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Cherokee County School District

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

130 E Main St
Centre, AL 35960
Cherokee County
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PH: (256) 927-3362
FAX: (256) 927-3399

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Grades PK-12
4225 students
8 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

84% (2007)

83% (2006)

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

Math

74% (2007)

76% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

82% (2007)

84% (2006)

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

Math

77% (2007)

80% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

85% (2007)

78% (2006)

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

Math

71% (2007)

74% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

78% (2007)

80% (2006)

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

Math

71% (2007)

77% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

72% (2007)

77% (2006)

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

Math

53% (2007)

59% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

69% (2007)

74% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math

68% (2007)

72% (2006)

69% (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	84%
Female	89%
Male	79%
Black	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Poverty	77%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	35%
General education students	89%
Non-limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	73%
Male	75%
Black	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	76%
Poverty	67%
Non-poverty	82%
Special education students	35%
General education students	78%
Non-limited English proficient	74%
Non-migrant	74%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	87%
Male	78%
Black	69%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	83%
Poverty	76%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	32%
General education students	87%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	82%
Male	72%
Black	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	79%
Poverty	70%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	44%
General education students	80%
Non-limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	77%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	88%
Male	82%
Black	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	86%
Poverty	79%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	42%
General education students	89%
Non-limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	74%
Male	68%
Black	50%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	73%
Poverty	57%
Non-poverty	84%
Special education students	26%
General education students	75%
Non-limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	87%
Male	72%
Black	53%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	80%
Poverty	70%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	22%
General education students	84%
Non-limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	72%
Male	71%
Black	32%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	74%
Poverty	60%
Non-poverty	84%
Special education students	22%
General education students	76%
Non-limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	78%
Male	65%
Black	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	72%
Poverty	62%
Non-poverty	83%
Special education students	4%
General education students	78%
Non-limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	72%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	56%
Male	49%
Black	29%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	54%
Poverty	39%
Non-poverty	68%
Special education students	0%
General education students	57%
Non-limited English proficient	53%
Non-migrant	53%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	74%
Male	64%
Black	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	69%
Poverty	60%
Non-poverty	77%
Special education students	9%
General education students	75%
Non-limited English proficient	69%
Non-migrant	69%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	67%
Male	69%
Black	52%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	69%
Poverty	56%
Non-poverty	79%
Special education students	12%
General education students	74%
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

89% (2007)

84% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies

77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

91% (2007)

84% (2006)

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

Language

87% (2007)

81% (2006)

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

Math

87% (2007)

83% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading

92% (2007)

94% (2006)

91% (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

93% (2007)

96% (2006)

93% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language

92% (2007)

95% (2006)

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

Math

92% (2007)

93% (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	89%
Female	89%
Male	88%
Black	100%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	86%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	22%
General education students	95%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	77%
Female	70%
Male	82%
Black	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	77%
Poverty	76%
Non-poverty	77%
Special education students	26%
General education students	82%
Non-limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	77%

Science	This District
All Students	91%
Female	90%
Male	91%
Black	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Poverty	90%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	30%
General education students	97%
Non-limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Language	This District
All Students	87%
Female	92%
Male	84%
Black	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	85%
Non-poverty	89%
Special education students	22%
General education students	94%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	84%
Black	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	87%
Poverty	88%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	17%
General education students	94%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	91%
Black	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	93%
Poverty	87%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	43%
General education students	98%
Non-limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	92%
Female	90%
Male	93%
Black	81%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	93%
Poverty	86%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	43%
General education students	98%
Non-limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Science	This District
All Students	93%
Female	91%
Male	94%
Black	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	93%
Poverty	88%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	46%
General education students	99%
Non-limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Language	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	91%
Black	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	93%
Poverty	85%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	50%
General education students	97%
Non-limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	91%
Black	90%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Poverty	87%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	46%
General education students	97%
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	13	13

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	92%	59%
Black, not Hispanic	6%	36%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Hispanic	<1%	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	49%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,591	$7,668

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	59%
Student and staff support	10%	9%
Administration	11%	11%
Other expenditures	21%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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