ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 84% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 67% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 37% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 66% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 46% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 52% (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 Students84%
Female89%
Male79%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty81%
Non-poverty87%
Special education students34%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female68%
Male57%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White60%
Poverty55%
Non-poverty74%
Special education students17%
General education students69%
Non-limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant62%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students67%
Female72%
Male62%
Black66%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White69%
Poverty65%
Non-poverty72%
Special education students17%
General education students73%
Non-limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant67%

MathThis School
All Students37%
Female47%
Male28%
Black38%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White34%
Poverty33%
Non-poverty45%
Special education students7%
General education students41%
Non-limited English proficient37%
Non-migrant37%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students66%
Female77%
Male56%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Poverty62%
Non-poverty73%
Special education students20%
General education students75%
Non-limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant66%

MathThis School
All Students46%
Female50%
Male42%
Black45%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White50%
Poverty42%
Non-poverty52%
Special education students10%
General education students53%
Non-limited English proficient46%
Non-migrant46%
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
 36% (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 Students36%
Female37%
Male34%
Black34%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White43%
Poverty34%
Non-poverty40%
Special education students13%
General education students39%
Non-limited English proficient36%
Non-migrant36%
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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