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This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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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

P.O. Box 2084
Anniston, AL 36202
Calhoun County
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PH: (256) 741-7400
FAX: (256) 237-5332

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Grades PK-12
9205 students
18 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

93% (2008)

93% (2007)

93% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math

87% (2008)

91% (2007)

89% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

94% (2008)

92% (2007)

91% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math

88% (2008)

85% (2007)

88% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

90% (2008)

89% (2007)

87% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math

86% (2008)

85% (2007)

85% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

92% (2008)

90% (2007)

90% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math

84% (2008)

80% (2007)

83% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

83% (2008)

83% (2007)

82% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math

57% (2008)

52% (2007)

63% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

78% (2008)

77% (2007)

76% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math

71% (2008)

68% (2007)

70% (2006)

72% (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

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	93%
Female	96%
Male	91%
Black	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	92%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Poverty	90%
Non-poverty	97%
Special education students	55%
General education students	98%
Non-limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	85%
Male	88%
Black	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	92%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	83%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	45%
General education students	91%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	92%
Black	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Poverty	91%
Non-poverty	97%
Special education students	65%
General education students	96%
Non-limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	88%
Male	89%
Black	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	84%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	60%
General education students	91%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	87%
Black	83%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Poverty	87%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	50%
General education students	94%
Limited English proficient	79%
Non-limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	85%
Black	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	87%
Poverty	82%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	35%
General education students	91%
Limited English proficient	86%
Non-limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	96%
Male	88%
Black	83%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	93%
Poverty	88%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	59%
General education students	95%
Non-limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	84%
Male	83%
Black	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Poverty	79%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	41%
General education students	88%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	84%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	89%
Male	77%
Black	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	85%
Poverty	74%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	42%
General education students	88%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	62%
Male	52%
Black	44%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	59%
Poverty	46%
Non-poverty	68%
Special education students	13%
General education students	63%
Non-limited English proficient	57%
Non-migrant	57%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	84%
Male	71%
Black	65%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	91%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	80%
Poverty	69%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	34%
General education students	82%
Non-limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	74%
Male	68%
Black	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	75%
Poverty	60%
Non-poverty	84%
Special education students	19%
General education students	76%
Non-limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%

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

ASA Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Science

81% (2008)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Science

61% (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

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	81%
Female	80%
Male	81%
Black	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	70%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	83%
Poverty	76%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	35%
General education students	85%
Limited English proficient	71%
Non-limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	63%
Male	60%
Black	44%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	64%
Poverty	52%
Non-poverty	70%
Special education students	26%
General education students	66%
Non-limited English proficient	61%
Non-migrant	61%

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

AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading

87% (2008)

87% (2007)

92% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies

83% (2008)

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

Science

92% (2008)

90% (2007)

94% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language

85% (2008)

87% (2007)

91% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math

90% (2008)

88% (2007)

89% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading

96% (2008)

91% (2007)

97% (2006)

97% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies

96% (2008)

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

Science

99% (2008)

92% (2007)

99% (2006)

99% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language

96% (2008)

92% (2007)

96% (2006)

96% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math

97% (2008)

92% (2007)

97% (2006)

97% (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

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	87%
Female	89%
Male	85%
Black	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	77%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	44%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	83%
Female	77%
Male	89%
Black	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Poverty	74%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	58%
General education students	86%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Science	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	93%
Black	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Poverty	86%
Non-poverty	97%
Special education students	71%
General education students	95%
Non-limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Language	This District
All Students	85%
Female	91%
Male	79%
Black	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	87%
Poverty	77%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	45%
General education students	90%
Non-limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	89%
Black	87%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Poverty	85%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	60%
General education students	94%
Non-limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	96%
Black	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	97%
Poverty	93%
Non-poverty	98%
Special education students	65%
General education students	99%
Non-limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	96%
Female	95%
Male	97%
Black	90%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	98%
Poverty	93%
Non-poverty	98%
Special education students	77%
General education students	98%
Non-limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Science	This District
All Students	99%
Female	98%
Male	99%
Black	97%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	99%
Poverty	97%
Non-poverty	99%
Special education students	90%
General education students	99%
Non-limited English proficient	99%
Non-migrant	99%

Language	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	95%
Black	93%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	97%
Poverty	93%
Non-poverty	98%
Special education students	73%
General education students	98%
Non-limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Math	This District
All Students	97%
Female	97%
Male	97%
Black	95%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	98%
Poverty	95%
Non-poverty	98%
Special education students	75%
General education students	99%
Non-limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	97%

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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	16	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	83%	59%
Black, not Hispanic	14%	36%
Hispanic	2%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	52%	51%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,186	$8,395

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	57%	59%
Student and staff support	12%	10%
Administration	10%	11%
Other expenditures	22%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >