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Alexander City School District

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375 Lee Street
Alexander City, AL 35010
Tallapoosa County
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PH: (256) 234-8698
FAX: (256) 234-8649

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Grades K-12
3496 students
5 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

84% (2007)

83% (2006)

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

Math

80% (2007)

83% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

89% (2007)

85% (2006)

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

Math

86% (2007)

80% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

87% (2007)

80% (2006)

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

Math

85% (2007)

82% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

86% (2007)

85% (2006)

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

Math

80% (2007)

86% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

82% (2007)

77% (2006)

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

Math

68% (2007)

66% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

72% (2007)

68% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math

67% (2007)

72% (2006)

67% (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	89%
Male	81%
Black	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	77%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	43%
General education students	91%
Non-limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	85%
Male	77%
Black	66%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	72%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	45%
General education students	87%
Non-limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	95%
Male	83%
Black	88%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Poverty	85%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	53%
General education students	94%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	84%
Black	81%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Poverty	82%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	44%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	89%
Male	85%
Black	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Poverty	79%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	33%
General education students	93%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	81%
Black	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Poverty	74%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	41%
General education students	90%
Non-limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	84%
Black	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Poverty	79%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	46%
General education students	93%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	78%
Black	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	69%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	41%
General education students	86%
Non-limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	89%
Male	75%
Black	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	70%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	23%
General education students	89%
Non-limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	76%
Male	61%
Black	59%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	74%
Poverty	57%
Non-poverty	79%
Special education students	11%
General education students	75%
Non-limited English proficient	68%
Non-migrant	68%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	85%
Male	59%
Black	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	81%
Poverty	59%
Non-poverty	83%
Special education students	24%
General education students	79%
Non-limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	72%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	78%
Male	56%
Black	46%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	78%
Poverty	49%
Non-poverty	81%
Special education students	12%
General education students	75%
Non-limited English proficient	67%
Non-migrant	67%

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

86% (2007)

88% (2006)

92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies

81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

89% (2007)

88% (2006)

90% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language

87% (2007)

87% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math

93% (2007)

88% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading

92% (2007)

99% (2006)

98% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies

95% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science

95% (2007)

100% (2006)

100% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language

95% (2007)

100% (2006)

98% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math

94% (2007)

98% (2006)

98% (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	86%
Female	88%
Male	84%
Black	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	96%
Poverty	70%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	13%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	86%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	81%
Female	78%
Male	85%
Black	69%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	66%
Non-poverty	89%
Special education students	20%
General education students	86%
Non-limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	87%
Male	91%
Black	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	96%
Poverty	78%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	47%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Language	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	84%
Black	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Poverty	74%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	13%
General education students	93%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	91%
Black	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	98%
Poverty	83%
Non-poverty	99%
Special education students	33%
General education students	98%
Non-limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	96%
Male	88%
Black	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	97%
Poverty	83%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	25%
General education students	99%
Non-limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	95%
Female	97%
Male	94%
Black	89%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	99%
Poverty	90%
Non-poverty	98%
Special education students	50%
General education students	100%
Non-limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%

Science	This District
All Students	95%
Female	97%
Male	94%
Black	89%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	99%
Poverty	90%
Non-poverty	98%
Special education students	50%
General education students	100%
Non-limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%

Language	This District
All Students	95%
Female	97%
Male	94%
Black	89%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	99%
Poverty	90%
Non-poverty	98%
Special education students	50%
General education students	100%
Non-limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	97%
Male	92%
Black	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	99%
Poverty	87%
Non-poverty	98%
Special education students	40%
General education students	100%
Non-limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	94%

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	14	13

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	58%	59%
Black, not Hispanic	40%	36%
Hispanic	2%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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	50%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,151	$7,668

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	65%	59%
Student and staff support	8%	9%
Administration	10%	11%
Other expenditures	16%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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