ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 58% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 32% (2006)
 26% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 58% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 49% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 38% (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 Students58%
Female69%
Male49%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Poverty53%
Non-poverty74%
Special education students21%
General education students69%
Non-limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant58%

MathThis School
All Students42%
Female49%
Male37%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White56%
Poverty37%
Non-poverty62%
Special education students8%
General education students52%
Non-limited English proficient42%
Non-migrant42%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students58%
Female64%
Male53%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Poverty51%
Non-poverty77%
Special education students19%
General education students65%
Non-limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant58%

MathThis School
All Students49%
Female55%
Male43%
Black37%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Poverty46%
Non-poverty55%
Special education students13%
General education students55%
Non-limited English proficient49%
Non-migrant49%
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%
Female45%
Male43%
Black37%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White62%
Poverty39%
Non-poverty60%
Special education students15%
General education students52%
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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