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Wilcox County School District

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2210 Highway 221
Camden, AL 36726
Wilcox County
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PH: (334) 682-4716
FAX: (334) 682-4179

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1929 students
  • 7 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 71% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

Math
 70% (2010)
 77% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading
 75% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

Math
 68% (2010)
 83% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading
 83% (2010)
 70% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

Math
 80% (2010)
 70% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading
 69% (2010)
 73% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

Math
 59% (2010)
 49% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading
 77% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

Math
 45% (2010)
 34% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading
 58% (2010)
 57% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

Math
 44% (2010)
 53% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 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.

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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 Students71%
Female77%
Male67%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty71%
Special education students24%
General education students77%
Non-limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant71%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female70%
Male71%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty70%
Special education students18%
General education students76%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant70%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Female85%
Male65%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty75%
Special education students27%
General education students79%
Non-limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant75%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female76%
Male60%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty68%
Special education students20%
General education students72%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female88%
Male79%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty83%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female84%
Male76%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty80%
General education students82%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female74%
Male63%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty69%
Special education students9%
General education students75%
Non-limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant69%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female65%
Male53%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty59%
Special education students27%
General education students62%
Non-limited English proficient59%
Non-migrant59%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female83%
Male73%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty77%
Special education students26%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%

MathThis District
All Students45%
Female58%
Male36%
Black45%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty45%
Special education students5%
General education students50%
Non-limited English proficient45%
Non-migrant45%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students58%
Female68%
Male49%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty58%
Special education students14%
General education students62%
Non-limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant58%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female59%
Male31%
Black45%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty44%
Special education students21%
General education students46%
Non-limited English proficient44%
Non-migrant44%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 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
 73% (2010)
 46% (2009)
 55% (2008)
The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Science
 50% (2010)
 39% (2009)
 32% (2008)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 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 Students73%
Female76%
Male69%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty73%
General education students75%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students50%
Female53%
Male48%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty50%
Special education students5%
General education students57%
Non-limited English proficient50%
Non-migrant50%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 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
 64% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

Social Studies
 71% (2010)
 79% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2010.

Science
 49% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

Biology I
 85% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 93% in 2010.

Language
 71% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

Math
 84% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 93% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 12

Reading
 99% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 96% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

Social Studies
 99% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2010.

Science
 96% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.

Biology I
 95% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 94% in 2010.

Language
 99% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.

Math
 99% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Math was 95% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 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 Students64%
Female64%
Male64%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty64%
Special education students20%
General education students67%
Non-limited English proficient64%
Non-migrant64%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students71%
Female76%
Male66%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty71%
Special education students20%
General education students74%
Non-limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant71%

Biology IThis District
All Students85%
Female84%
Male86%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty85%
Special education students20%
General education students90%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

LanguageThis District
All Students71%
Female71%
Male71%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty71%
Special education students10%
General education students75%
Non-limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant71%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female88%
Male81%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty84%
Special education students40%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male100%
Black99%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty99%
Special education students100%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male99%
Black99%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty99%
Special education students94%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

Biology IThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Black95%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty95%
Special education students88%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

LanguageThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
Black99%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty99%
Special education students94%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male100%
Black99%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty99%
Special education students100%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 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, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1616

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic100%35%
White, not Hispanic<1%59%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program96%52%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,920$8,395
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional53%59%
Student and staff support11%10%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures24%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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