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Lawrence County School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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14131 Market St
Moulton, AL 35650
Lawrence County
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PH: (256) 905-2400
FAX: (256) 905-2406

  • Grades K-12
  • 5616 students
  • 15 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

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

Math
 81% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

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

Math
 88% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 88% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 86% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 78% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 60% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 69% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 58% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 64% (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 Students85%
Female88%
Male83%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native91%
White86%
Poverty82%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students38%
General education students90%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native82%
White81%
Poverty76%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students41%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native90%
White91%
Poverty87%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students48%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native84%
White89%
Poverty84%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students52%
General education students90%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female92%
Male83%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native86%
White88%
Poverty83%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students14%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female88%
Male83%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native82%
White87%
Poverty80%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students19%
General education students90%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant86%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female89%
Male84%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native93%
White84%
Poverty82%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students26%
General education students93%
Non-limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female87%
Male81%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native92%
White81%
Poverty80%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students26%
General education students90%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female84%
Male73%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native90%
White77%
Poverty69%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students29%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female64%
Male56%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native70%
White58%
Poverty49%
Non-poverty72%
Special education students5%
General education students66%
Non-limited English proficient60%
Non-migrant60%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female80%
Male61%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native78%
White71%
Poverty63%
Non-poverty76%
Special education students14%
General education students75%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant70%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female66%
Male52%
Black34%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native65%
White61%
Poverty50%
Non-poverty68%
Special education students11%
General education students63%
Non-limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant58%
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
 78% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 84% (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
 84% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 78% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 81% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
 91% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 95% (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
 92% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language
 91% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
 92% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 94% (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 Students78%
Female86%
Male69%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native84%
White82%
Poverty69%
Non-poverty85%
Special education students23%
General education students84%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students78%
Female79%
Male77%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native77%
White82%
Poverty72%
Non-poverty82%
Special education students30%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

ScienceThis District
All Students84%
Female86%
Male81%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native86%
White91%
Poverty75%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students35%
General education students89%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%

LanguageThis District
All Students78%
Female87%
Male68%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native86%
White82%
Poverty68%
Non-poverty85%
Special education students23%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female84%
Male77%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native86%
White83%
Poverty72%
Non-poverty87%
Special education students18%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female90%
Male91%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native94%
White92%
Poverty79%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students21%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native94%
White92%
Poverty81%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students18%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female92%
Male93%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native96%
White93%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students26%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

LanguageThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male90%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native94%
White91%
Poverty80%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students15%
General education students98%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native95%
White91%
Poverty82%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students12%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%
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 teacher1313

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic62%59%
American Indian/Alaskan Native20%<1%
Black, not Hispanic16%36%
Hispanic1%3%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program52%52%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,861$7,668
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%59%
Student and staff support8%9%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures23%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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