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Arab City School District

GreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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750 Arabian Dr NE
Arab, AL 35016
Marshall County
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PH: (256) 586-6011
FAX: (256) 586-6013

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 2611 students
  • 4 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 98% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 98% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 99% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 94% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 97% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 98% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 96% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 94% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 92% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 84% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 80% (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

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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 Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty96%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students94%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant98%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty96%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students88%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty96%
Non-poverty100%
Special education students93%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty93%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students86%
General education students95%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students97%
Female95%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty92%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students75%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female99%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty95%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students88%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students76%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students76%
General education students95%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female95%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty83%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students38%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female94%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Poverty71%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students8%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female87%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Poverty76%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students47%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students76%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%
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
 94% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
 90% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 95% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 91% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 96% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
 94% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies
 94% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science
 96% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language
 93% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
 96% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 100% (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

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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 Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty95%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students58%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students90%
Female89%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty95%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students50%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant90%

ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Female93%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students67%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

LanguageThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty100%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students67%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty95%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students67%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty84%
Non-poverty96%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty94%
Non-poverty94%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty94%
Non-poverty96%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

LanguageThis District
All Students93%
Female96%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty87%
Non-poverty94%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty94%
Non-poverty97%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
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
White, not Hispanic98%59%
Hispanic<1%3%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Black, not Hispanic<1%36%
How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program24%52%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,171$7,668
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%59%
Student and staff support12%9%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures15%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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