ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 91% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 92% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 48% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 84% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 67% (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.

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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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty100%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female75%
Male78%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Poverty69%
Non-poverty95%
General education students80%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students92%
Female87%
Male98%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty90%
Non-poverty95%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female87%
Male83%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty80%
Non-poverty89%
General education students85%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant85%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female95%
Male74%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Poverty80%
Non-poverty87%
Special education students33%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant84%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female90%
Male76%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Poverty76%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students25%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant83%
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
 68% (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 Students68%
Female54%
Male82%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White70%
Poverty59%
Non-poverty77%
General education students70%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%
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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