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Washington County

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P.O. Box 1359
Chatom, AL 36518
Washington County
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PH: (251) 847-2401
FAX: (251) 847-3611

  • Grades K-12
  • 3577 students
  • 8 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 82% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 82% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 82% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 87% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 74% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 70% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 63% (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 Students82%
Female88%
Male77%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native81%
White87%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students18%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Migrant77%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female77%
Male71%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native46%
White83%
Poverty64%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students32%
General education students78%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Migrant55%
Non-migrant76%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female86%
Male78%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native85%
White90%
Poverty74%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students33%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Migrant85%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female75%
Male72%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native65%
White86%
Poverty63%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students33%
General education students77%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Migrant69%
Non-migrant74%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female88%
Male76%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native72%
White87%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students24%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Migrant69%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female82%
Male75%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native80%
White87%
Poverty68%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students14%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Migrant69%
Non-migrant79%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native81%
White89%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students20%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient87%
Migrant93%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female66%
Male72%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native44%
White82%
Poverty57%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students27%
General education students72%
Non-limited English proficient69%
Migrant53%
Non-migrant70%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Female86%
Male63%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native70%
White83%
Poverty66%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students21%
General education students79%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Migrant58%
Non-migrant75%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female72%
Male43%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native61%
White66%
Poverty49%
Non-poverty69%
Special education students11%
General education students62%
Non-limited English proficient57%
Migrant67%
Non-migrant57%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students70%
Female79%
Male61%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native65%
White77%
Poverty60%
Non-poverty82%
Special education students19%
General education students74%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Migrant56%
Non-migrant70%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female74%
Male55%
Black51%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native48%
White74%
Poverty54%
Non-poverty78%
Special education students23%
General education students68%
Non-limited English proficient64%
Migrant38%
Non-migrant66%
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

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 ASA Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Science
 77% (2008)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Science
 58% (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

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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 Students77%
Female82%
Male71%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native72%
White83%
Poverty67%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students24%
General education students81%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Migrant77%
Non-migrant77%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students58%
Female65%
Male51%
Black38%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native26%
White76%
Poverty47%
Non-poverty74%
Special education students11%
General education students63%
Non-limited English proficient58%
Migrant17%
Non-migrant60%
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
 82% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies
 82% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science
 90% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language
 79% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading
 95% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies
 95% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science
 97% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language
 97% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 96% (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 Students82%
Female83%
Male81%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native93%
White87%
Poverty77%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students31%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Migrant89%
Non-migrant81%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students82%
Female81%
Male84%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native89%
White85%
Poverty78%
Non-poverty87%
Special education students46%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Migrant89%
Non-migrant81%

ScienceThis District
All Students90%
Female89%
Male91%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native89%
White95%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students58%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Migrant90%
Non-migrant90%

LanguageThis District
All Students79%
Female85%
Male73%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native93%
White83%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty84%
Special education students42%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Migrant89%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female84%
Male79%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native86%
White85%
Poverty76%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students35%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Migrant90%
Non-migrant81%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native100%
White100%
Poverty89%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students47%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant95%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students95%
Female93%
Male98%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native100%
White97%
Poverty93%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students60%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant95%

ScienceThis District
All Students97%
Female95%
Male98%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native100%
White100%
Poverty93%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students53%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant97%

LanguageThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male96%
Black92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native100%
White99%
Poverty93%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students73%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant96%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native100%
White99%
Poverty89%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students33%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant94%
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 teacher1515
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic59%59%
Black, not Hispanic31%36%
American Indian/Alaskan Native9%<1%
Hispanic<1%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander<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 program57%51%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,891$8,395
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%59%
Student and staff support8%10%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures22%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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