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Franklin County

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P.O. Box 610
Russellville, AL 35653
Franklin County
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PH: (256) 332-1360
FAX: (256) 331-0069

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3168 students
  • 9 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 90% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 91% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 81% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 89% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 86% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 84% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 64% (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 Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty90%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students37%
General education students95%
Limited English proficient83%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female91%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students53%
General education students94%
Limited English proficient83%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant90%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female94%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students52%
General education students95%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female93%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty92%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students52%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant92%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female85%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty77%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students37%
General education students86%
Limited English proficient38%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant81%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female81%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Poverty74%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students30%
General education students84%
Limited English proficient31%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant78%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female94%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students47%
General education students92%
Limited English proficient73%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant89%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female74%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Poverty65%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students24%
General education students79%
Limited English proficient58%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant75%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female93%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Poverty83%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students37%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female80%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Poverty66%
Non-poverty82%
Special education students22%
General education students78%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant72%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female90%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty78%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students31%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant84%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female86%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Poverty71%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students38%
General education students85%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%
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
 69% (2008)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Science
 59% (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 Students69%
Female67%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Poverty64%
Non-poverty81%
Special education students4%
General education students76%
Limited English proficient15%
Non-limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant69%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students59%
Female65%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White60%
Poverty53%
Non-poverty71%
Special education students4%
General education students66%
Non-limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant59%
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
 80% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies
 78% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science
 88% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language
 78% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading
 97% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies
 97% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science
 98% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language
 98% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 95% (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 Students80%
Female87%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students37%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant80%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students78%
Female73%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Poverty76%
Non-poverty79%
Special education students50%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

ScienceThis District
All Students88%
Female85%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty84%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students60%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

LanguageThis District
All Students78%
Female86%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty82%
Special education students27%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female81%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Poverty77%
Non-poverty81%
Special education students27%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty94%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students67%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty97%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students87%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

ScienceThis District
All Students98%
Female99%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty97%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students80%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

LanguageThis District
All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty99%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students93%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty94%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students60%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%
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 Hispanic92%59%
Hispanic7%4%
Black, not Hispanic<1%36%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program62%51%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,655$8,395
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%59%
Student and staff support9%10%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures22%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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