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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 96% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 76% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 78% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% 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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students96%
Female95%
Male100%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty95%
Non-poverty100%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female78%
Male85%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty74%
Non-poverty94%
General education students80%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant81%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students76%
Female75%
Male77%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty69%
Non-poverty89%
General education students81%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant76%

MathThis School
All Students67%
Female71%
Male63%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty51%
Non-poverty95%
General education students73%
Non-limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant67%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students78%
Female86%
Male68%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty69%
Non-poverty93%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female82%
Male84%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty77%
Non-poverty93%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient83%
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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