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4000 8th Ct S

Birmingham, AL 35222

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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 58% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

Math
 53% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading
 82% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

Math
 81% (2010)
 66% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading
 82% (2010)
 82% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

Math
 83% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% 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 Students58%
Female72%
Male41%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty54%
General education students64%
Non-limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant58%

MathThis School
All Students53%
Female61%
Male41%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty49%
General education students57%
Non-limited English proficient52%
Non-migrant53%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students82%
Female87%
Male76%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty81%
Non-poverty86%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female87%
Male74%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty80%
Non-poverty86%
General education students85%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant81%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students82%
Female84%
Male79%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty81%
Special education students40%
General education students89%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female84%
Male82%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty85%
Special education students50%
General education students89%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant83%
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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