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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 83% (2010)
 86% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

Math
 54% (2010)
 52% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading
 75% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

Math
 53% (2010)
 46% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading
 73% (2010)
 67% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

Math
 81% (2010)
 65% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% 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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Female89%
Male74%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty82%
Non-poverty84%
Special education students53%
General education students89%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Female60%
Male47%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty53%
Non-poverty56%
Special education students16%
General education students62%
Non-limited English proficient54%
Non-migrant54%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students75%
Female81%
Male70%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty77%
Non-poverty70%
General education students77%
Non-limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant75%

MathThis School
All Students53%
Female60%
Male47%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty51%
Non-poverty57%
General education students56%
Non-limited English proficient54%
Non-migrant53%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students73%
Female73%
Male73%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty76%
Non-poverty68%
Special education students31%
General education students80%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant73%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female83%
Male79%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty79%
Non-poverty84%
Special education students23%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant81%
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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  ASA Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Science
 53% (2010)
 52% (2009)
 44% (2008)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2010.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 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 Students53%
Female56%
Male50%
Black54%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty51%
Non-poverty57%
General education students55%
Non-limited English proficient54%
Non-migrant53%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 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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