Test Scores for Madison County Schools

Madison County Schools

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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

1275 Jordan Rd
Huntsville, AL 35811
Madison County
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PH: (256) 852-2557
FAX: (256) 852-2538

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Grades PK, 1-12
19,897 students
30 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

92% (2012)

93% (2011)

92% (2010)

93% (2009)

93% (2008)

91% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2012.

Math

90% (2012)

88% (2011)

86% (2010)

88% (2009)

84% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading

94% (2012)

94% (2011)

91% (2010)

93% (2009)

93% (2008)

92% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2012.

Math

89% (2012)

87% (2011)

86% (2010)

85% (2009)

84% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading

94% (2012)

95% (2011)

91% (2010)

92% (2009)

90% (2008)

89% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2012.

Math

96% (2012)

95% (2011)

90% (2010)

88% (2009)

83% (2008)

79% (2007)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2012.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading

95% (2012)

94% (2011)

91% (2010)

92% (2009)

91% (2008)

91% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2012.

Math

87% (2012)

87% (2011)

86% (2010)

86% (2009)

81% (2008)

85% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading

94% (2012)

92% (2011)

92% (2010)

90% (2009)

91% (2008)

89% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

Math

83% (2012)

83% (2011)

78% (2010)

74% (2009)

75% (2008)

69% (2007)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading

89% (2012)

88% (2011)

82% (2010)

86% (2009)

87% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

Math

88% (2012)

87% (2011)

87% (2010)

86% (2009)

80% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

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	92%
Female	94%
Male	90%
Black	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	92%
Hispanic	97%
Multiracial	83%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	96%
White	93%
Free lunch eligible	83%
Reduced lunch eligible	93%
Special education students	55%
General population	95%
English language learners	69%
Proficient in English	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	88%
Black	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	88%
Hispanic	97%
Multiracial	86%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	96%
White	90%
Free lunch eligible	82%
Reduced lunch eligible	91%
Special education students	53%
General population	93%
English language learners	87%
Proficient in English	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	93%
Black	92%
Asian/Pacific Islander	96%
Hispanic	97%
Multiracial	92%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	94%
White	94%
Free lunch eligible	88%
Reduced lunch eligible	96%
Special education students	62%
General population	97%
Proficient in English	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	89%
Male	88%
Black	83%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	94%
Multiracial	76%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	91%
White	90%
Free lunch eligible	82%
Reduced lunch eligible	89%
Special education students	51%
General population	93%
Proficient in English	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	93%
Black	92%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	94%
Multiracial	96%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	94%
White	95%
Free lunch eligible	89%
Reduced lunch eligible	92%
Special education students	59%
General population	98%
Proficient in English	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	95%
Black	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	97%
Multiracial	93%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	99%
White	97%
Free lunch eligible	91%
Reduced lunch eligible	93%
Special education students	71%
General population	98%
Proficient in English	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	95%
Female	97%
Male	94%
Black	92%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	100%
Multiracial	96%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	99%
White	96%
Free lunch eligible	92%
Reduced lunch eligible	96%
Special education students	63%
General population	98%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	95%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	86%
Black	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	93%
Hispanic	84%
Multiracial	86%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	87%
White	89%
Free lunch eligible	78%
Reduced lunch eligible	89%
Special education students	49%
General population	91%
Proficient in English	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	97%
Male	92%
Black	94%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	95%
Multiracial	95%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	96%
White	94%
Free lunch eligible	91%
Reduced lunch eligible	90%
Special education students	60%
General population	98%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	85%
Male	82%
Black	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	87%
Multiracial	90%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	83%
White	84%
Free lunch eligible	73%
Reduced lunch eligible	78%
Special education students	35%
General population	88%
Proficient in English	84%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	95%
Male	84%
Black	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	96%
Hispanic	87%
Multiracial	83%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	91%
White	90%
Free lunch eligible	83%
Reduced lunch eligible	86%
Special education students	44%
General population	93%
Proficient in English	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	86%
Black	81%
Asian/Pacific Islander	96%
Hispanic	73%
Multiracial	100%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	93%
White	90%
Free lunch eligible	81%
Reduced lunch eligible	85%
Special education students	52%
General population	91%
Proficient in English	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

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

91% (2012)

91% (2011)

89% (2010)

83% (2009)

