ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 70% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 55% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 59% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 34% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 57% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 45% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 39% (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 Students70%
Female86%
Male56%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty67%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students24%
General education students77%
Non-limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant70%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female70%
Male41%
Black54%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty52%
Non-poverty74%
Special education students14%
General education students61%
Non-limited English proficient55%
Non-migrant55%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students59%
Female65%
Male53%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty57%
Non-poverty74%
Special education students10%
General education students70%
Non-limited English proficient59%
Non-migrant59%

MathThis School
All Students34%
Female39%
Male29%
Black34%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty30%
Non-poverty61%
Special education students10%
General education students39%
Non-limited English proficient34%
Non-migrant34%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students57%
Female65%
Male51%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty55%
Non-poverty70%
Special education students14%
General education students63%
Non-limited English proficient57%
Non-migrant57%

MathThis School
All Students45%
Female49%
Male41%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty44%
Non-poverty50%
Special education students5%
General education students50%
Non-limited English proficient45%
Non-migrant45%
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
 23% (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 Students23%
Female24%
Male21%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty22%
Non-poverty29%
Special education students13%
General education students25%
Non-limited English proficient23%
Non-migrant23%
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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