James L Cowart Elementary School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 87% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

Math
 76% (2010)
 77% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

Grade 4

Reading
 90% (2010)
 87% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

Math
 67% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Math was 81% in 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  

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

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