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Lee County

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100 South 6th St
Opelika, AL 36803
Lee County
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PH: (334) 745-9770
FAX: (334) 745-9822

  • Grades PK-12
  • 9978 students
  • 12 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 86% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 84% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 78% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 85% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 75% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 70% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 55% (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 Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty78%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students41%
General education students89%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female69%
Male68%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Poverty58%
Non-poverty79%
Special education students27%
General education students72%
Non-limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant68%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female85%
Male82%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Poverty77%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students44%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female69%
Male72%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Poverty66%
Non-poverty74%
Special education students35%
General education students73%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant70%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female82%
Male74%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Poverty72%
Non-poverty85%
Special education students33%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female65%
Male59%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White66%
Poverty53%
Non-poverty70%
Special education students21%
General education students65%
Non-limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant62%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female90%
Male81%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty79%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students37%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female57%
Male61%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White62%
Poverty47%
Non-poverty69%
Special education students18%
General education students61%
Non-limited English proficient59%
Non-migrant59%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Female81%
Male69%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Poverty63%
Non-poverty84%
Special education students14%
General education students78%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant75%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Female52%
Male49%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White52%
Poverty39%
Non-poverty59%
Special education students14%
General education students52%
Non-limited English proficient50%
Non-migrant50%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students70%
Female77%
Male63%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Poverty59%
Non-poverty78%
Special education students11%
General education students74%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant70%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female60%
Male55%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White60%
Poverty48%
Non-poverty65%
Special education students7%
General education students61%
Non-limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant58%
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.

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 ASA Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Science
 61% (2008)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Science
 56% (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 Students61%
Female61%
Male61%
Black45%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White66%
Poverty50%
Non-poverty72%
Special education students28%
General education students64%
Non-limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant61%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students56%
Female56%
Male56%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White59%
Poverty47%
Non-poverty62%
Special education students20%
General education students58%
Non-limited English proficient56%
Non-migrant56%
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
 77% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies
 64% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science
 79% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language
 73% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12

Reading
 94% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies
 92% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science
 95% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language
 93% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 93% (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

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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 Students77%
Female80%
Male74%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Poverty67%
Non-poverty84%
Special education students15%
General education students81%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students64%
Female57%
Male71%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White66%
Poverty55%
Non-poverty70%
Special education students15%
General education students67%
Non-limited English proficient64%
Non-migrant64%

ScienceThis District
All Students79%
Female76%
Male83%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Poverty70%
Non-poverty85%
Special education students28%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant79%

LanguageThis District
All Students73%
Female77%
Male68%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Poverty62%
Non-poverty79%
Special education students8%
General education students77%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female81%
Male76%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Poverty70%
Non-poverty84%
Special education students23%
General education students82%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty91%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students42%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students63%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty90%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students58%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

LanguageThis District
All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students47%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty92%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students79%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
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 teacher1415

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic73%59%
Black, not Hispanic24%36%
Hispanic2%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program43%51%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,703$8,395
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%59%
Student and staff support8%10%
Administration8%11%
Other expenditures20%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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