ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 63% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 33% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 46% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 64% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 26% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 31% (2006)
 36% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 74% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 53% (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.

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 Students63%
Female73%
Male52%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty62%
Non-poverty68%
Special education students29%
General education students74%
Non-limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant63%

MathThis School
All Students33%
Female33%
Male33%
Black32%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty36%
Non-poverty24%
Special education students11%
General education students41%
Non-limited English proficient33%
Non-migrant33%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students64%
Female78%
Male51%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty62%
Non-poverty71%
Special education students13%
General education students72%
Non-limited English proficient64%
Non-migrant64%

MathThis School
All Students26%
Female31%
Male22%
Black27%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty26%
Non-poverty29%
Special education students0%
General education students30%
Non-limited English proficient26%
Non-migrant26%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students74%
Female81%
Male67%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty71%
Non-poverty85%
Special education students15%
General education students80%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant74%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female60%
Male63%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty61%
Non-poverty63%
Special education students23%
General education students66%
Non-limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant61%
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
 28% (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 Students28%
Female31%
Male25%
Black28%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty26%
Non-poverty38%
Special education students6%
General education students32%
Non-limited English proficient28%
Non-migrant28%
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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