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  ARMT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 4

Reading
 91% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 85% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 91% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 96% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 90% (2005)
 94% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 97% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 71% (2005)
 52% (2004)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 97% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 94% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 77% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 66% (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 4
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female98%
Male84%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty97%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female90%
Male86%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty94%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Black87%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students80%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female82%
Male84%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty81%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students80%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty96%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students81%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

MathThis School
All Students97%
Female95%
Male100%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Poverty96%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students95%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Black96%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Poverty95%
Non-poverty100%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female89%
Male84%
Black92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty87%
Non-poverty88%
General education students89%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students94%
Female98%
Male88%
Black92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty93%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students55%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female87%
Male83%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Poverty79%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students45%
General education students89%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%
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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