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Shelby County School District

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

P.O. Box 1910
Columbiana, AL 35051
Shelby County
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PH: (205) 682-7000
FAX: (205) 682-7005

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Grades PK-12
23,336 students
37 schools

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ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

91% (2007)

89% (2006)

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

Math

83% (2007)

85% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

91% (2007)

88% (2006)

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

Math

82% (2007)

78% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

88% (2007)

87% (2006)

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

Math

79% (2007)

82% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

89% (2007)

89% (2006)

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

Math

81% (2007)

83% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

85% (2007)

82% (2006)

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

Math

74% (2007)

69% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

81% (2007)

82% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math

76% (2007)

80% (2006)

76% (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	91%
Female	92%
Male	90%
Black	87%
Asian/Pacific Islander	96%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Poverty	81%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	43%
General education students	94%
Limited English proficient	70%
Non-limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	82%
Male	84%
Black	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	96%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	87%
Poverty	67%
Non-poverty	89%
Special education students	39%
General education students	86%
Limited English proficient	63%
Non-limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	93%
Male	89%
Black	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	94%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	93%
Unreported ethnicity	77%
Poverty	80%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	35%
General education students	94%
Limited English proficient	78%
Non-limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	81%
Male	83%
Black	66%
Asian/Pacific Islander	94%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	86%
Unreported ethnicity	62%
Poverty	65%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	23%
General education students	86%
Limited English proficient	61%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	86%
Black	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	91%
Hispanic	68%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Poverty	76%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	31%
General education students	92%
Limited English proficient	62%
Non-limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	78%
Black	62%
Asian/Pacific Islander	89%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Poverty	61%
Non-poverty	86%
Special education students	18%
General education students	84%
Limited English proficient	53%
Non-limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	79%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	86%
Black	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	89%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	93%
Poverty	73%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	36%
General education students	93%
Limited English proficient	58%
Non-limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	84%
Male	78%
Black	62%
Asian/Pacific Islander	89%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	85%
Poverty	60%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	28%
General education students	85%
Limited English proficient	54%
Non-limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	90%
Male	81%
Black	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	89%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	68%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	29%
General education students	90%
Limited English proficient	61%
Non-limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	76%
Male	72%
Black	58%
Asian/Pacific Islander	97%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	77%
Poverty	51%
Non-poverty	81%
Special education students	14%
General education students	78%
Limited English proficient	54%
Non-limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	74%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	87%
Male	75%
Black	68%
Asian/Pacific Islander	81%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	85%
Poverty	62%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	20%
General education students	85%
Limited English proficient	36%
Non-limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	78%
Male	74%
Black	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	96%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	80%
Poverty	55%
Non-poverty	83%
Special education students	18%
General education students	80%
Limited English proficient	41%
Non-limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	76%

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

88% (2007)

91% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies

83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

90% (2007)

93% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language

88% (2007)

89% (2006)

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

Math

89% (2007)

90% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading

96% (2007)

97% (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

96% (2007)

99% (2006)

98% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language

95% (2007)

97% (2006)

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

Math

95% (2007)

98% (2006)

97% (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	88%
Female	90%
Male	86%
Black	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	71%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Poverty	71%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	22%
General education students	93%
Limited English proficient	63%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	83%
Female	83%
Male	84%
Black	66%
Asian/Pacific Islander	74%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	87%
Poverty	62%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	28%
General education students	88%
Limited English proficient	63%
Non-limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	83%

Science	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	89%
Black	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	87%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Poverty	70%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	40%
General education students	94%
Limited English proficient	67%
Non-limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	90%

Language	This District
All Students	88%
Female	92%
Male	83%
Black	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	81%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Poverty	66%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	21%
General education students	93%
Limited English proficient	63%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	86%
Black	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	87%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Poverty	73%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	29%
General education students	94%
Limited English proficient	79%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	95%
Black	92%
Asian/Pacific Islander	94%
Hispanic	90%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	96%
Poverty	86%
Non-poverty	97%
Special education students	50%
General education students	99%
Limited English proficient	85%
Non-limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	94%
Black	88%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	88%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Poverty	81%
Non-poverty	96%
Special education students	50%
General education students	97%
Limited English proficient	85%
Non-limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Science	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	96%
Black	93%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	95%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	97%
Poverty	88%
Non-poverty	97%
Special education students	55%
General education students	99%
Limited English proficient	94%
Non-limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Language	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	94%
Black	93%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	96%
Poverty	85%
Non-poverty	97%
Special education students	49%
General education students	99%
Limited English proficient	82%
Non-limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	95%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	94%
Black	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	100%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	96%
Poverty	87%
Non-poverty	97%
Special education students	49%
General education students	99%
Limited English proficient	100%
Non-limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%

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	14	13

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	80%	59%
Black, not Hispanic	13%	36%
Hispanic	6%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<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	25%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,951	$7,668

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	59%
Student and staff support	11%	9%
Administration	9%	11%
Other expenditures	21%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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