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Dekalb County School District

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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306 Main Street W
Rainsville, AL 35986
DeKalb County
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PH: (256) 638-6921
FAX: (256) 638-9720

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  • Grades K-12
  • 8890 students
  • 14 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 82% (2010)
 80% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

Math
 74% (2010)
 70% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading
 82% (2010)
 84% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

Math
 81% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading
 81% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

Math
 76% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading
 82% (2010)
 79% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

Math
 75% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading
 75% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

Math
 56% (2010)
 55% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading
 66% (2010)
 69% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

Math
 73% (2010)
 65% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 62% (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

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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 Students82%
Female85%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian/Alaskan Native94%
White86%
Poverty79%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students42%
General education students86%
Limited English proficient65%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Migrant81%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female73%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian/Alaskan Native85%
White78%
Poverty69%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students35%
General education students77%
Limited English proficient59%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Migrant81%
Non-migrant73%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female86%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian/Alaskan Native92%
White87%
Poverty79%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students44%
General education students88%
Limited English proficient59%
Non-limited English proficient87%
Migrant53%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female83%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian/Alaskan Native90%
White84%
Poverty77%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students49%
General education students86%
Limited English proficient65%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Migrant75%
Non-migrant81%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female83%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian/Alaskan Native85%
White84%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students27%
General education students86%
Limited English proficient59%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Migrant79%
Non-migrant81%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian/Alaskan Native87%
White79%
Poverty69%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students27%
General education students81%
Limited English proficient47%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Migrant58%
Non-migrant77%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female88%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian/Alaskan Native87%
White83%
Poverty78%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students34%
General education students89%
Limited English proficient56%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Migrant82%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female76%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian/Alaskan Native83%
White74%
Poverty70%
Non-poverty85%
Special education students33%
General education students80%
Limited English proficient56%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant75%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Female78%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian/Alaskan Native83%
White78%
Poverty70%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students22%
General education students82%
Limited English proficient27%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Migrant50%
Non-migrant76%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female58%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
American Indian/Alaskan Native70%
White58%
Poverty49%
Non-poverty74%
Special education students16%
General education students61%
Limited English proficient15%
Non-limited English proficient60%
Migrant42%
Non-migrant57%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students66%
Female75%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic49%
American Indian/Alaskan Native75%
White69%
Poverty60%
Non-poverty80%
Special education students23%
General education students71%
Limited English proficient34%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Migrant30%
Non-migrant67%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female75%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian/Alaskan Native79%
White73%
Poverty69%
Non-poverty80%
Special education students32%
General education students77%
Limited English proficient55%
Non-limited English proficient75%
Migrant70%
Non-migrant73%
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

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 ASA Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Science
 65% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 63% (2008)
The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Science
 59% (2010)
 61% (2009)
 48% (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

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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 Students65%
Female65%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
American Indian/Alaskan Native72%
White70%
Poverty58%
Non-poverty79%
Special education students18%
General education students70%
Limited English proficient37%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Migrant58%
Non-migrant65%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students59%
Female59%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic37%
American Indian/Alaskan Native76%
White63%
Poverty52%
Non-poverty75%
Special education students15%
General education students65%
Limited English proficient13%
Non-limited English proficient63%
Migrant33%
Non-migrant60%
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
 81% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

Social Studies
 73% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2010.

Science
 75% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

Biology I
 95% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 93% in 2010.

Language
 77% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

Math
 85% (2010)
 81% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 12

Reading
 91% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 93% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

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

Science
 94% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 93% (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
 86% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.

Math
 93% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 93% (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
Back to top >
 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%
Female81%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian/Alaskan Native86%
White82%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty87%
Special education students40%
General education students84%
Limited English proficient45%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant81%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students73%
Female64%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian/Alaskan Native79%
White72%
Poverty67%
Non-poverty79%
Special education students28%
General education students76%
Limited English proficient55%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant73%

Biology IThis District
All Students95%
Female96%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian/Alaskan Native99%
White96%
Poverty93%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students77%
General education students97%
Limited English proficient78%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant95%

LanguageThis District
All Students77%
Female82%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
American Indian/Alaskan Native87%
White79%
Poverty71%
Non-poverty83%
Special education students23%
General education students81%
Limited English proficient20%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant77%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female87%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian/Alaskan Native90%
White84%
Poverty82%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students49%
General education students88%
Limited English proficient82%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant85%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Native97%
White92%
Poverty86%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students50%
General education students96%
Limited English proficient67%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant91%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian/Alaskan Native93%
White91%
Poverty84%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students68%
General education students93%
Limited English proficient64%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant90%

Biology IThis District
All Students93%
Female96%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian/Alaskan Native97%
White92%
Poverty90%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students90%
General education students93%
Limited English proficient86%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

LanguageThis District
All Students86%
Female92%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian/Alaskan Native91%
White87%
Poverty80%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students37%
General education students92%
Limited English proficient47%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant85%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female95%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian/Alaskan Native97%
White94%
Poverty89%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students60%
General education students98%
Limited English proficient78%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant93%
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: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher11516
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic68%59%
Hispanic19%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native11%<1%
Black, not Hispanic1%35%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program163%52%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,158$8,395
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%59%
Student and staff support9%10%
Administration9%11%
Other expenditures21%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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