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Demopolis City

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P.O. Drawer 759
Demopolis, AL 36732
Marengo County
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PH: (334) 289-1670
FAX: (334) 289-1689

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 2449 students
  • 4 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 81% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 83% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 80% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 80% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 56% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 78% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 77% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 69% (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

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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 Students81%
Female85%
Male78%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty71%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students31%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female73%
Male60%
Black51%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Poverty54%
Non-poverty81%
Special education students25%
General education students71%
Non-limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant66%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female88%
Male79%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty74%
Non-poverty98%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female71%
Male65%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty55%
Non-poverty88%
General education students70%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female86%
Male75%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty69%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students25%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female86%
Male67%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty61%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students18%
General education students79%
Non-limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant75%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female84%
Male75%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students25%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female56%
Male57%
Black37%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Poverty40%
Non-poverty77%
Special education students8%
General education students59%
Non-limited English proficient56%
Non-migrant56%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female85%
Male71%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty63%
Non-poverty96%
General education students82%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female72%
Male47%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Poverty48%
Non-poverty76%
General education students64%
Non-limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant61%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female85%
Male70%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty65%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students15%
General education students80%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female64%
Male65%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Poverty54%
Non-poverty78%
Special education students23%
General education students67%
Non-limited English proficient65%
Non-migrant65%
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

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 ASA Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Science
 58% (2008)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Science
 63% (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

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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 Students58%
Female61%
Male57%
Black43%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Poverty40%
Non-poverty78%
Special education students8%
General education students62%
Non-limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant58%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students63%
Female69%
Male57%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Poverty44%
Non-poverty86%
General education students67%
Non-limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant63%
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
 76% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies
 67% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science
 72% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language
 73% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading
 99% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies
 99% (2008)
 93% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science
 99% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language
 99% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math
 99% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 99% (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
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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 Students76%
Female81%
Male70%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty66%
Non-poverty85%
Special education students0%
General education students82%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students67%
Female67%
Male67%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Poverty56%
Non-poverty77%
Special education students8%
General education students72%
Non-limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant67%

ScienceThis District
All Students72%
Female73%
Male70%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty57%
Non-poverty84%
Special education students0%
General education students77%
Non-limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant72%

LanguageThis District
All Students73%
Female80%
Male64%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Poverty63%
Non-poverty82%
Special education students0%
General education students79%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female88%
Male85%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty82%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students25%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
Black97%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty98%
Non-poverty99%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male99%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty99%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

ScienceThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
Black97%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty98%
Non-poverty99%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

LanguageThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male99%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty99%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male99%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty99%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
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
Black, not Hispanic50%36%
White, not Hispanic48%59%
Hispanic2%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program53%51%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,248$8,395
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%59%
Student and staff support11%10%
Administration12%11%
Other expenditures13%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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