4 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 91% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 81% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 87% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 88% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 46% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 68% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 66% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 69% (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

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 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
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male90%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty96%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female84%
Male78%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Poverty74%
Non-poverty91%
General education students82%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female89%
Male75%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty76%
Non-poverty92%
General education students85%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female81%
Male75%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty70%
Non-poverty92%
General education students80%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female90%
Male85%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty86%
Non-poverty90%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female78%
Male65%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Poverty66%
Non-poverty82%
General education students73%
Non-limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant72%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female95%
Male79%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students42%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female47%
Male44%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White53%
Poverty38%
Non-poverty57%
Special education students17%
General education students49%
Non-limited English proficient46%
Non-migrant46%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students68%
Female77%
Male61%
Black54%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Poverty58%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students29%
General education students73%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female58%
Male56%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Poverty40%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students7%
General education students63%
Non-limited English proficient57%
Non-migrant57%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students66%
Female65%
Male67%
Black51%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Poverty56%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students36%
General education students70%
Non-limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant66%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female69%
Male55%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Poverty52%
Non-poverty81%
Special education students7%
General education students69%
Non-limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant61%
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.

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 ASA Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Science
 62% (2008)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Science
 62% (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

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 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
ScienceThis District
All Students62%
Female67%
Male57%
Black43%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Poverty59%
Non-poverty67%
General education students64%
Non-limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant62%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students62%
Female57%
Male66%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Poverty49%
Non-poverty82%
Special education students14%
General education students67%
Non-limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant62%
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

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 AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 73% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies
 77% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science
 66% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language
 83% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading
 97% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies
 98% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science
 92% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language
 96% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 95% (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

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 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
ReadingThis District
All Students73%
Female91%
Male54%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty67%
Non-poverty80%
Special education students25%
General education students80%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students77%
Female77%
Male77%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty80%
Special education students25%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%

ScienceThis District
All Students66%
Female64%
Male69%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty53%
Non-poverty80%
Special education students17%
General education students73%
Non-limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant66%

LanguageThis District
All Students83%
Female91%
Male75%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students25%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female91%
Male77%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty80%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students25%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students97%
Female96%
Male98%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty93%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students83%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty95%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students83%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female90%
Male95%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty83%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students75%
General education students95%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

LanguageThis District
All Students96%
Female98%
Male93%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty90%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students67%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female100%
Male93%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty93%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students75%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1615
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic54%59%
Black, not Hispanic43%36%
Hispanic2%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program59%51%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,676$8,395
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%59%
Student and staff support7%10%
Administration14%11%
Other expenditures16%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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