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Barbour County

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P.O. Box 429
Clayton, AL 36016
Barbour County
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PH: (334) 775-3453
FAX: (334) 775-7301

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 1155 students
  • 5 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 71% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 72% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 46% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 51% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 39% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 58% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 38% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 34% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 63% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 31% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 27% (2006)
 28% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 37% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 45% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 43% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 37% (2006)
 44% (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 Students71%
Female76%
Male65%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty71%
Special education students27%
General education students80%
Non-limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant70%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female72%
Male65%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty69%
Special education students27%
General education students77%
Non-limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant68%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female78%
Male67%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty72%
General education students78%
Non-limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant72%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female70%
Male70%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty70%
General education students77%
Non-limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant70%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students51%
Female64%
Male40%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty51%
General education students54%
Non-limited English proficient51%
Non-migrant51%

MathThis District
All Students39%
Female47%
Male33%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty39%
General education students43%
Non-limited English proficient39%
Non-migrant39%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students58%
Female66%
Male52%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty58%
Special education students10%
General education students68%
Non-limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant59%

MathThis District
All Students38%
Female44%
Male32%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty38%
Special education students5%
General education students44%
Non-limited English proficient38%
Non-migrant37%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students63%
Female82%
Male43%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty63%
General education students70%
Non-limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant63%

MathThis District
All Students31%
Female43%
Male19%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty31%
General education students35%
Non-limited English proficient31%
Non-migrant31%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students37%
Female40%
Male34%
Black37%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty38%
General education students39%
Non-limited English proficient38%
Non-migrant38%

MathThis District
All Students43%
Female49%
Male38%
Black43%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty44%
General education students44%
Non-limited English proficient43%
Non-migrant43%
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
 10% (2008)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Science
 33% (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 Students10%
Female15%
Male5%
Black8%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty10%
General education students9%
Non-limited English proficient10%
Non-migrant10%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students33%
Female42%
Male23%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty33%
General education students36%
Non-limited English proficient33%
Non-migrant33%
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
 70% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies
 67% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science
 67% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language
 70% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading
 87% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies
 85% (2008)
 85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science
 90% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language
 95% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 95% (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 Students70%
Female68%
Male74%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty70%
General education students73%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant70%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students67%
Female65%
Male70%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty67%
General education students69%
Non-limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant67%

ScienceThis District
All Students67%
Female65%
Male70%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty67%
General education students69%
Non-limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant67%

LanguageThis District
All Students70%
Female77%
Male61%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty70%
General education students73%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant70%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female77%
Male61%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty70%
General education students71%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant70%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female91%
Male82%
Black87%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty87%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students85%
Female91%
Male79%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty85%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

ScienceThis District
All Students90%
Female94%
Male86%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty90%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%

LanguageThis District
All Students95%
Female100%
Male89%
Black95%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty95%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female100%
Male93%
Black97%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty97%
General education students98%
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
Black, not Hispanic90%36%
White, not Hispanic5%59%
Hispanic5%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 program69%51%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,830$8,395
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional53%59%
Student and staff support12%10%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures25%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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