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Limestone County School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 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

300 S Jefferson St
Athens, AL 35611
Limestone County
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PH: (256) 232-5353
FAX: (256) 233-6461

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Grades PK-12
8852 students
13 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

85% (2010)

88% (2009)

84% (2008)

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

Math

75% (2010)

80% (2009)

79% (2008)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading

87% (2010)

86% (2009)

90% (2008)

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

Math

75% (2010)

74% (2009)

76% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading

85% (2010)

89% (2009)

86% (2008)

90% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

Math

75% (2010)

74% (2009)

69% (2008)

79% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading

91% (2010)

87% (2009)

91% (2008)

87% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

Math

77% (2010)

72% (2009)

75% (2008)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading

82% (2010)

84% (2009)

83% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

Math

58% (2010)

56% (2009)

58% (2008)

59% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading

79% (2010)

76% (2009)

77% (2008)

78% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

Math

81% (2010)

74% (2009)

67% (2008)

72% (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	85%
Female	89%
Male	81%
Black	87%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	79%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	85%
Poverty	75%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	36%
General education students	90%
Limited English proficient	75%
Non-limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	72%
Black	65%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	70%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	76%
Poverty	66%
Non-poverty	83%
Special education students	31%
General education students	79%
Limited English proficient	67%
Non-limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	85%
Black	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	72%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	79%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	37%
General education students	91%
Limited English proficient	59%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	73%
Black	59%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	66%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	77%
Poverty	66%
Non-poverty	82%
Special education students	37%
General education students	78%
Limited English proficient	53%
Non-limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	87%
Male	82%
Black	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	85%
Poverty	78%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	36%
General education students	90%
Limited English proficient	47%
Non-limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	74%
Black	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	67%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	76%
Poverty	66%
Non-poverty	84%
Special education students	13%
General education students	83%
Limited English proficient	32%
Non-limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	76%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	93%
Male	88%
Black	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	89%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Poverty	88%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	65%
General education students	93%
Limited English proficient	62%
Non-limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	79%
Male	76%
Black	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	78%
Poverty	70%
Non-poverty	83%
Special education students	51%
General education students	80%
Limited English proficient	46%
Non-limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	77%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	91%
Male	75%
Black	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	69%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Poverty	76%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	38%
General education students	88%
Limited English proficient	44%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	68%
Male	49%
Black	51%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	60%
Poverty	51%
Non-poverty	64%
Special education students	20%
General education students	63%
Limited English proficient	31%
Non-limited English proficient	59%
Non-migrant	58%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	85%
Male	73%
Black	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	81%
Poverty	68%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	20%
General education students	83%
Limited English proficient	33%
Non-limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	85%
Male	78%
Black	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	77%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	83%
Poverty	73%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	29%
General education students	85%
Limited English proficient	54%
Non-limited English proficient	82%
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

71% (2010)

71% (2009)

72% (2008)
The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Science

62% (2010)

68% (2009)

58% (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	71%
Female	73%
Male	69%
Black	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	56%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	74%
Poverty	62%
Non-poverty	79%
Special education students	18%
General education students	77%
Limited English proficient	11%
Non-limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	68%
Male	57%
Black	52%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	40%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	65%
Poverty	52%
Non-poverty	70%
Special education students	28%
General education students	66%
Limited English proficient	20%
Non-limited English proficient	63%
Non-migrant	62%

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

86% (2010)

90% (2009)

87% (2008)

90% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

Social Studies

78% (2010)

86% (2009)

82% (2008)

81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2010.

Science

66% (2009)

89% (2008)

87% (2007)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

Biology I

96% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 93% in 2010.

Language

86% (2010)

90% (2009)

84% (2008)

87% (2007)
The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

Math

89% (2010)

91% (2009)

86% (2008)

88% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 12

Reading

96% (2010)

97% (2009)

98% (2008)

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

Social Studies

92% (2010)

95% (2009)

97% (2008)

92% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2010.

Science

96% (2009)

98% (2008)

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

Biology I

99% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 94% in 2010.

Language

92% (2010)

95% (2009)

97% (2008)

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

Math

96% (2010)

96% (2009)

98% (2008)

93% (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	86%
Female	88%
Male	85%
Black	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	94%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	80%
Non-poverty	89%
Special education students	15%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	78%
Female	74%
Male	83%
Black	56%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	81%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	82%
Poverty	69%
Non-poverty	83%
Special education students	26%
General education students	83%
Non-limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	78%

Biology I	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	96%
Black	92%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	97%
Poverty	92%
Non-poverty	98%
Special education students	67%
General education students	98%
Non-limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	96%

Language	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	84%
Black	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	75%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Poverty	78%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	11%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	90%
Male	87%
Black	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	88%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Poverty	81%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	23%
General education students	94%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	96%
Black	92%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	88%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	97%
Poverty	91%
Non-poverty	98%
Special education students	58%
General education students	99%
Non-limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	92%
Female	90%
Male	95%
Black	83%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Poverty	89%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	55%
General education students	95%
Non-limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	92%

Biology I	This District
All Students	99%
Female	99%
Male	98%
Black	98%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	94%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	99%
Poverty	97%
Non-poverty	99%
Special education students	85%
General education students	100%
Non-limited English proficient	99%
Non-migrant	99%

Language	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	90%
Black	83%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Poverty	87%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	45%
General education students	96%
Non-limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	95%
Black	93%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	88%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	96%
Poverty	94%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	65%
General education students	98%
Non-limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

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	16	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	84%	59%
Black, not Hispanic	10%	35%
Hispanic	6%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
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	39%	52%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,168	$8,395

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	59%
Student and staff support	8%	10%
Administration	8%	11%
Other expenditures	20%	20%

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