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Phenix City School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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P.O. Box 460
Phenix City, AL 36868
Russell County
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PH: (334) 298-0534
FAX: (334) 298-6038

  • Grades PK-12
  • 4251 students
  • 10 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 90% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 79% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 87% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 78% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 83% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 67% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 88% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 56% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 70% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 40% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 64% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 64% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 50% (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

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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 District
All Students90%
Female93%
Male86%
Black87%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty87%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students46%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female81%
Male77%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty87%
Special education students39%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female92%
Male81%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty84%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students42%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female82%
Male74%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students33%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female87%
Male79%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty80%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students41%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female67%
Male67%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Poverty60%
Non-poverty82%
Special education students22%
General education students73%
Non-limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant67%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female92%
Male84%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students60%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female60%
Male51%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White71%
Poverty46%
Non-poverty80%
Special education students30%
General education students59%
Non-limited English proficient56%
Non-migrant56%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students70%
Female80%
Male61%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Poverty65%
Non-poverty82%
Special education students24%
General education students75%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant70%

MathThis District
All Students40%
Female45%
Male34%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White61%
Poverty31%
Non-poverty61%
Special education students6%
General education students44%
Non-limited English proficient40%
Non-migrant40%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students64%
Female70%
Male59%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Poverty59%
Non-poverty79%
Special education students10%
General education students70%
Non-limited English proficient65%
Non-migrant64%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female70%
Male60%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Poverty61%
Non-poverty72%
Special education students23%
General education students69%
Non-limited English proficient64%
Non-migrant64%
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

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 AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 77% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
 58% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 74% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 68% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 79% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
 93% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies
 92% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science
 95% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language
 91% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
 94% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 99% (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

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 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
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female75%
Male79%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Poverty72%
Non-poverty84%
Special education students17%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students58%
Female49%
Male67%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Poverty48%
Non-poverty71%
Special education students7%
General education students63%
Non-limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant58%

ScienceThis District
All Students74%
Female71%
Male78%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty66%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students17%
General education students80%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant74%

LanguageThis District
All Students68%
Female69%
Male67%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Poverty61%
Non-poverty77%
Special education students10%
General education students73%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female76%
Male83%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty84%
Special education students17%
General education students85%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female94%
Male91%
Black92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty92%
Non-poverty94%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty90%
Non-poverty96%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Black95%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty94%
Non-poverty97%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

LanguageThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male90%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty89%
Non-poverty93%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female96%
Male93%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty93%
Non-poverty96%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1513

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic63%36%
White, not Hispanic35%59%
Hispanic1%3%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program66%52%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,639$7,668
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%59%
Student and staff support8%9%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures22%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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