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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 1910
Columbiana, AL 35051
Shelby County
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PH: (205) 682-7000
FAX: (205) 682-7005

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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
26,123 students
39 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

88% (2008)

91% (2007)

89% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math

76% (2008)

83% (2007)

85% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

92% (2008)

91% (2007)

88% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math

79% (2008)

82% (2007)

78% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

88% (2008)

88% (2007)

87% (2006)

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

Math

81% (2008)

79% (2007)

82% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

90% (2008)

89% (2007)

89% (2006)

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

Math

77% (2008)

81% (2007)

83% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

86% (2008)

85% (2007)

82% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math

68% (2008)

74% (2007)

69% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

83% (2008)

81% (2007)

82% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math

80% (2008)

76% (2007)

80% (2006)

76% (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	88%
Female	91%
Male	86%
Black	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	95%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Unreported ethnicity	87%
Poverty	76%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	39%
General education students	91%
Limited English proficient	72%
Non-limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	74%
Male	78%
Black	56%
Asian/Pacific Islander	76%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	82%
Unreported ethnicity	60%
Poverty	59%
Non-poverty	83%
Special education students	26%
General education students	79%
Limited English proficient	53%
Non-limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	76%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	90%
Black	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	93%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Unreported ethnicity	100%
Poverty	83%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	48%
General education students	95%
Limited English proficient	71%
Non-limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	79%
Male	80%
Black	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	86%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	83%
Unreported ethnicity	90%
Poverty	63%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	32%
General education students	82%
Limited English proficient	53%
Non-limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	79%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	92%
Male	84%
Black	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	88%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Unreported ethnicity	73%
Poverty	75%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	35%
General education students	91%
Limited English proficient	55%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	83%
Male	79%
Black	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	88%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Unreported ethnicity	64%
Poverty	66%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	23%
General education students	84%
Limited English proficient	46%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	87%
Black	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	95%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Poverty	78%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	41%
General education students	93%
Limited English proficient	66%
Non-limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	78%
Male	76%
Black	57%
Asian/Pacific Islander	91%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	82%
Poverty	58%
Non-poverty	84%
Special education students	25%
General education students	81%
Limited English proficient	45%
Non-limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	77%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	91%
Male	82%
Black	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	82%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Poverty	71%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	30%
General education students	90%
Limited English proficient	39%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	73%
Male	63%
Black	48%
Asian/Pacific Islander	82%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	73%
Poverty	44%
Non-poverty	76%
Special education students	14%
General education students	71%
Limited English proficient	29%
Non-limited English proficient	69%
Non-migrant	68%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	88%
Male	77%
Black	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	86%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	86%
Poverty	63%
Non-poverty	89%
Special education students	28%
General education students	87%
Limited English proficient	45%
Non-limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	77%
Black	68%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Poverty	60%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	26%
General education students	84%
Limited English proficient	47%
Non-limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	80%

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

79% (2008)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Science

74% (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	79%
Female	79%
Male	79%
Black	65%
Asian/Pacific Islander	71%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	83%
Unreported ethnicity	50%
Poverty	63%
Non-poverty	85%
Special education students	29%
General education students	82%
Limited English proficient	42%
Non-limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	79%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Science	This District
All Students	74%
Female	77%
Male	72%
Black	56%
Asian/Pacific Islander	77%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	80%
Poverty	51%
Non-poverty	82%
Special education students	26%
General education students	77%
Limited English proficient	18%
Non-limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	74%

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

87% (2008)

88% (2007)

91% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies

84% (2008)

83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science

91% (2008)

90% (2007)

93% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language

85% (2008)

88% (2007)

89% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math

89% (2008)

89% (2007)

90% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading

97% (2008)

96% (2007)

97% (2006)

97% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies

96% (2008)

94% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science

98% (2008)

96% (2007)

99% (2006)

98% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language

96% (2008)

95% (2007)

97% (2006)

97% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math

97% (2008)

95% (2007)

98% (2006)

97% (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	87%
Female	91%
Male	83%
Black	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	86%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Poverty	68%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	26%
General education students	91%
Limited English proficient	40%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	87%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	84%
Female	81%
Male	86%
Black	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	96%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	63%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	39%
General education students	86%
Limited English proficient	48%
Non-limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	84%

Science	This District
All Students	91%
Female	91%
Male	91%
Black	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	93%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Poverty	76%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	44%
General education students	94%
Limited English proficient	54%
Non-limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	91%

Language	This District
All Students	85%
Female	91%
Male	80%
Black	69%
Asian/Pacific Islander	86%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Poverty	61%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	23%
General education students	89%
Limited English proficient	38%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	86%
Black	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	96%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Poverty	72%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	28%
General education students	92%
Limited English proficient	73%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	97%
Female	98%
Male	96%
Black	89%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	90%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	99%
Poverty	92%
Non-poverty	98%
Special education students	56%
General education students	99%
Limited English proficient	90%
Non-limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	97%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	95%
Black	87%
Asian/Pacific Islander	96%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	98%
Poverty	89%
Non-poverty	97%
Special education students	65%
General education students	97%
Limited English proficient	76%
Non-limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Science	This District
All Students	98%
Female	99%
Male	97%
Black	92%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	93%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	99%
Poverty	95%
Non-poverty	99%
Special education students	75%
General education students	99%
Limited English proficient	90%
Non-limited English proficient	98%
Non-migrant	98%

Language	This District
All Students	96%
Female	98%
Male	94%
Black	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	99%
Poverty	88%
Non-poverty	98%
Special education students	58%
General education students	98%
Limited English proficient	79%
Non-limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	96%

Math	This District
All Students	97%
Female	97%
Male	96%
Black	90%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	95%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	98%
Poverty	91%
Non-poverty	98%
Special education students	62%
General education students	98%
Limited English proficient	93%
Non-limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	97%

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	14	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	78%	59%
Black, not Hispanic	13%	36%
Hispanic	7%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<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	25%	51%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,692	$8,395

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	59%
Student and staff support	11%	10%
Administration	9%	11%
Other expenditures	20%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >