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Lawrence County School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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

14131 Market St
Moulton, AL 35650
Lawrence County
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PH: (256) 905-2400
FAX: (256) 905-2406

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Grades K-12
5137 students
14 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

87% (2010)

89% (2009)

90% (2008)

85% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

Math

83% (2010)

86% (2009)

88% (2008)

81% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading

89% (2010)

90% (2009)

88% (2008)

91% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

Math

79% (2010)

84% (2009)

83% (2008)

88% (2007)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading

88% (2010)

88% (2009)

92% (2008)

88% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

Math

81% (2010)

85% (2009)

89% (2008)

85% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading

90% (2010)

93% (2009)

89% (2008)

86% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

Math

80% (2010)

87% (2009)

77% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading

88% (2010)

85% (2009)

82% (2008)

78% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

Math

78% (2010)

64% (2009)

60% (2008)

60% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading

73% (2010)

72% (2009)

74% (2008)

69% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

Math

81% (2010)

72% (2009)

62% (2008)

58% (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

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	87%
Female	89%
Male	84%
Black	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	100%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	97%
White	88%
Poverty	82%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	40%
General education students	93%
Limited English proficient	100%
Non-limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	82%
Male	83%
Black	62%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	93%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	93%
White	84%
Poverty	78%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	42%
General education students	88%
Limited English proficient	90%
Non-limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	94%
Male	84%
Black	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	92%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	96%
White	89%
Poverty	87%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	34%
General education students	94%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	84%
Male	74%
Black	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	83%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	82%
White	79%
Poverty	74%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	28%
General education students	83%
Non-limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	79%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	86%
Black	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	93%
White	89%
Poverty	83%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	29%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	85%
Male	77%
Black	65%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	80%
White	84%
Poverty	76%
Non-poverty	89%
Special education students	33%
General education students	85%
Non-limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
Black	81%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	94%
White	90%
Poverty	87%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	38%
General education students	93%
Non-limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	77%
Male	83%
Black	65%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	89%
White	81%
Poverty	75%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	12%
General education students	86%
Non-limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	92%
Male	85%
Black	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	80%
White	91%
Poverty	84%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	37%
General education students	91%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	83%
Male	74%
Black	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	72%
White	80%
Poverty	70%
Non-poverty	89%
Special education students	26%
General education students	81%
Non-limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	80%
Male	66%
Black	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	79%
White	70%
Poverty	65%
Non-poverty	83%
Special education students	14%
General education students	77%
Non-limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	73%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	80%
Black	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	77%
White	82%
Poverty	75%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	14%
General education students	86%
Non-limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%

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

ASA Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Science

85% (2010)

87% (2009)

88% (2008)
The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Science

79% (2010)

76% (2009)

59% (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

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	85%
Female	85%
Male	84%
Black	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	82%
White	87%
Poverty	80%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	33%
General education students	88%
Non-limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Science	This District
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	79%
Black	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	85%
White	80%
Poverty	73%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	42%
General education students	82%
Non-limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	79%

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

AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading

74% (2010)

78% (2009)

78% (2008)

78% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

Social Studies

71% (2010)

77% (2009)

71% (2008)

78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2010.

Science

74% (2009)

82% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

Biology I

92% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 93% in 2010.

Language

71% (2010)

79% (2009)

74% (2008)

78% (2007)
The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

Math

80% (2010)

79% (2009)

80% (2008)

81% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 12

Reading

95% (2010)

96% (2009)

94% (2008)

91% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

Social Studies

89% (2010)

94% (2009)

95% (2008)

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

Science

96% (2009)

96% (2008)

92% (2007)
The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.

Biology I

90% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 94% in 2010.

Language

90% (2010)

97% (2009)

94% (2008)

91% (2007)
The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.

Math

95% (2010)

96% (2009)

95% (2008)

92% (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

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	74%
Female	82%
Male	67%
Black	48%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	81%
White	78%
Poverty	67%
Non-poverty	80%
Special education students	14%
General education students	80%
Non-limited English proficient	74%
Non-migrant	74%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	71%
Female	69%
Male	73%
Black	53%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	80%
White	73%
Poverty	65%
Non-poverty	78%
Special education students	25%
General education students	76%
Non-limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	71%

Biology I	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	92%
Black	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	95%
White	93%
Poverty	91%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	64%
General education students	95%
Non-limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Language	This District
All Students	71%
Female	82%
Male	63%
Black	58%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	78%
White	72%
Poverty	63%
Non-poverty	80%
Special education students	11%
General education students	77%
Non-limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	71%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	83%
Male	78%
Black	68%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	85%
White	81%
Poverty	78%
Non-poverty	83%
Special education students	31%
General education students	85%
Non-limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	95%
Female	93%
Male	96%
Black	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	96%
White	95%
Poverty	92%
Non-poverty	97%
Special education students	57%
General education students	97%
Non-limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	89%
Female	85%
Male	94%
Black	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	96%
White	88%
Poverty	83%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	48%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Biology I	This District
All Students	90%
Female	95%
Male	85%
Black	95%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	86%
White	90%
Poverty	93%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	91%
General education students	90%
Non-limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Language	This District
All Students	90%
Female	89%
Male	91%
Black	87%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	94%
White	89%
Poverty	86%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	26%
General education students	94%
Non-limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	93%
Male	97%
Black	93%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	100%
White	94%
Poverty	92%
Non-poverty	98%
Special education students	43%
General education students	98%
Non-limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%

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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	17	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	67%	59%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	17%	<1%
Black, not Hispanic	14%	35%
Hispanic	2%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%

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Student Economic Level

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	52%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,473	$8,395

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	59%
Student and staff support	8%	10%
Administration	10%	11%
Other expenditures	22%	20%

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