80% (2008)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Science

86% (2012)

83% (2011)

84% (2010)

79% (2009)

75% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

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	91%
Female	91%
Male	90%
Black	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	89%
Multiracial	92%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	95%
White	91%
Free lunch eligible	83%
Reduced lunch eligible	87%
Special education students	60%
General population	94%
Proficient in English	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	82%
Black	81%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	70%
Multiracial	82%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	87%
White	87%
Free lunch eligible	76%
Reduced lunch eligible	78%
Special education students	46%
General population	89%
Proficient in English	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

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

88% (2012)

90% (2011)

85% (2010)

87% (2009)

88% (2008)

89% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

Social Studies

81% (2012)

79% (2011)

79% (2010)

86% (2009)

81% (2008)

80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2012.

Science

85% (2009)

90% (2008)

88% (2007)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

Biology I

97% (2012)

97% (2011)

96% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 95% in 2012.

Language

82% (2012)

86% (2011)

84% (2010)

89% (2009)

87% (2008)

86% (2007)
The state average for Language was 75% in 2012.

Math

90% (2012)

89% (2011)

89% (2010)

91% (2009)

90% (2008)

89% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 12

Reading

97% (2012)

95% (2011)

97% (2010)

96% (2009)

97% (2008)

97% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 94% in 2012.

Social Studies

94% (2012)

89% (2011)

95% (2010)

95% (2009)

95% (2008)

95% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2012.

Science

97% (2009)

97% (2008)

96% (2007)
The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.

Biology I

100% (2012)

99% (2011)

96% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 98% in 2012.

Language

95% (2012)

94% (2011)

95% (2010)

96% (2009)

96% (2008)

95% (2007)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2012.

Math

96% (2012)

95% (2011)

97% (2010)

98% (2009)

97% (2008)

95% (2007)
The state average for Math was 95% in 2012.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

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	88%
Female	91%
Male	85%
Black	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	83%
Hispanic	87%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	87%
White	90%
Free lunch eligible	78%
Reduced lunch eligible	90%
Special education students	38%
General population	92%
Proficient in English	89%
Non-migrant	88%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	81%
Female	78%
Male	83%
Black	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	79%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	84%
White	85%
Free lunch eligible	67%
Reduced lunch eligible	78%
Special education students	38%
General population	84%
Proficient in English	81%
Non-migrant	81%

Biology I	This District
All Students	97%
Female	97%
Male	97%
Black	96%
Asian/Pacific Islander	92%
Hispanic	100%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	96%
White	98%
Free lunch eligible	93%
Reduced lunch eligible	93%
Special education students	78%
General population	99%
Proficient in English	98%
Non-migrant	97%

Language	This District
All Students	82%
Female	87%
Male	78%
Black	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	88%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	81%
White	84%
Free lunch eligible	68%
Reduced lunch eligible	77%
Special education students	15%
General population	88%
Proficient in English	83%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
Black	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	96%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	89%
White	91%
Free lunch eligible	77%
Reduced lunch eligible	86%
Special education students	42%
General population	94%
Proficient in English	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	97%
Female	98%
Male	95%
Black	96%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	91%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	98%
White	97%
Free lunch eligible	93%
Reduced lunch eligible	99%
Special education students	57%
General population	99%
Proficient in English	97%
Non-migrant	97%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	95%
Black	92%
Asian/Pacific Islander	96%
Hispanic	88%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	92%
White	96%
Free lunch eligible	85%
Reduced lunch eligible	96%
Special education students	66%
General population	96%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	94%

Biology I	This District
All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	99%
Black	99%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	100%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	100%
White	100%
Free lunch eligible	98%
Reduced lunch eligible	100%
Special education students	94%
General population	100%
Proficient in English	100%
Non-migrant	100%

Language	This District
All Students	95%
Female	98%
Male	92%
Black	95%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	96%
White	95%
Free lunch eligible	90%
Reduced lunch eligible	96%
Special education students	51%
General population	97%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	95%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	95%
Black	95%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	91%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	96%
White	97%
Free lunch eligible	93%
Reduced lunch eligible	96%
Special education students	60%
General population	98%
Proficient in English	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

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

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher¹	17	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	73%	59%
Black, not Hispanic	18%	35%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	5%	<1%
Hispanic	2%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	29%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.