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Choctaw County School District

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

107 Tom Orr Dr
Butler, AL 36904
Choctaw County
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PH: (205) 459-3031
FAX: (205) 459-3037

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Grades K-12
2072 students
6 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

84% (2007)

85% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

85% (2007)

87% (2006)

59% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

90% (2007)

86% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

94% (2007)

87% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

82% (2007)

79% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

78% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

78% (2007)

81% (2006)

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

Math

66% (2007)

75% (2006)

57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

75% (2007)

68% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math

59% (2007)

48% (2006)

38% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

65% (2007)

66% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math

53% (2007)

51% (2006)

46% (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	90%
Male	77%
Black	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Poverty	81%
Non-poverty	97%
Special education students	33%
General education students	89%
Non-limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	80%
Black	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Poverty	83%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	40%
General education students	89%
Non-limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	97%
Male	84%
Black	87%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Poverty	89%
Non-poverty	95%
General education students	93%
Non-limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	92%
Black	90%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	98%
Poverty	93%
Non-poverty	95%
General education students	97%
Non-limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	90%
Male	76%
Black	81%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Poverty	81%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	62%
General education students	84%
Non-limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	87%
Male	76%
Black	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Poverty	77%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	69%
General education students	82%
Non-limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	88%
Male	71%
Black	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	76%
Poverty	77%
Non-poverty	83%
Special education students	0%
General education students	87%
Non-limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	65%
Male	67%
Black	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	76%
Poverty	63%
Non-poverty	79%
Special education students	0%
General education students	73%
Non-limited English proficient	66%
Non-migrant	66%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	84%
Male	65%
Black	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	81%
Poverty	73%
Non-poverty	80%
Special education students	6%
General education students	83%
Non-limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	68%
Male	49%
Black	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	68%
Poverty	54%
Non-poverty	71%
Special education students	6%
General education students	65%
Non-limited English proficient	59%
Non-migrant	59%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	65%
Female	71%
Male	61%
Black	59%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	83%
Poverty	59%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	4%
General education students	75%
Non-limited English proficient	65%
Non-migrant	65%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	57%
Male	49%
Black	48%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	67%
Poverty	43%
Non-poverty	85%
Special education students	13%
General education students	59%
Non-limited English proficient	53%
Non-migrant	53%

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)

84% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies

76% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

84% (2007)

84% (2006)

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

Language

82% (2007)

87% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math

82% (2007)

88% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading

90% (2007)

96% (2006)

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

Social Studies

88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science

90% (2007)

97% (2006)

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

Language

90% (2007)

96% (2006)

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

Math

92% (2007)

96% (2006)

90% (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	89%
Male	77%
Black	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	96%
Poverty	82%
Non-poverty	85%
Special education students	9%
General education students	90%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	76%
Female	77%
Male	75%
Black	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	96%
Poverty	75%
Non-poverty	79%
Special education students	18%
General education students	82%
Non-limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	76%

Science	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	82%
Black	81%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	96%
Poverty	82%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	27%
General education students	89%
Non-limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Language	This District
All Students	82%
Female	91%
Male	72%
Black	81%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	80%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	0%
General education students	90%
Non-limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	89%
Male	75%
Black	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	96%
Poverty	81%
Non-poverty	85%
Special education students	18%
General education students	88%
Non-limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	88%
Male	91%
Black	93%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	81%
Poverty	87%
Non-poverty	97%
General education students	93%
Non-limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	88%
Female	86%
Male	90%
Black	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	81%
Poverty	86%
Non-poverty	94%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Science	This District
All Students	90%
Female	88%
Male	91%
Black	92%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	85%
Poverty	88%
Non-poverty	94%
General education students	93%
Non-limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Language	This District
All Students	90%
Female	86%
Male	94%
Black	94%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	81%
Poverty	88%
Non-poverty	97%
General education students	94%
Non-limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	89%
Male	94%
Black	94%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	85%
Poverty	90%
Non-poverty	97%
General education students	95%
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	12	13

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	71%	36%
White, not Hispanic	28%	59%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Hispanic	<1%	3%

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	77%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,013	$7,668

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	51%	59%
Student and staff support	12%	9%
Administration	13%	11%
Other expenditures	25%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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