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Gadsden City School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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P.O. Box 184
Gadsden, AL 35902
Etowah County
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PH: (256) 549-2903
FAX: (256) 549-2950

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 3851 students
  • 15 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 80% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 73% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 83% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 81% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 72% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 55% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 75% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 58% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 66% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 60% (2007)
 66% (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

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 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
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female85%
Male74%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students32%
General education students85%
Limited English proficient37%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant80%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female78%
Male68%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Poverty66%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students34%
General education students77%
Limited English proficient55%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant74%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female87%
Male78%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty78%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students38%
General education students89%
Limited English proficient77%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female80%
Male73%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty71%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students35%
General education students83%
Limited English proficient77%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female85%
Male77%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty77%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students46%
General education students87%
Limited English proficient75%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female73%
Male68%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Poverty65%
Non-poverty85%
Special education students27%
General education students78%
Limited English proficient48%
Non-limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant71%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female80%
Male65%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty66%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students20%
General education students82%
Limited English proficient50%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant72%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female60%
Male51%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White71%
Poverty48%
Non-poverty81%
Special education students8%
General education students64%
Limited English proficient56%
Non-limited English proficient55%
Non-migrant55%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Female78%
Male72%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Poverty70%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students21%
General education students87%
Limited English proficient62%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female63%
Male53%
Black52%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Poverty49%
Non-poverty87%
Special education students11%
General education students69%
Limited English proficient23%
Non-limited English proficient60%
Non-migrant58%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students66%
Female71%
Male61%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Poverty59%
Non-poverty85%
Special education students18%
General education students77%
Limited English proficient43%
Non-limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant66%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female64%
Male57%
Black55%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic25%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Poverty53%
Non-poverty84%
Special education students21%
General education students70%
Limited English proficient13%
Non-limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant61%
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

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 AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
Data not available for this district (2007)
 84% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
Data not available for this district (2007)
 80% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
Data not available for this district (2007)
 76% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
Data not available for this district (2007)
 83% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
Data not available for this district (2007)
 90% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science
Data not available for this district (2007)
 92% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language
Data not available for this district (2007)
 89% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
Data not available for this district (2007)
 90% (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

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 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
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

Social StudiesThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

LanguageThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

Social StudiesThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

LanguageThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1413
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic56%36%
White, not Hispanic38%59%
Hispanic5%3%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program69%52%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,287$7,668
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%59%
Student and staff support12%9%
Administration12%11%
Other expenditures18%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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