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Anniston City School District

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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P.O. Box 1500
Anniston, AL 36202
Calhoun County
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PH: (256) 231-5000
FAX: (256) 231-5073

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2567 students
  • 9 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 77% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 77% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 62% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 82% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 67% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 58% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 38% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 51% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 19% (2007)
 22% (2006)
 40% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 51% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 46% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 27% (2007)
 32% (2006)
 32% (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 Students77%
Female84%
Male72%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students45%
General education students81%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female62%
Male60%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Poverty57%
Non-poverty83%
Special education students36%
General education students64%
Non-limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant61%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female84%
Male71%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Poverty76%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students38%
General education students80%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female60%
Male63%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Poverty60%
Non-poverty76%
Special education students23%
General education students65%
Non-limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant62%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female87%
Male76%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Poverty79%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students55%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female76%
Male63%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White50%
Poverty67%
Non-poverty83%
Special education students9%
General education students73%
Non-limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant70%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female77%
Male56%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty66%
Non-poverty79%
Special education students33%
General education students70%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant67%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female63%
Male52%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty56%
Non-poverty79%
Special education students13%
General education students62%
Non-limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant58%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students51%
Female57%
Male46%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty49%
Non-poverty83%
Special education students23%
General education students56%
Non-limited English proficient51%
Non-migrant51%

MathThis District
All Students19%
Female24%
Male15%
Black19%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty18%
Non-poverty33%
Special education students0%
General education students23%
Non-limited English proficient18%
Non-migrant19%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students51%
Female56%
Male45%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty46%
Non-poverty76%
Special education students6%
General education students60%
Non-limited English proficient51%
Non-migrant51%

MathThis District
All Students27%
Female25%
Male30%
Black26%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty25%
Non-poverty41%
Special education students3%
General education students32%
Non-limited English proficient27%
Non-migrant27%
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
 65% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
 59% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 54% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 68% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 73% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 43% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
 89% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 85% (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
 83% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language
 88% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 79% (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 Students65%
Female66%
Male65%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty62%
Non-poverty72%
Special education students8%
General education students79%
Non-limited English proficient65%
Non-migrant65%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students59%
Female54%
Male64%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty56%
Non-poverty67%
Special education students15%
General education students70%
Non-limited English proficient60%
Non-migrant59%

ScienceThis District
All Students54%
Female48%
Male60%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty51%
Non-poverty60%
Special education students12%
General education students64%
Non-limited English proficient55%
Non-migrant54%

LanguageThis District
All Students68%
Female69%
Male68%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty64%
Non-poverty77%
Special education students8%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female75%
Male71%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty69%
Non-poverty81%
Special education students23%
General education students85%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female89%
Male90%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty86%
Non-poverty97%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students87%
Female83%
Male90%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty85%
Non-poverty90%
General education students95%
Non-limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%

ScienceThis District
All Students83%
Female81%
Male84%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty79%
Non-poverty90%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%

LanguageThis District
All Students88%
Female87%
Male90%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty85%
Non-poverty97%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female87%
Male90%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty86%
Non-poverty94%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%
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 Hispanic93%36%
White, not Hispanic5%59%
Hispanic2%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 program83%52%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,242$7,668
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional52%59%
Student and staff support11%9%
Administration12%11%
Other expenditures24%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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