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Chambers County School District

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1298 Avc Drive
Lafayette, AL 36862
Chambers County
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PH: (334) 864-9343
FAX: (334) 864-0119

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3991 students
  • 11 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 79% (2010)
 77% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

Math
 75% (2010)
 67% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading
 83% (2010)
 83% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

Math
 77% (2010)
 63% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading
 81% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

Math
 69% (2010)
 58% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading
 86% (2010)
 82% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

Math
 55% (2010)
 55% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 63% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading
 78% (2010)
 73% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

Math
 49% (2010)
 36% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 30% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading
 64% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

Math
 60% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 43% (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

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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 Students79%
Female84%
Male74%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Poverty76%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students34%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant79%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female76%
Male74%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Poverty67%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students38%
General education students82%
Non-limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant75%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female88%
Male77%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Poverty79%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students38%
General education students89%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female79%
Male76%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Poverty72%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students38%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female86%
Male77%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students39%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female73%
Male65%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Poverty59%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students34%
General education students74%
Non-limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant69%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty82%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students48%
General education students90%
Non-limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female54%
Male55%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Poverty48%
Non-poverty72%
Special education students22%
General education students58%
Non-limited English proficient55%
Non-migrant55%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female83%
Male74%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students38%
General education students82%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis District
All Students49%
Female53%
Male46%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White57%
Poverty44%
Non-poverty65%
Special education students17%
General education students52%
Non-limited English proficient49%
Non-migrant49%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students64%
Female69%
Male60%
Black54%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Poverty58%
Non-poverty85%
Special education students13%
General education students72%
Non-limited English proficient64%
Non-migrant64%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female63%
Male57%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Poverty54%
Non-poverty78%
Special education students15%
General education students67%
Non-limited English proficient60%
Non-migrant60%
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.

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 ASA Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Science
 64% (2010)
 60% (2009)
 58% (2008)
The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Science
 57% (2010)
 52% (2009)
 47% (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 Students64%
Female63%
Male65%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White71%
Poverty58%
Non-poverty79%
Special education students38%
General education students69%
Non-limited English proficient64%
Non-migrant64%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students57%
Female56%
Male58%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Poverty53%
Non-poverty70%
Special education students21%
General education students62%
Non-limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant57%
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
 75% (2010)
 90% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

Social Studies
 54% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2010.

Science
 69% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

Biology I
 91% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 93% in 2010.

Language
 65% (2010)
 88% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

Math
 78% (2010)
 91% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 12

Reading
 98% (2010)
 98% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 90% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

Social Studies
 85% (2010)
 87% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2010.

Science
 91% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.

Biology I
 97% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 94% in 2010.

Language
 95% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 90% (2007)
The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.

Math
 98% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 89% (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 Students75%
Female74%
Male76%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Poverty69%
Non-poverty85%
Special education students28%
General education students79%
Non-limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant75%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students54%
Female45%
Male63%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White66%
Poverty44%
Non-poverty69%
Special education students11%
General education students57%
Non-limited English proficient54%
Non-migrant54%

Biology IThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students56%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

LanguageThis District
All Students65%
Female72%
Male57%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White71%
Poverty58%
Non-poverty76%
Special education students6%
General education students70%
Non-limited English proficient65%
Non-migrant65%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female83%
Male73%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Poverty74%
Non-poverty85%
Special education students33%
General education students82%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male97%
Black98%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty97%
Non-poverty99%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students85%
Female83%
Male87%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty80%
Non-poverty94%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

Biology IThis District
All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black99%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty98%
Non-poverty96%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

LanguageThis District
All Students95%
Female96%
Male95%
Black93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty95%
Non-poverty96%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male97%
Black98%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty97%
Non-poverty99%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
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
White, not Hispanic50%59%
Black, not Hispanic49%35%
Hispanic<1%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program64%52%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,652$8,395
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%59%
Student and staff support11%10%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures22%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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