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Birmingham City

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ARMT Results
ARMT Results By Subgroup
ASA Results
ASA Results By Subgroup
AHSGE Results
AHSGE Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

2015 Park Place
Birmingham, AL 35203
Jefferson County
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PH: (205) 231-4220
FAX: (205) 231-4761

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Grades PK-12
25,914 students
59 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

80% (2010)

76% (2009)

73% (2008)

74% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

Math

71% (2010)

68% (2009)

61% (2008)

68% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading

77% (2010)

72% (2009)

74% (2008)

73% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

Math

71% (2010)

65% (2009)

69% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading

74% (2010)

73% (2009)

72% (2008)

74% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

Math

71% (2010)

69% (2009)

65% (2008)

69% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading

74% (2010)

74% (2009)

74% (2008)

73% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

Math

62% (2010)

60% (2009)

57% (2008)

60% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading

73% (2010)

70% (2009)

66% (2008)

66% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

Math

56% (2010)

54% (2009)

46% (2008)

48% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading

64% (2010)

62% (2009)

64% (2008)

62% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

Math

72% (2010)

63% (2009)

57% (2008)

58% (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.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

See Alabama's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	86%
Male	74%
Black	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	83%
Poverty	79%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	38%
General education students	84%
English language learners	68%
Proficient in English	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	75%
Male	67%
Black	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	78%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Poverty	70%
Non-poverty	83%
Special education students	29%
General education students	75%
English language learners	70%
Proficient in English	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	83%
Male	69%
Black	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	76%
Poverty	75%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	31%
General education students	82%
English language learners	75%
Proficient in English	77%
Non-migrant	77%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	75%
Male	66%
Black	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	88%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	76%
Poverty	69%
Non-poverty	85%
Special education students	26%
General education students	76%
English language learners	81%
Proficient in English	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	79%
Male	68%
Black	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	75%
Poverty	72%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	38%
General education students	79%
English language learners	65%
Proficient in English	74%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	76%
Male	67%
Black	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	70%
Non-poverty	80%
Special education students	35%
General education students	77%
English language learners	67%
Proficient in English	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	83%
Male	66%
Black	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	83%
Poverty	72%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	37%
General education students	80%
English language learners	67%
Proficient in English	74%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	66%
Male	58%
Black	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	72%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	65%
Poverty	60%
Non-poverty	75%
Special education students	31%
General education students	67%
English language learners	65%
Proficient in English	62%
Non-migrant	62%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	82%
Male	64%
Black	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	71%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	31%
General education students	79%
English language learners	50%
Proficient in English	73%
Non-migrant	73%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	64%
Male	49%
Black	57%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	41%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	59%
Poverty	54%
Non-poverty	75%
Special education students	19%
General education students	62%
English language learners	18%
Proficient in English	57%
Non-migrant	56%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	64%
Female	71%
Male	58%
Black	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	82%
Poverty	61%
Non-poverty	80%
Special education students	21%
General education students	71%
English language learners	21%
Proficient in English	65%
Non-migrant	64%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	76%
Male	68%
Black	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	67%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	81%
Poverty	70%
Non-poverty	84%
Special education students	38%
General education students	77%
English language learners	48%
Proficient in English	72%
Non-migrant	72%

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

ASA Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Science

61% (2010)

55% (2009)

51% (2008)
The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Science

57% (2010)

57% (2009)

41% (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

See Alabama's state standards

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

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	65%
Male	58%
Black	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	67%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	72%
Poverty	59%
Non-poverty	80%
Special education students	30%
General education students	65%
English language learners	51%
Proficient in English	61%
Non-migrant	61%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Science	This District
All Students	57%
Female	61%
Male	53%
Black	57%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	75%
Poverty	55%
Non-poverty	70%
Special education students	28%
General education students	60%
English language learners	18%
Proficient in English	57%
Non-migrant	57%

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

AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading

80% (2010)

71% (2009)

73% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

Social Studies

72% (2010)

63% (2009)

54% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2010.

Science

72% (2009)

63% (2008)

70% (2007)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

Biology I

87% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 93% in 2010.

Language

74% (2010)

71% (2009)

60% (2008)

70% (2007)
The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

Math

82% (2010)

75% (2009)

73% (2008)

80% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 12

Reading

90% (2010)

90% (2009)

94% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

Social Studies

89% (2010)

90% (2009)

92% (2008)

83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2010.

Science

89% (2009)

92% (2008)

83% (2007)
The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.

Biology I

93% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 94% in 2010.

Language

89% (2010)

88% (2009)

93% (2008)

83% (2007)
The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.

Math

94% (2010)

91% (2009)

94% (2008)

83% (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

See Alabama's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	83%
Male	75%
Black	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	82%
Poverty	77%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	41%
General education students	85%
English language learners	31%
Proficient in English	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	72%
Female	73%
Male	70%
Black	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	75%
Poverty	71%
Non-poverty	76%
Special education students	48%
General education students	75%
English language learners	21%
Proficient in English	72%
Non-migrant	72%

Biology I	This District
All Students	87%
Female	87%
Male	87%
Black	88%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	68%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	75%
Poverty	85%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	63%
General education students	91%
English language learners	57%
Proficient in English	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Language	This District
All Students	74%
Female	80%
Male	66%
Black	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	37%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	75%
Poverty	71%
Non-poverty	83%
Special education students	38%
General education students	79%
English language learners	7%
Proficient in English	75%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	85%
Male	78%
Black	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	67%
Poverty	80%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	46%
General education students	87%
English language learners	21%
Proficient in English	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	87%
Black	90%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	90%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	64%
General education students	93%
Proficient in English	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	89%
Female	89%
Male	89%
Black	89%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	88%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	81%
General education students	90%
Proficient in English	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Biology I	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	93%
Black	93%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	100%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	93%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	86%
General education students	94%
Proficient in English	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Language	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	87%
Black	89%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	91%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	89%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	76%
General education students	90%
Proficient in English	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	93%
Black	94%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	91%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	94%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	81%
General education students	95%
Proficient in English	94%
Non-migrant	94%

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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher¹	16	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	97%	35%
Hispanic	2%	4%
White, not Hispanic	<1%	59%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	82%	52%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.