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Troy 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 529
Troy, AL 36081
Pike County
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PH: (334) 566-3741
FAX: (334) 566-1425

  • Grades K-12
  • 2363 students
  • 4 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 84% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 82% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

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

Math
 79% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 86% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 78% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 62% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 76% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 66% (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 Students84%
Female86%
Male81%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty79%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students50%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female77%
Male74%
Black66%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty64%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students36%
General education students81%
Non-limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant75%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female83%
Male80%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty72%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students50%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty60%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students42%
General education students78%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant74%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female83%
Male78%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty79%
Non-poverty84%
Special education students21%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female79%
Male80%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty77%
Non-poverty82%
Special education students21%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female91%
Male81%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty77%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students42%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty61%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students16%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female80%
Male75%
Black66%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty65%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students28%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female72%
Male52%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Poverty51%
Non-poverty74%
Special education students19%
General education students70%
Non-limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant62%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female75%
Male77%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty62%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students45%
General education students80%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female77%
Male72%
Black66%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty58%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students35%
General education students80%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant74%
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
 82% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
 76% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 83% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 79% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 73% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
 83% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies
 86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science
 89% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language
 87% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
 82% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 86% (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 Students82%
Female85%
Male80%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students29%
General education students90%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students76%
Female68%
Male82%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty58%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students38%
General education students81%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%

ScienceThis District
All Students83%
Female79%
Male87%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty67%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students48%
General education students89%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%

LanguageThis District
All Students79%
Female81%
Male78%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty64%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students19%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female78%
Male70%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Poverty63%
Non-poverty81%
Special education students14%
General education students82%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female86%
Male80%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty77%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students27%
General education students95%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students86%
Female88%
Male83%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty80%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students32%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant86%

ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Female94%
Male85%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty84%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students36%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%

LanguageThis District
All Students87%
Female94%
Male80%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty80%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students27%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female91%
Male74%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students23%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%
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 Hispanic58%36%
White, not Hispanic40%59%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%1%
Hispanic<1%3%
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 program56%52%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,027$7,668
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%59%
Student and staff support10%9%
Administration13%11%
Other expenditures15%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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