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Perry County School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

P.O. Box 900
Marion, AL 36756
Perry County
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PH: (334) 683-6528
FAX: (334) 683-8427

Grades K-12
2094 students
4 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

83% (2007)

83% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

70% (2007)

73% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

83% (2007)

79% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

77% (2007)

75% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

74% (2007)

60% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

67% (2007)

62% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

78% (2007)

77% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

70% (2007)

70% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

68% (2007)

66% (2006)

57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math

45% (2007)

55% (2006)

23% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

66% (2007)

57% (2006)

53% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math

60% (2007)

56% (2006)

33% (2005)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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

See Alabama's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	88%
Male	80%
Black	83%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	83%
Special education students	50%
General education students	86%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	75%
Male	67%
Black	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	71%
Special education students	36%
General education students	73%
Non-limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	70%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	88%
Male	78%
Black	83%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	84%
General education students	85%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	85%
Male	69%
Black	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	77%
General education students	79%
Non-limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	77%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	79%
Male	70%
Black	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	74%
Special education students	30%
General education students	77%
Non-limited English proficient	74%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	73%
Male	62%
Black	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	67%
Special education students	30%
General education students	70%
Non-limited English proficient	67%
Non-migrant	67%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	85%
Male	71%
Black	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	78%
Special education students	21%
General education students	84%
Non-limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	79%
Male	62%
Black	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	70%
Special education students	31%
General education students	74%
Non-limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	70%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	75%
Male	62%
Black	68%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	68%
General education students	70%
Non-limited English proficient	68%
Non-migrant	68%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	53%
Male	37%
Black	44%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	45%
General education students	46%
Non-limited English proficient	45%
Non-migrant	45%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	66%
Female	71%
Male	58%
Black	66%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	66%
Special education students	10%
General education students	74%
Non-limited English proficient	66%
Non-migrant	66%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	66%
Male	52%
Black	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	61%
Special education students	20%
General education students	66%
Non-limited English proficient	60%
Non-migrant	60%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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

AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading

87% (2007)

88% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies

93% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

98% (2007)

88% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language

92% (2007)

85% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math

90% (2007)

84% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading

92% (2007)

91% (2006)

97% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies

96% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science

94% (2007)

93% (2006)

97% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language

92% (2007)

93% (2006)

99% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math

88% (2007)

94% (2006)

96% (2005)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies.
High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate.
The AHSGE 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 pass the test.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

See Alabama's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

AHSGE Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	86%
Male	88%
Black	87%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	87%
General education students	90%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	93%
Black	94%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	94%
General education students	94%
Non-limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Science	This District
All Students	98%
Female	99%
Male	98%
Black	98%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	99%
General education students	99%
Non-limited English proficient	98%
Non-migrant	98%

Language	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	90%
Black	92%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	92%
General education students	95%
Non-limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	95%
Male	85%
Black	90%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	90%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	90%
Black	93%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	92%
Special education students	53%
General education students	99%
Non-limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	96%
Black	96%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	96%
Special education students	71%
General education students	100%
Non-limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Science	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	94%
Black	94%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	94%
Special education students	59%
General education students	100%
Non-limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Language	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	90%
Black	93%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	92%
Special education students	53%
General education students	99%
Non-limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	84%
Black	89%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	88%
Special education students	41%
General education students	96%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies.
High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate.
The AHSGE 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 pass the test.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	13	13

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	99%	36%
White, not Hispanic	<1%	59%
Hispanic	<1%	3%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	96%	52%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,890	$7,668

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	59%
Student and staff support	7%	9%
Administration	12%	11%
Other expenditures	22%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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