Gulf Shores Middle School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 94% (2010)
 87% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 88% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

Math
 78% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Grade 8

Reading
 86% (2010)
 84% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

Math
 88% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 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  

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

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  

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Science
 80% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 81% (2008)
The state average for Science was 69% in 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  

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

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 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