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Albertville City School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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107 West Main St
Albertville, AL 35950
Marshall County
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PH: (256) 891-1183
FAX: (256) 891-6303

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3653 students
  • 5 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 87% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 87% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 85% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

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

Math
 77% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 89% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 84% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 78% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 70% (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

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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 Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty81%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students27%
General education students92%
Limited English proficient67%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Migrant61%
Non-migrant89%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female91%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty82%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students27%
General education students91%
Limited English proficient72%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Migrant83%
Non-migrant87%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female88%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty77%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students36%
General education students88%
Limited English proficient63%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Migrant50%
Non-migrant87%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female78%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Poverty71%
Non-poverty87%
Special education students36%
General education students80%
Limited English proficient59%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Migrant41%
Non-migrant80%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female88%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty78%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students45%
General education students88%
Limited English proficient59%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Migrant58%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female79%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Poverty65%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students40%
General education students80%
Limited English proficient47%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Migrant46%
Non-migrant79%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female96%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty84%
Non-poverty94%
Special education students20%
General education students94%
Limited English proficient71%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant89%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female75%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Poverty62%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students20%
General education students79%
Limited English proficient56%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant75%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female90%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Poverty72%
Non-poverty96%
Special education students33%
General education students88%
Limited English proficient67%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Migrant56%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female77%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Poverty58%
Non-poverty82%
Special education students19%
General education students74%
Limited English proficient52%
Non-limited English proficient72%
Migrant50%
Non-migrant72%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female83%
Male72%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Poverty66%
Non-poverty92%
General education students78%
Limited English proficient14%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Migrant30%
Non-migrant79%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female71%
Male66%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic53%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Poverty56%
Non-poverty86%
General education students71%
Limited English proficient23%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Migrant30%
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
 92% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
 88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 91% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 92% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
 94% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies
 94% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science
 95% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language
 94% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
 94% (2007)
 97% (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

See Alabama's state standards

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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 Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty82%
Non-poverty96%
General education students95%
Limited English proficient69%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant92%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty93%
General education students91%
Limited English proficient50%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant88%

ScienceThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty81%
Non-poverty95%
General education students93%
Limited English proficient56%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant91%

LanguageThis District
All Students88%
Female94%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty72%
Non-poverty95%
General education students91%
Limited English proficient44%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female95%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty93%
General education students95%
Limited English proficient81%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant92%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female97%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty92%
Non-poverty95%
General education students98%
Limited English proficient92%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty92%
Non-poverty94%
General education students97%
Limited English proficient92%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty92%
Non-poverty96%
General education students99%
Limited English proficient92%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

LanguageThis District
All Students94%
Female98%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Poverty90%
Non-poverty95%
General education students98%
Limited English proficient67%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant94%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female97%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Poverty92%
Non-poverty95%
General education students98%
Limited English proficient92%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
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 teacher1613

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic72%59%
Hispanic26%3%
Black, not Hispanic2%36%
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 program54%52%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,140$7,668
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%59%
Student and staff support9%9%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures19%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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