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Thomasville City

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P.O. Box 458
Thomasville, AL 36784
Clarke County
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PH: (334) 636-9955
FAX: (334) 636-4096

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1579 students
  • 3 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 87% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 92% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 76% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 86% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 82% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 52% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 72% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 74% (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 Students87%
Female92%
Male82%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty79%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students10%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant87%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female77%
Male73%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty71%
Non-poverty81%
Special education students50%
General education students78%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant75%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female97%
Male87%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students42%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female87%
Male80%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty72%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students25%
General education students89%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant83%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female89%
Male62%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty68%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students21%
General education students85%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female82%
Male74%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty71%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students21%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female91%
Male83%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty81%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students29%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female87%
Male75%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty69%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students21%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female91%
Male73%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty74%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students32%
General education students90%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Female66%
Male36%
Black41%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White61%
Poverty35%
Non-poverty69%
Special education students11%
General education students58%
Non-limited English proficient52%
Non-migrant52%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female79%
Male65%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Poverty63%
Non-poverty82%
Special education students17%
General education students78%
Non-limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant72%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female72%
Male63%
Black54%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Poverty59%
Non-poverty77%
Special education students8%
General education students74%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%
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
 63% (2008)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Science
 63% (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 Students63%
Female70%
Male54%
Black37%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Poverty50%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students15%
General education students70%
Non-limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant63%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students63%
Female71%
Male55%
Black52%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Poverty50%
Non-poverty77%
Special education students11%
General education students71%
Non-limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant63%
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
 77% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies
 68% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science
 85% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language
 72% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading
 96% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies
 92% (2008)
 88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science
 96% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language
 95% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math
 99% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 92% (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

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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 Students77%
Female83%
Male73%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty71%
Non-poverty83%
Special education students29%
General education students81%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students68%
Female79%
Male61%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Poverty61%
Non-poverty75%
Special education students14%
General education students72%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%

ScienceThis District
All Students85%
Female81%
Male88%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty82%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students43%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

LanguageThis District
All Students72%
Female86%
Male63%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Poverty69%
Non-poverty75%
Special education students14%
General education students77%
Non-limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant72%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female98%
Male90%
Black92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty94%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students43%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
Black93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty94%
Non-poverty98%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students92%
Female97%
Male88%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty86%
Non-poverty96%
General education students95%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female94%
Male98%
Black93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty92%
Non-poverty100%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

LanguageThis District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male94%
Black93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty92%
Non-poverty98%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Black98%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty97%
Non-poverty100%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
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 teacher1415

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic54%59%
Black, not Hispanic46%36%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Hispanic<1%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program52%51%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,977$8,395
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%59%
Student and staff support11%10%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures15%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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