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2801 Arlington Ave

Bessemer, AL 35020

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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 61% (2010)
 80% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

Math
 56% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading
 73% (2010)
 62% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

Math
 71% (2010)
 62% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading
 57% (2010)
 71% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 55% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

Math
 50% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading
 78% (2010)
 66% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

Math
 38% (2010)
 39% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 26% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

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  

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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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students61%
Female70%
Male52%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty64%
General education students66%
Non-limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant61%

MathThis School
All Students56%
Female61%
Male50%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty56%
General education students60%
Non-limited English proficient56%
Non-migrant56%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students73%
Female79%
Male65%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty74%
General education students76%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female79%
Male61%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty70%
General education students73%
Non-limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant71%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students57%
Female62%
Male52%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty57%
General education students59%
Non-limited English proficient57%
Non-migrant57%

MathThis School
All Students50%
Female55%
Male44%
Black51%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty50%
General education students52%
Non-limited English proficient50%
Non-migrant50%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students78%
Female77%
Male79%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty78%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis School
All Students38%
Female43%
Male33%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty38%
General education students40%
Non-limited English proficient38%
Non-migrant38%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

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 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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