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Andalusia City School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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122 6th Ave
Andalusia, AL 36420
Covington County
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PH: (334) 222-3186
FAX: (334) 222-8631

  • Grades K-12
  • 1625 students
  • 3 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 92% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 87% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 79% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 82% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 88% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 82% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 71% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 41% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 82% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 75% (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 Students92%
Female98%
Male85%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty91%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students46%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students38%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty82%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students33%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female76%
Male82%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Poverty67%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students50%
General education students82%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female83%
Male80%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty74%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students27%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female78%
Male76%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty64%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students27%
General education students82%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant77%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female93%
Male84%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty83%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students36%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female75%
Male77%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Poverty65%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students27%
General education students81%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female87%
Male78%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty69%
Non-poverty95%
General education students81%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female73%
Male69%
Black55%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Poverty57%
Non-poverty84%
General education students72%
Non-limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant71%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female85%
Male79%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty89%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female71%
Male70%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Poverty63%
Non-poverty77%
General education students75%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant70%
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
 79% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
 73% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 84% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 79% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
 95% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies
 93% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science
 95% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language
 94% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
 97% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 99% (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 Students79%
Female80%
Male79%
Black52%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Poverty57%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students17%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students73%
Female68%
Male81%
Black45%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty50%
Non-poverty88%
Special education students11%
General education students85%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%

ScienceThis District
All Students84%
Female83%
Male85%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty70%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students28%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%

LanguageThis District
All Students79%
Female83%
Male74%
Black55%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Poverty61%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students11%
General education students92%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female88%
Male83%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students17%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Black87%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Poverty86%
Non-poverty99%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students93%
Female88%
Male100%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty86%
Non-poverty96%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Female92%
Male100%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty86%
Non-poverty99%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

LanguageThis District
All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Black87%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Poverty86%
Non-poverty97%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Poverty89%
Non-poverty100%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
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 teacher1713

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic65%59%
Black, not Hispanic34%36%
Hispanic<1%3%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
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 program50%52%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,251$7,668
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%59%
Student and staff support8%9%
Administration12%11%
Other expenditures18%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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