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Dallas County School District

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

P.O. Box 1056
Selma, AL 36702
Dallas County
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PH: (334) 876-4498
FAX: (334) 876-4497

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Grades K-12
4420 students
14 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

67% (2007)

77% (2006)

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

Math

61% (2007)

78% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

77% (2007)

73% (2006)

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

Math

66% (2007)

63% (2006)

50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

73% (2007)

68% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

61% (2007)

56% (2006)

54% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

78% (2007)

71% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

56% (2007)

55% (2006)

43% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

60% (2007)

59% (2006)

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

Math

45% (2007)

39% (2006)

43% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

54% (2007)

64% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math

47% (2007)

55% (2006)

49% (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	67%
Female	78%
Male	58%
Black	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	82%
Poverty	66%
Non-poverty	79%
Special education students	30%
General education students	73%
Non-limited English proficient	67%
Non-migrant	67%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	63%
Male	59%
Black	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	66%
Poverty	60%
Non-poverty	68%
Special education students	23%
General education students	67%
Non-limited English proficient	61%
Non-migrant	61%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	88%
Male	65%
Black	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Poverty	75%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	38%
General education students	83%
Non-limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	77%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	77%
Male	54%
Black	62%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	78%
Poverty	63%
Non-poverty	82%
Special education students	25%
General education students	72%
Non-limited English proficient	66%
Non-migrant	66%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	76%
Male	69%
Black	68%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	70%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	42%
General education students	77%
Non-limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	73%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	68%
Male	53%
Black	57%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	73%
Poverty	57%
Non-poverty	82%
Special education students	31%
General education students	65%
Non-limited English proficient	61%
Non-migrant	61%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	86%
Male	71%
Black	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	85%
Poverty	77%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	29%
General education students	85%
Non-limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	60%
Male	53%
Black	56%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	61%
Poverty	53%
Non-poverty	71%
Special education students	9%
General education students	62%
Non-limited English proficient	56%
Non-migrant	56%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	60%
Female	73%
Male	48%
Black	56%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	75%
Poverty	56%
Non-poverty	77%
Special education students	9%
General education students	68%
Non-limited English proficient	60%
Non-migrant	60%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	52%
Male	38%
Black	42%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	53%
Poverty	42%
Non-poverty	56%
Special education students	7%
General education students	50%
Non-limited English proficient	45%
Non-migrant	45%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	54%
Female	61%
Male	48%
Black	47%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	79%
Poverty	49%
Non-poverty	75%
Special education students	6%
General education students	59%
Non-limited English proficient	54%
Non-migrant	54%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	51%
Male	42%
Black	39%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	76%
Poverty	40%
Non-poverty	75%
Special education students	9%
General education students	50%
Non-limited English proficient	47%
Non-migrant	47%

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

70% (2007)

69% (2006)

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

Social Studies

59% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

70% (2007)

72% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language

66% (2007)

66% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math

74% (2007)

70% (2006)

67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading

81% (2007)

88% (2006)

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

Social Studies

83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science

86% (2007)

94% (2006)

96% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language

85% (2007)

92% (2006)

95% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math

83% (2007)

91% (2006)

92% (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	70%
Female	76%
Male	64%
Black	66%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	86%
Poverty	67%
Non-poverty	82%
Special education students	18%
General education students	76%
Non-limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	70%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	59%
Female	59%
Male	59%
Black	49%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Poverty	52%
Non-poverty	81%
Special education students	18%
General education students	63%
Non-limited English proficient	59%
Non-migrant	59%

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	72%
Male	68%
Black	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Poverty	66%
Non-poverty	84%
Special education students	24%
General education students	75%
Non-limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	70%

Language	This District
All Students	66%
Female	73%
Male	58%
Black	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Poverty	61%
Non-poverty	84%
Special education students	27%
General education students	70%
Non-limited English proficient	66%
Non-migrant	66%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	78%
Male	68%
Black	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Poverty	71%
Non-poverty	82%
Special education students	24%
General education students	79%
Non-limited English proficient	74%
Non-migrant	74%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	86%
Male	74%
Black	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Poverty	76%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	13%
General education students	89%
Non-limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	83%
Female	86%
Male	80%
Black	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Poverty	79%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	16%
General education students	91%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	82%
Black	83%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Poverty	83%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	26%
General education students	93%
Non-limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Language	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	80%
Black	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Poverty	81%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	19%
General education students	93%
Non-limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	79%
Black	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	82%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	23%
General education students	90%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

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, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	14	13

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	78%	36%
White, not Hispanic	21%	59%
Hispanic	<1%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	84%	51%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,467	$7,668

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	54%	59%
Student and staff support	12%	9%
Administration	11%	11%
Other expenditures	24%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >