ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 55% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 32% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 33% (2006)
 33% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 47% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 33% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 43% (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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students55%
Female60%
Male50%
Black52%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Poverty52%
Non-poverty67%
Special education students9%
General education students64%
Non-limited English proficient56%
Non-migrant55%

MathThis School
All Students32%
Female35%
Male30%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White40%
Poverty31%
Non-poverty37%
Special education students6%
General education students37%
Non-limited English proficient32%
Non-migrant32%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students47%
Female46%
Male48%
Black45%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White44%
Poverty46%
Non-poverty56%
Special education students18%
General education students52%
Non-limited English proficient47%
Non-migrant47%

MathThis School
All Students33%
Female32%
Male34%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White44%
Poverty32%
Non-poverty44%
Special education students9%
General education students37%
Non-limited English proficient33%
Non-migrant33%
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 7

Science
 44% (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

See Alabama's state standards  

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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 7
ScienceThis School
All Students44%
Female42%
Male46%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White57%
Poverty41%
Non-poverty55%
Special education students10%
General education students50%
Non-limited English proficient44%
Non-migrant44%
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 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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