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Sheffield City School District

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

300 W 6th St
Sheffield, AL 35660
Colbert County
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PH: (256) 383-0400
FAX: (256) 386-5704

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Grades PK-12
1241 students
4 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

72% (2007)

73% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

61% (2007)

66% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

80% (2007)

82% (2006)

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

Math

70% (2007)

68% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

77% (2007)

81% (2006)

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

Math

80% (2007)

81% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

82% (2007)

82% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

67% (2007)

80% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

77% (2007)

67% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math

62% (2007)

61% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

63% (2007)

68% (2006)

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

Math

63% (2007)

67% (2006)

56% (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	72%
Female	79%
Male	68%
Black	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	83%
Poverty	68%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	20%
General education students	84%
Non-limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	72%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	57%
Male	63%
Black	47%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	77%
Poverty	56%
Non-poverty	80%
Special education students	25%
General education students	69%
Non-limited English proficient	61%
Non-migrant	61%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	93%
Male	68%
Black	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Poverty	78%
Non-poverty	84%
General education students	87%
Non-limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	80%
Male	61%
Black	65%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	76%
Poverty	68%
Non-poverty	79%
General education students	76%
Non-limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	70%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	83%
Male	71%
Black	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	83%
Poverty	71%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	23%
General education students	89%
Non-limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	77%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	86%
Male	74%
Black	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	75%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	23%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	89%
Male	75%
Black	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Poverty	79%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	22%
General education students	95%
Non-limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	76%
Male	60%
Black	59%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	76%
Poverty	62%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	11%
General education students	80%
Non-limited English proficient	67%
Non-migrant	67%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	87%
Male	66%
Black	68%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	83%
Poverty	72%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	14%
General education students	87%
Non-limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	77%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	75%
Male	48%
Black	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	62%
Poverty	56%
Non-poverty	77%
Special education students	29%
General education students	67%
Non-limited English proficient	62%
Non-migrant	62%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	63%
Female	63%
Male	63%
Black	44%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	83%
Poverty	54%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	14%
General education students	71%
Non-limited English proficient	63%
Non-migrant	63%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	57%
Male	69%
Black	48%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	79%
Poverty	56%
Non-poverty	82%
Special education students	21%
General education students	70%
Non-limited English proficient	63%
Non-migrant	63%

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

79% (2007)

71% (2006)

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

Social Studies

71% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

84% (2007)

91% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language

75% (2007)

71% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math

79% (2007)

77% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading

80% (2007)

93% (2006)

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

Social Studies

83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science

89% (2007)

99% (2006)

100% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language

81% (2007)

91% (2006)

92% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math

87% (2007)

96% (2006)

97% (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	79%
Female	77%
Male	82%
Black	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	86%
Poverty	67%
Non-poverty	94%
General education students	89%
Non-limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	79%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	71%
Female	66%
Male	76%
Black	59%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	81%
Poverty	62%
Non-poverty	82%
General education students	78%
Non-limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Science	This District
All Students	84%
Female	83%
Male	84%
Black	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Poverty	74%
Non-poverty	94%
General education students	91%
Non-limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Language	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	74%
Black	66%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Poverty	67%
Non-poverty	85%
General education students	84%
Non-limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	77%
Male	82%
Black	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	81%
Poverty	69%
Non-poverty	91%
General education students	89%
Non-limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	79%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	88%
Male	73%
Black	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	75%
Non-poverty	88%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	83%
Female	88%
Male	78%
Black	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	80%
Non-poverty	88%
General education students	95%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	94%
Male	84%
Black	89%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	89%
Non-poverty	88%
General education students	100%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Language	This District
All Students	81%
Female	91%
Male	73%
Black	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Poverty	77%
Non-poverty	88%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	94%
Male	81%
Black	87%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	86%
Non-poverty	88%
General education students	98%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

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, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	10	13

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	52%	59%
Black, not Hispanic	45%	36%
Hispanic	2%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	71%	51%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,451	$7,668

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	59%
Student and staff support	9%	9%
Administration	13%	11%
Other expenditures	18%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >