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Auburn City

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P.O. Box 3270
Auburn, AL 36831
Lee County
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PH: (334) 887-2100
FAX: (334) 887-2107

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  • Grades K-12
  • 5643 students
  • 11 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 93% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 96% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 92% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 94% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 90% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 86% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 82% (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 Students93%
Female95%
Male92%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty83%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students75%
General education students95%
Limited English proficient93%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female85%
Male80%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic70%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty60%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students62%
General education students85%
Limited English proficient76%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty92%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students80%
General education students98%
Limited English proficient94%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islander91%
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students66%
General education students90%
Limited English proficient90%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female95%
Male90%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islander95%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty80%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students56%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant92%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islander87%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty72%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students50%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty83%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students67%
General education students97%
Limited English proficient100%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty70%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students50%
General education students91%
Limited English proficient100%
Non-limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty78%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students36%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female85%
Male82%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic90%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty65%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students18%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female89%
Male82%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic70%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty68%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students30%
General education students89%
Limited English proficient69%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female83%
Male82%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty58%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students22%
General education students86%
Limited English proficient81%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%
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
 84% (2008)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Science
 82% (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 Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty65%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students56%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant84%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students82%
Female81%
Male83%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islander84%
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty59%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students19%
General education students85%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%
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
 90% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies
 85% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science
 92% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language
 88% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading
 96% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies
 92% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science
 96% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

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

Math
 97% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 99% (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 Students90%
Female94%
Male85%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty72%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students29%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty62%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students29%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female93%
Male92%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty77%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students53%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

LanguageThis District
All Students88%
Female94%
Male82%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students29%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female95%
Male87%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students44%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islander95%
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty86%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students44%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students92%
Female90%
Male94%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islander84%
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty79%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students42%
General education students95%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant92%

ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islander95%
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students58%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

LanguageThis District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male94%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islander89%
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty86%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students53%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty92%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students53%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
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 Hispanic63%59%
Black, not Hispanic28%36%
Asian/Pacific Islander6%1%
Hispanic2%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<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 program26%51%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,566$8,395
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%59%
Student and staff support13%10%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures15%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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