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Blount County School District

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

P.O. Box 578
Oneonta, AL 35121
Blount County
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PH: (205) 625-4102
FAX: (205) 625-4100

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Grades PK-12
7753 students
17 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

89% (2007)

83% (2006)

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

Math

84% (2007)

80% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

84% (2007)

84% (2006)

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

Math

80% (2007)

76% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

82% (2007)

79% (2006)

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

Math

69% (2007)

69% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

84% (2007)

86% (2006)

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

Math

70% (2007)

75% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

78% (2007)

73% (2006)

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

Math

48% (2007)

47% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

69% (2007)

74% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math

54% (2007)

62% (2006)

62% (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	89%
Female	92%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	80%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Poverty	84%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	57%
General education students	93%
Limited English proficient	74%
Non-limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	82%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	67%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	86%
Poverty	74%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	56%
General education students	87%
Limited English proficient	68%
Non-limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	84%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	89%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	55%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	87%
Poverty	76%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	43%
General education students	90%
Limited English proficient	46%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	79%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	82%
Poverty	72%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	48%
General education students	85%
Limited English proficient	57%
Non-limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	77%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Poverty	76%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	43%
General education students	90%
Limited English proficient	62%
Non-limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	69%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	71%
Poverty	62%
Non-poverty	76%
Special education students	22%
General education students	77%
Limited English proficient	40%
Non-limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	69%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	90%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	86%
Poverty	76%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	41%
General education students	93%
Limited English proficient	48%
Non-limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	75%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	51%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	72%
Poverty	62%
Non-poverty	77%
Special education students	25%
General education students	79%
Limited English proficient	24%
Non-limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	70%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	83%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	60%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	81%
Poverty	70%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	35%
General education students	85%
Limited English proficient	42%
Non-limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	50%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	50%
Poverty	38%
Non-poverty	58%
Special education students	6%
General education students	55%
Limited English proficient	11%
Non-limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	48%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	77%
Male	62%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	52%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	70%
Poverty	62%
Non-poverty	75%
Special education students	23%
General education students	76%
Limited English proficient	45%
Non-limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	69%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	56%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	33%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	55%
Poverty	44%
Non-poverty	62%
Special education students	14%
General education students	60%
Limited English proficient	18%
Non-limited English proficient	55%
Non-migrant	54%

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

83% (2007)

87% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies

75% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

86% (2007)

85% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language

83% (2007)

83% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

80% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading

93% (2007)

96% (2006)

94% (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

94% (2007)

95% (2006)

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

Language

93% (2007)

95% (2006)

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

Math

93% (2007)

96% (2006)

89% (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	83%
Female	87%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	85%
Poverty	74%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	22%
General education students	90%
Non-limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	83%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	75%
Female	73%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	78%
Poverty	71%
Non-poverty	77%
Special education students	36%
General education students	80%
Non-limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	75%

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	81%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	46%
General education students	91%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	86%

Language	This District
All Students	83%
Female	88%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	85%
Poverty	74%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	29%
General education students	90%
Non-limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	82%
Poverty	70%
Non-poverty	84%
Special education students	20%
General education students	88%
Non-limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	88%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Poverty	92%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	62%
General education students	96%
Non-limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	93%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	91%
Female	89%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	88%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Poverty	91%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	62%
General education students	93%
Non-limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Science	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	85%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Poverty	93%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	71%
General education students	96%
Non-limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	94%

Language	This District
All Students	93%
Female	96%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Poverty	92%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	53%
General education students	96%
Non-limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	93%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	94%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Poverty	92%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	56%
General education students	96%
Non-limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

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	14	13

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	91%	59%
Hispanic	8%	3%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	36%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
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	43%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,579	$7,668

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	59%
Student and staff support	8%	9%
Administration	9%	11%
Other expenditures	22%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >