Image of globe and book on table

Anniston City

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Learn About This District's:

P.O. Box 1500
Anniston, AL 36202
Calhoun County
Map >

PH: (256) 231-5000
FAX: (256) 231-5073

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2431 students
  • 9 schools

View all schools in this district >

Compare schools in this district:


 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 77% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 78% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 74% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 82% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 38% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 65% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 33% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 22% (2006)
 40% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 44% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 46% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 32% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 32% (2006)
 32% (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

Back to top >
 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 Students77%
Female86%
Male69%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Poverty76%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students53%
General education students79%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female67%
Male59%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White62%
Poverty61%
Non-poverty72%
Special education students47%
General education students64%
Non-limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant63%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female86%
Male72%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty77%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students32%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female68%
Male59%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White71%
Poverty62%
Non-poverty72%
Special education students23%
General education students67%
Non-limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant63%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Female78%
Male71%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty84%
Special education students35%
General education students78%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant74%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female71%
Male53%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White60%
Poverty58%
Non-poverty80%
Special education students6%
General education students67%
Non-limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant61%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female91%
Male73%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty81%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students40%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female59%
Male55%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty55%
Non-poverty76%
Special education students20%
General education students59%
Non-limited English proficient57%
Non-migrant57%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students65%
Female76%
Male53%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty66%
Non-poverty60%
Special education students28%
General education students71%
Non-limited English proficient65%
Non-migrant65%

MathThis District
All Students33%
Female39%
Male27%
Black34%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty35%
Non-poverty20%
Special education students0%
General education students38%
Non-limited English proficient33%
Non-migrant33%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students44%
Female53%
Male34%
Black41%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty42%
Non-poverty63%
Special education students20%
General education students48%
Non-limited English proficient44%
Non-migrant44%

MathThis District
All Students32%
Female39%
Male25%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty30%
Non-poverty50%
Special education students3%
General education students37%
Non-limited English proficient32%
Non-migrant32%
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

Back to top >
 ASA Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Science
 52% (2008)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Science
 16% (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

Back to top >
 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 Students52%
Female52%
Male51%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Poverty48%
Non-poverty72%
General education students54%
Non-limited English proficient52%
Non-migrant52%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students16%
Female18%
Male13%
Black16%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty16%
Non-poverty13%
Special education students0%
General education students17%
Non-limited English proficient15%
Non-migrant16%
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

Back to top >
 AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 66% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies
 56% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science
 48% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language
 66% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 43% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading
 88% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies
 86% (2008)
 87% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science
 82% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language
 88% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 79% (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

Back to top >
 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 Students66%
Female68%
Male64%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty67%
Non-poverty64%
Special education students13%
General education students74%
Non-limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant66%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students56%
Female54%
Male59%
Black55%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty52%
Non-poverty64%
Special education students14%
General education students61%
Non-limited English proficient56%
Non-migrant56%

ScienceThis District
All Students48%
Female49%
Male45%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty45%
Non-poverty53%
Special education students20%
General education students51%
Non-limited English proficient48%
Non-migrant48%

LanguageThis District
All Students66%
Female74%
Male57%
Black66%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty66%
Non-poverty67%
Special education students20%
General education students73%
Non-limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant66%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female72%
Male66%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty69%
Non-poverty72%
Special education students20%
General education students77%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant70%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty88%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students43%
General education students95%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students86%
Female87%
Male86%
Black87%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty83%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students43%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

ScienceThis District
All Students82%
Female83%
Male82%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty78%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students50%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant82%

LanguageThis District
All Students88%
Female92%
Male84%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty86%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students36%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty86%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students43%
General education students95%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%
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

Back to top >
 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1515

Back to top >
 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic93%36%
White, not Hispanic5%59%
Hispanic2%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
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 program86%51%

Back to top >
 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,758$8,395
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional54%59%
Student and staff support12%10%
Administration12%11%
Other expenditures22%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

Back to top >
Tips and Advice by Grade Level
Tips and Advice for Your Kindergartener Tips and Advice for Your First-Grader Tips and Advice for Your Second-Grader
Tips and Advice for Your Third-Grader Tips and Advice for Your Fourth-Grader Tips and Advice for Your Fifth-Grader
 
Rocket Fuel