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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 93% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 81% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 57% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 47% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 80% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 38% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 48% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% 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 Students93%
Female95%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty92%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female86%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty79%
General education students89%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant83%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female89%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty76%
Non-poverty100%
General education students89%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant81%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female89%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty100%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant88%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students57%
Female64%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White63%
Poverty57%
Non-poverty58%
General education students63%
Non-limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant57%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Female59%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic31%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White53%
Poverty46%
Non-poverty50%
General education students51%
Non-limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant47%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female100%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Poverty77%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant79%

MathThis School
All Students38%
Female35%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White29%
Poverty36%
General education students41%
Non-limited English proficient39%
Non-migrant33%
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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