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Dekalb County School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

P.O. Box 1668
Rainsville, AL 35986
Dekalb County
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PH: (256) 638-6921
FAX: (256) 638-9720

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Grades K-12
8331 students
15 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

83% (2007)

80% (2006)

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

Math

72% (2007)

65% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

82% (2007)

83% (2006)

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

Math

76% (2007)

74% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

80% (2007)

72% (2006)

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

Math

68% (2007)

67% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

81% (2007)

82% (2006)

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

Math

70% (2007)

75% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

71% (2007)

62% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math

58% (2007)

51% (2006)

54% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

65% (2007)

64% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math

62% (2007)

63% (2006)

60% (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	83%
Female	85%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	83%
White	85%
Poverty	77%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	44%
General education students	86%
Limited English proficient	62%
Non-limited English proficient	86%
Migrant	57%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	75%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	70%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	73%
White	73%
Poverty	65%
Non-poverty	85%
Special education students	35%
General education students	76%
Limited English proficient	60%
Non-limited English proficient	74%
Migrant	69%
Non-migrant	73%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	89%
White	85%
Poverty	77%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	34%
General education students	86%
Limited English proficient	56%
Non-limited English proficient	86%
Migrant	36%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	77%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	83%
White	78%
Poverty	70%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	36%
General education students	80%
Limited English proficient	58%
Non-limited English proficient	79%
Migrant	33%
Non-migrant	77%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	86%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	70%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	82%
White	83%
Poverty	76%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	34%
General education students	86%
Limited English proficient	61%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	72%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	60%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	78%
White	68%
Poverty	64%
Non-poverty	76%
Special education students	24%
General education students	73%
Limited English proficient	49%
Non-limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	68%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	89%
Male	74%
Black	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	57%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	91%
White	84%
Poverty	77%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	34%
General education students	85%
Limited English proficient	41%
Non-limited English proficient	84%
Migrant	38%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	78%
Male	65%
Black	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	82%
White	72%
Poverty	65%
Non-poverty	78%
Special education students	22%
General education students	75%
Limited English proficient	44%
Non-limited English proficient	73%
Migrant	54%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	78%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	49%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	83%
White	73%
Poverty	60%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	15%
General education students	77%
Limited English proficient	32%
Non-limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	71%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	61%
Male	55%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	69%
White	57%
Poverty	48%
Non-poverty	71%
Special education students	5%
General education students	64%
Limited English proficient	33%
Non-limited English proficient	60%
Non-migrant	58%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	65%
Female	69%
Male	62%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	38%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	81%
White	67%
Poverty	57%
Non-poverty	77%
Special education students	14%
General education students	71%
Limited English proficient	23%
Non-limited English proficient	69%
Migrant	50%
Non-migrant	66%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	61%
Male	62%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	76%
White	63%
Poverty	54%
Non-poverty	72%
Special education students	19%
General education students	67%
Limited English proficient	29%
Non-limited English proficient	65%
Migrant	55%
Non-migrant	62%

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

80% (2007)

88% (2006)

85% (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

83% (2007)

87% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language

79% (2007)

83% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math

83% (2007)

85% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading

93% (2007)

95% (2006)

92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies

91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science

93% (2007)

95% (2006)

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

Language

92% (2007)

91% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math

93% (2007)

95% (2006)

91% (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	80%
Female	83%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	91%
White	81%
Poverty	70%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	22%
General education students	87%
Limited English proficient	21%
Non-limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	80%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	73%
Female	71%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	82%
White	76%
Poverty	62%
Non-poverty	81%
Special education students	29%
General education students	79%
Limited English proficient	11%
Non-limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	73%

Science	This District
All Students	83%
Female	82%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	92%
White	84%
Poverty	77%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	36%
General education students	89%
Limited English proficient	37%
Non-limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	83%

Language	This District
All Students	79%
Female	82%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	90%
White	80%
Poverty	67%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	24%
General education students	86%
Limited English proficient	32%
Non-limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	92%
White	83%
Poverty	78%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	33%
General education students	89%
Limited English proficient	63%
Non-limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	97%
White	93%
Poverty	90%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	33%
General education students	98%
Non-limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	91%
Female	89%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	95%
White	91%
Poverty	86%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	56%
General education students	94%
Non-limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Science	This District
All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	97%
White	94%
Poverty	87%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	50%
General education students	97%
Non-limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Language	This District
All Students	92%
Female	96%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	92%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	92%
White	92%
Poverty	90%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	42%
General education students	96%
Non-limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	88%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	93%
White	93%
Poverty	88%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	33%
General education students	98%
Non-limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

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	11	13

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	75%	59%
Hispanic	14%	3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	9%	<1%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<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	58%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,373	$7,668

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	59%
Student and staff support	10%	9%
Administration	9%	11%
Other expenditures	20%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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