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Coosa County

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P.O. Box 37
Rockford, AL 35136
Coosa County
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PH: (256) 377-4913
FAX: (256) 377-2385

  • Grades K-12
  • 1345 students
  • 4 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 76% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 79% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 75% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 48% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 76% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 55% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 66% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 28% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 61% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 43% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 53% (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.

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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 Students76%
Female91%
Male63%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Poverty76%
Non-poverty77%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female79%
Male65%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Poverty68%
Non-poverty80%
General education students78%
Non-limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant72%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female82%
Male75%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty88%
General education students81%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female76%
Male73%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty79%
General education students78%
Non-limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant75%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Female82%
Male67%
Black66%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty70%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students42%
General education students80%
Non-limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant75%

MathThis District
All Students48%
Female53%
Male41%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White62%
Poverty38%
Non-poverty74%
Special education students17%
General education students52%
Non-limited English proficient48%
Non-migrant48%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female87%
Male65%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Poverty70%
Non-poverty87%
Special education students25%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant76%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female64%
Male45%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White60%
Poverty48%
Non-poverty68%
Special education students6%
General education students67%
Non-limited English proficient56%
Non-migrant55%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students66%
Female80%
Male54%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Poverty62%
Non-poverty76%
Special education students6%
General education students75%
Non-limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant66%

MathThis District
All Students28%
Female38%
Male21%
Black22%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White36%
Poverty26%
Non-poverty35%
Special education students0%
General education students33%
Non-limited English proficient28%
Non-migrant28%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students61%
Female73%
Male54%
Black52%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Poverty51%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students18%
General education students70%
Non-limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant61%

MathThis District
All Students43%
Female50%
Male38%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White46%
Poverty35%
Non-poverty62%
Special education students12%
General education students49%
Non-limited English proficient44%
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.

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 ASA Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Science
 50% (2008)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Science
 37% (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 Students50%
Female48%
Male52%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Poverty41%
Non-poverty74%
General education students53%
Non-limited English proficient50%
Non-migrant50%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students37%
Female44%
Male30%
Black27%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White47%
Poverty31%
Non-poverty50%
Special education students14%
General education students40%
Non-limited English proficient37%
Non-migrant37%
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
 81% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies
 51% (2008)
 63% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science
 63% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language
 78% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading
 92% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies
 85% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science
 84% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language
 91% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 91% (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 Students81%
Female84%
Male76%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty71%
Non-poverty91%
General education students85%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students51%
Female46%
Male61%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Poverty42%
Non-poverty60%
General education students53%
Non-limited English proficient51%
Non-migrant51%

ScienceThis District
All Students63%
Female58%
Male71%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Poverty46%
Non-poverty80%
General education students66%
Non-limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant63%

LanguageThis District
All Students78%
Female84%
Male68%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty72%
Non-poverty84%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female80%
Male76%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty78%
Non-poverty80%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female94%
Male89%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students40%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty77%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students40%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

ScienceThis District
All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty69%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students40%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%

LanguageThis District
All Students91%
Female94%
Male87%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students40%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female94%
Male84%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty82%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students20%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%
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 teacher1515

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic50%59%
Black, not Hispanic49%36%
Hispanic1%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 program68%51%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,440$8,395
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional55%59%
Student and staff support9%10%
Administration14%11%
Other expenditures23%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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