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Bessemer City School District

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

P.O. Box 1230
Bessemer, AL 35021
Jefferson County
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PH: (205) 432-3000
FAX: (205) 432-3086

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Grades PK-12
4125 students
9 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

79% (2007)

70% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

74% (2007)

60% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

79% (2007)

75% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

68% (2007)

67% (2006)

57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

72% (2007)

62% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

66% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

82% (2007)

79% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

73% (2007)

76% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

78% (2007)

65% (2006)

62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math

71% (2007)

61% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

61% (2007)

69% (2006)

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

Math

75% (2007)

81% (2006)

79% (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	79%
Female	83%
Male	76%
Black	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Poverty	78%
Non-poverty	82%
Special education students	38%
General education students	83%
Limited English proficient	50%
Non-limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	77%
Male	71%
Black	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	83%
Poverty	74%
Non-poverty	75%
Special education students	41%
General education students	77%
Limited English proficient	30%
Non-limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	74%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	85%
Male	74%
Black	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Poverty	79%
Non-poverty	85%
Special education students	42%
General education students	85%
Non-limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	74%
Male	62%
Black	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	70%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	67%
Non-poverty	76%
Special education students	18%
General education students	75%
Non-limited English proficient	68%
Non-migrant	68%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	79%
Male	64%
Black	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	100%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	73%
Poverty	70%
Non-poverty	83%
Special education students	25%
General education students	78%
Non-limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	72%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	79%
Male	71%
Black	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	85%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	73%
Poverty	73%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	33%
General education students	81%
Non-limited English proficient	74%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	87%
Male	76%
Black	81%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	80%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	43%
General education students	88%
Non-limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	79%
Male	68%
Black	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	92%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	72%
Non-poverty	78%
Special education students	39%
General education students	79%
Non-limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	73%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	81%
Male	76%
Black	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	78%
Non-poverty	84%
Special education students	78%
General education students	78%
Non-limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	71%
Male	70%
Black	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	70%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	69%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	78%
General education students	69%
Non-limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	61%
Female	65%
Male	58%
Black	62%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	61%
Non-poverty	66%
Special education students	81%
General education students	58%
Non-limited English proficient	62%
Non-migrant	61%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	79%
Male	71%
Black	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	75%
Non-poverty	80%
Special education students	91%
General education students	73%
Non-limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	75%

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

87% (2007)

74% (2006)

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

Social Studies

69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

85% (2007)

82% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language

75% (2007)

76% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math

84% (2007)

78% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading

87% (2007)

94% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies

87% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science

91% (2007)

97% (2006)

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

Language

88% (2007)

96% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math

91% (2007)

100% (2006)

94% (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	87%
Female	84%
Male	89%
Black	87%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	85%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	62%
General education students	89%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	69%
Female	68%
Male	70%
Black	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	68%
Non-poverty	72%
Special education students	29%
General education students	73%
Non-limited English proficient	69%
Non-migrant	69%

Science	This District
All Students	85%
Female	83%
Male	88%
Black	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	84%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	57%
General education students	88%
Non-limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

Language	This District
All Students	75%
Female	82%
Male	69%
Black	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	76%
Non-poverty	74%
Special education students	38%
General education students	79%
Non-limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	84%
Male	83%
Black	83%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	84%
Non-poverty	83%
Special education students	38%
General education students	88%
Non-limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	89%
Male	86%
Black	88%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	85%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	21%
General education students	97%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	87%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	86%
Black	87%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	83%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	25%
General education students	96%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Science	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	90%
Black	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	89%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	38%
General education students	99%
Non-limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Language	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	84%
Black	88%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	85%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	21%
General education students	98%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	90%
Black	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Poverty	88%
Non-poverty	98%
Special education students	38%
General education students	99%
Non-limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%

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, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	16	13

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	95%	36%
White, not Hispanic	2%	59%
Hispanic	2%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	81%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,053	$7,668

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	54%	59%
Student and staff support	11%	9%
Administration	16%	11%
Other expenditures	19%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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