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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 81% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 86% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 87% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 75% (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 Students81%
Female85%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty56%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students46%
General education students86%
Limited English proficient43%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant81%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female87%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic53%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty60%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students46%
General education students89%
Limited English proficient48%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant83%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female92%
Male81%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty67%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students20%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female80%
Male73%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Poverty60%
Non-poverty79%
Special education students20%
General education students82%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant76%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students87%
Female90%
Male85%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty46%
Non-poverty95%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant87%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female83%
Male80%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Poverty54%
Non-poverty87%
General education students85%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant81%
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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