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ARMT Results By Subgroup
ASA Results
ASA Results By Subgroup
AHSGE Results
AHSGE Results By Subgroup
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Students
Spending Per Pupil

6405 Ave D
Fairfield, AL 35064
Jefferson County
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PH: (205) 783-6850
FAX: (205) 783-6805

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Grades K-12
2327 students
7 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

70% (2008)

85% (2007)

87% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math

60% (2008)

80% (2007)

83% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

78% (2008)

83% (2007)

84% (2006)

92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math

74% (2008)

83% (2007)

83% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

80% (2008)

77% (2007)

79% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math

71% (2008)

70% (2007)

77% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

70% (2008)

67% (2007)

75% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math

55% (2008)

52% (2007)

57% (2006)

55% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

59% (2008)

58% (2007)

55% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math

34% (2008)

47% (2007)

36% (2006)

39% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

57% (2008)

57% (2007)

54% (2006)

53% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math

45% (2008)

46% (2007)

52% (2006)

39% (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	70%
Female	72%
Male	68%
Black	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	68%
Non-poverty	82%
Special education students	26%
General education students	77%
Non-limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	70%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	60%
Male	60%
Black	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	56%
Non-poverty	79%
Special education students	17%
General education students	67%
Non-limited English proficient	60%
Non-migrant	60%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	77%
Male	79%
Black	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	74%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	50%
General education students	81%
Non-limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	75%
Male	73%
Black	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	69%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	47%
General education students	76%
Non-limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	74%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	86%
Male	71%
Black	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	76%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	45%
General education students	85%
Non-limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	77%
Male	63%
Black	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	70%
Non-poverty	74%
Special education students	25%
General education students	77%
Non-limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	86%
Male	56%
Black	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	67%
Non-poverty	89%
Special education students	24%
General education students	77%
Non-limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	70%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	70%
Male	41%
Black	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	52%
Non-poverty	74%
Special education students	14%
General education students	61%
Non-limited English proficient	55%
Non-migrant	55%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	59%
Female	65%
Male	53%
Black	59%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	57%
Non-poverty	74%
Special education students	10%
General education students	70%
Non-limited English proficient	59%
Non-migrant	59%

Math	This District
All Students	34%
Female	39%
Male	29%
Black	34%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	30%
Non-poverty	61%
Special education students	10%
General education students	39%
Non-limited English proficient	34%
Non-migrant	34%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	57%
Female	65%
Male	51%
Black	57%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	55%
Non-poverty	70%
Special education students	14%
General education students	63%
Non-limited English proficient	57%
Non-migrant	57%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	49%
Male	41%
Black	44%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	44%
Non-poverty	50%
Special education students	5%
General education students	50%
Non-limited English proficient	45%
Non-migrant	45%

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

63% (2008)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Science

23% (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	63%
Female	61%
Male	65%
Black	62%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	59%
Non-poverty	73%
Special education students	35%
General education students	66%
Non-limited English proficient	63%
Non-migrant	63%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Science	This District
All Students	23%
Female	24%
Male	21%
Black	23%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	22%
Non-poverty	29%
Special education students	13%
General education students	25%
Non-limited English proficient	23%
Non-migrant	23%

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

69% (2008)

65% (2007)

74% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies

54% (2008)

52% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science

48% (2008)

57% (2007)

68% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language

57% (2008)

58% (2007)

67% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math

69% (2008)

60% (2007)

68% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading

91% (2008)

85% (2007)

92% (2006)

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

Social Studies

87% (2008)

78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science

89% (2008)

78% (2007)

89% (2006)

93% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language

88% (2008)

78% (2007)

85% (2006)

93% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math

87% (2008)

85% (2007)

89% (2006)

92% (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	69%
Female	74%
Male	64%
Black	69%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	63%
Non-poverty	81%
Special education students	0%
General education students	75%
Non-limited English proficient	69%
Non-migrant	69%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	54%
Female	52%
Male	56%
Black	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	50%
Non-poverty	64%
Special education students	7%
General education students	58%
Non-limited English proficient	54%
Non-migrant	54%

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	48%
Male	48%
Black	48%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	43%
Non-poverty	58%
Special education students	8%
General education students	51%
Non-limited English proficient	48%
Non-migrant	48%

Language	This District
All Students	57%
Female	64%
Male	50%
Black	58%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	54%
Non-poverty	65%
Special education students	8%
General education students	62%
Non-limited English proficient	57%
Non-migrant	57%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	77%
Male	59%
Black	69%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	68%
Non-poverty	72%
Special education students	7%
General education students	75%
Non-limited English proficient	69%
Non-migrant	69%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	93%
Male	88%
Black	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	90%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	40%
General education students	94%
Non-limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	87%
Female	85%
Male	89%
Black	87%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	86%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	50%
General education students	89%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	87%
Male	90%
Black	89%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	86%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	70%
General education students	90%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Language	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	85%
Black	88%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	87%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	30%
General education students	91%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	89%
Male	85%
Black	88%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	86%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	40%
General education students	90%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

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	15	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	99%	36%
Hispanic	<1%	4%
White, not Hispanic	<1%	59%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<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	72%	51%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,365	$8,395

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	57%	59%
Student and staff support	12%	10%
Administration	13%	11%
Other expenditures	18%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >