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Wilcox County School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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P.O. Box 160
Camden, AL 36726
Wilcox County
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PH: (334) 682-4716
FAX: (334) 682-4179

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2334 students
  • 7 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 83% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

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

Math
 73% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 84% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 79% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 50% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 57% (2007)
 35% (2006)
 42% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 51% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 40% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 34% (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%
Female88%
Male78%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty83%
Special education students42%
General education students89%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female78%
Male74%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty76%
Special education students37%
General education students82%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female90%
Male70%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty78%
Special education students23%
General education students88%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female82%
Male66%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty73%
Special education students23%
General education students81%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female89%
Male80%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty84%
Special education students40%
General education students90%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female82%
Male73%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty77%
Special education students45%
General education students82%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female87%
Male71%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty79%
Special education students15%
General education students85%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female81%
Male74%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty77%
Special education students23%
General education students82%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students50%
Female68%
Male32%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty50%
Special education students8%
General education students54%
Non-limited English proficient50%
Non-migrant50%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female68%
Male47%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty57%
Special education students31%
General education students60%
Non-limited English proficient57%
Non-migrant57%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students51%
Female57%
Male45%
Black51%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty51%
Special education students5%
General education students57%
Non-limited English proficient51%
Non-migrant51%

MathThis District
All Students40%
Female47%
Male34%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty40%
Special education students15%
General education students43%
Non-limited English proficient40%
Non-migrant40%
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
 80% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
 78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 72% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 78% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 93% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
 96% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies
 97% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science
 97% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

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

Math
 97% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (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 Students80%
Female88%
Male71%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty79%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students78%
Female83%
Male74%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty78%
General education students85%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

ScienceThis District
All Students72%
Female77%
Male66%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty72%
General education students78%
Non-limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant72%

LanguageThis District
All Students78%
Female81%
Male74%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty78%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty93%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Black96%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty97%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students97%
Female99%
Male96%
Black97%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty98%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

ScienceThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
Black97%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty97%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

LanguageThis District
All Students97%
Female99%
Male95%
Black97%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty97%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female99%
Male96%
Black97%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Poverty98%
General education students99%
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 teacher1513

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic100%36%
White, not Hispanic<1%59%
Hispanic<1%3%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program96%52%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,172$7,668
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional53%59%
Student and staff support12%9%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures23%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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