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Calhoun County School District

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

P.O. Box 2084
Anniston, AL 36202
Calhoun County
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PH: (256) 741-7400
FAX: (256) 237-5332

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Grades PK-12
8610 students
18 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

93% (2007)

93% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

91% (2007)

89% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

92% (2007)

91% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

85% (2007)

88% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

89% (2007)

87% (2006)

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

Math

85% (2007)

85% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

90% (2007)

90% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

83% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

83% (2007)

82% (2006)

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

Math

52% (2007)

63% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

77% (2007)

76% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math

68% (2007)

70% (2006)

72% (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	93%
Female	95%
Male	92%
Black	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Poverty	89%
Non-poverty	98%
Special education students	56%
General education students	98%
Non-limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	91%
Male	92%
Black	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Poverty	88%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	56%
General education students	95%
Non-limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	96%
Male	88%
Black	90%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	84%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	93%
Poverty	89%
Non-poverty	97%
Special education students	62%
General education students	96%
Limited English proficient	93%
Non-limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	86%
Male	85%
Black	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	68%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	87%
Poverty	80%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	51%
General education students	89%
Limited English proficient	79%
Non-limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	87%
Black	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Poverty	87%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	47%
General education students	93%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	88%
Male	83%
Black	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	81%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	39%
General education students	90%
Non-limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	87%
Black	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	91%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	93%
Poverty	86%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	58%
General education students	95%
Non-limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	76%
Black	62%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	83%
Poverty	73%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	39%
General education students	86%
Non-limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	89%
Male	77%
Black	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	100%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	85%
Poverty	77%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	36%
General education students	88%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	53%
Male	51%
Black	32%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	56%
Poverty	39%
Non-poverty	67%
Special education students	12%
General education students	56%
Non-limited English proficient	52%
Non-migrant	52%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	85%
Male	70%
Black	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	60%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	81%
Poverty	70%
Non-poverty	84%
Special education students	35%
General education students	83%
Non-limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	77%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	71%
Male	65%
Black	56%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	40%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	71%
Poverty	58%
Non-poverty	77%
Special education students	26%
General education students	73%
Non-limited English proficient	68%
Non-migrant	68%

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)

92% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies

82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

90% (2007)

94% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language

87% (2007)

91% (2006)

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

Math

88% (2007)

89% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading

91% (2007)

97% (2006)

97% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies

92% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science

92% (2007)

99% (2006)

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

Language

92% (2007)

96% (2006)

96% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math

92% (2007)

97% (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	87%
Female	88%
Male	86%
Black	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	81%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	32%
General education students	93%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	82%
Female	76%
Male	88%
Black	68%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	85%
Poverty	71%
Non-poverty	89%
Special education students	53%
General education students	85%
Non-limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Science	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	91%
Black	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Poverty	85%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	63%
General education students	94%
Non-limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Language	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	84%
Black	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	78%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	39%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	87%
Male	88%
Black	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	82%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	49%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	88%
Black	87%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Poverty	85%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	38%
General education students	99%
Non-limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	90%
Black	90%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Poverty	85%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	46%
General education students	98%
Non-limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Science	This District
All Students	92%
Female	95%
Male	90%
Black	88%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	93%
Poverty	85%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	49%
General education students	98%
Non-limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Language	This District
All Students	92%
Female	95%
Male	89%
Black	88%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	93%
Poverty	85%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	49%
General education students	98%
Non-limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	90%
Black	89%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	93%
Poverty	85%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	46%
General education students	99%
Non-limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

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	15	13

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	84%	59%
Black, not Hispanic	14%	36%
Hispanic	1%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<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	49%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,216	$7,668

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	59%
Student and staff support	12%	9%
Administration	10%	11%
Other expenditures	21%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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