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Montgomery County School District

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P.O. Box 1991
Montgomery, AL 36102
Montgomery County
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PH: (334) 223-6710
FAX: (334) 269-3076

  • Grades PK-12
  • n/a students
  • 61 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 83% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 80% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 81% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 82% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 67% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 62% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 45% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 38% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 60% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 54% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 43% (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 Students83%
Female86%
Male79%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islander91%
Hispanic79%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty78%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students45%
General education students86%
Limited English proficient76%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female76%
Male74%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic71%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty68%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students39%
General education students78%
Limited English proficient80%
Non-limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant75%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female85%
Male76%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islander91%
Hispanic73%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty76%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students39%
General education students85%
Limited English proficient77%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant80%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female76%
Male71%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanic72%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty68%
Non-poverty87%
Special education students35%
General education students78%
Limited English proficient81%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant74%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female87%
Male75%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanic79%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty76%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students36%
General education students87%
Limited English proficient75%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant81%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female80%
Male69%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islander98%
Hispanic64%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty70%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students32%
General education students80%
Limited English proficient77%
Non-limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant75%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female87%
Male77%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanic81%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty78%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students40%
General education students88%
Limited English proficient80%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female70%
Male64%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanic62%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Poverty59%
Non-poverty85%
Special education students22%
General education students73%
Limited English proficient72%
Non-limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant67%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students62%
Female71%
Male54%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic60%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Poverty55%
Non-poverty81%
Special education students14%
General education students70%
Limited English proficient58%
Non-limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant62%

MathThis District
All Students45%
Female50%
Male40%
Black39%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanic48%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Poverty35%
Non-poverty68%
Special education students6%
General education students51%
Limited English proficient72%
Non-limited English proficient44%
Non-migrant45%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students60%
Female70%
Male50%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanic41%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Poverty52%
Non-poverty79%
Special education students15%
General education students66%
Limited English proficient53%
Non-limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant60%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female60%
Male47%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islander98%
Hispanic48%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Poverty45%
Non-poverty74%
Special education students13%
General education students59%
Limited English proficient78%
Non-limited English proficient53%
Non-migrant54%
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
 78% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
 63% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 71% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 73% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
 89% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies
 87% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science
 89% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language
 88% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 93% (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

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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
All Students78%
Female82%
Male73%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islander78%
Hispanic84%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty72%
Non-poverty85%
Special education students20%
General education students86%
Limited English proficient63%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students63%
Female63%
Male63%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islander74%
Hispanic79%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Poverty54%
Non-poverty76%
Special education students14%
General education students70%
Limited English proficient53%
Non-limited English proficient64%
Non-migrant63%

ScienceThis District
All Students71%
Female72%
Male69%
Black66%
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanic79%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty62%
Non-poverty81%
Special education students20%
General education students78%
Limited English proficient69%
Non-limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant71%

LanguageThis District
All Students73%
Female77%
Male67%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanic74%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty66%
Non-poverty81%
Special education students13%
General education students81%
Limited English proficient53%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female78%
Male73%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanic84%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty70%
Non-poverty83%
Special education students21%
General education students84%
Limited English proficient69%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic85%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students27%
General education students97%
Limited English proficient76%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students87%
Female88%
Male85%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic85%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty83%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students29%
General education students95%
Limited English proficient76%
Non-limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%

ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Female90%
Male89%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students32%
General education students97%
Limited English proficient92%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%

LanguageThis District
All Students88%
Female90%
Male85%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic90%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty84%
Non-poverty91%
Special education students29%
General education students95%
Limited English proficient80%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female92%
Male87%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty87%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students27%
General education students98%
Limited English proficient92%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%
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 teacher1013

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic77%36%
White, not Hispanic19%59%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%1%
Hispanic2%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program66%52%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,354$7,668
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%59%
Student and staff support13%9%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures20%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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