Pickens County High School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 53% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 24% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 48% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Grade 8

Reading
 60% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 49% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% in 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

See Alabama's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

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 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  

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Science
 24% (2008)
The state average for Science was 61% in 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  

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 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  

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 56% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies
 41% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.

Science
 54% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Language
 54% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Language was 77% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Grade 12

Reading
 98% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2008.

Social Studies
 80% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2008.

Science
 98% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Science was 95% in 2008.

Language
 94% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Language was 94% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Math was 95% in 2008.

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 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 with test results from nearby schools  

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 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