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Pike County School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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101 W. Love St
Troy, AL 36081
Pike County
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PH: (334) 566-1850
FAX: (334) 566-2580

  • Grades K-12
  • 2158 students
  • 6 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 82% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 85% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 77% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 73% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 84% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 67% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 67% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 46% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 58% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 55% (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 Students82%
Female85%
Male80%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty82%
Non-poverty81%
Special education students42%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female86%
Male81%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty83%
Non-poverty83%
Special education students53%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female92%
Male79%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty83%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students35%
General education students95%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female92%
Male81%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty83%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students41%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female86%
Male68%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students29%
General education students82%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female83%
Male64%
Black55%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty68%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students6%
General education students81%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female94%
Male76%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty82%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students32%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female68%
Male66%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Poverty61%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students18%
General education students74%
Non-limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant66%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female80%
Male58%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Poverty64%
Non-poverty80%
Special education students4%
General education students77%
Non-limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant67%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female55%
Male40%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White54%
Poverty43%
Non-poverty60%
Special education students0%
General education students53%
Non-limited English proficient46%
Non-migrant46%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students58%
Female55%
Male61%
Black43%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Poverty54%
Non-poverty69%
Special education students4%
General education students68%
Non-limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant58%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female60%
Male62%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White69%
Poverty58%
Non-poverty69%
Special education students19%
General education students68%
Non-limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant61%
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
 76% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 78% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 76% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
 92% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies
 91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science
 92% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language
 95% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
 94% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 98% (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 Students76%
Female84%
Male69%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Poverty68%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students0%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students68%
Female64%
Male71%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Poverty60%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students0%
General education students78%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%

ScienceThis District
All Students78%
Female73%
Male81%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Poverty72%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students17%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

LanguageThis District
All Students76%
Female83%
Male70%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Poverty69%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students6%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female91%
Male79%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty80%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students6%
General education students95%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty90%
Non-poverty97%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students91%
Female89%
Male93%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty89%
Non-poverty94%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty90%
Non-poverty97%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

LanguageThis District
All Students95%
Female96%
Male95%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty95%
Non-poverty97%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male93%
Black92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty92%
Non-poverty97%
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 teacher1313

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic52%36%
White, not Hispanic46%59%
Hispanic<1%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 program80%52%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,753$7,668
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional54%59%
Student and staff support9%9%
Administration13%11%
Other expenditures24%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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