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Etowah County School District

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

3200 W Meighan Blvd
Gadsden, AL 35904
Etowah County
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PH: (256) 549-7578
FAX: (256) 549-7582

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Grades PK-12
9253 students
23 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

87% (2007)

83% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

91% (2007)

91% (2006)

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

Math

88% (2007)

89% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

91% (2007)

84% (2006)

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

Math

86% (2007)

84% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

89% (2007)

85% (2006)

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

Math

80% (2007)

81% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

81% (2007)

77% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math

57% (2007)

60% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

76% (2007)

78% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math

67% (2007)

71% (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

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	95%
Male	88%
Black	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	93%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Poverty	88%
Non-poverty	95%
Special education students	56%
General education students	95%
Limited English proficient	93%
Non-limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	85%
Black	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	86%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	87%
Poverty	80%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	48%
General education students	91%
Limited English proficient	80%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	88%
Black	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Poverty	89%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	47%
General education students	95%
Limited English proficient	64%
Non-limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	85%
Black	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Poverty	84%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	48%
General education students	91%
Limited English proficient	86%
Non-limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	96%
Male	87%
Black	100%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	93%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Poverty	88%
Non-poverty	94%
Special education students	48%
General education students	96%
Limited English proficient	90%
Non-limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	82%
Black	100%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	87%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	85%
Poverty	81%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	38%
General education students	90%
Limited English proficient	80%
Non-limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	94%
Male	83%
Black	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	78%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	84%
Non-poverty	93%
Special education students	45%
General education students	93%
Limited English proficient	67%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	79%
Black	62%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	83%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	80%
Poverty	71%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	41%
General education students	84%
Limited English proficient	83%
Non-limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	87%
Male	77%
Black	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	69%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	82%
Poverty	72%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	35%
General education students	88%
Limited English proficient	58%
Non-limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	61%
Male	53%
Black	45%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	38%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	57%
Poverty	45%
Non-poverty	66%
Special education students	9%
General education students	64%
Limited English proficient	25%
Non-limited English proficient	57%
Non-migrant	57%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	87%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	33%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	78%
Poverty	65%
Non-poverty	84%
Special education students	22%
General education students	85%
Limited English proficient	0%
Non-limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	70%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	60%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	68%
Poverty	55%
Non-poverty	77%
Special education students	21%
General education students	75%
Limited English proficient	36%
Non-limited English proficient	68%
Non-migrant	67%

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

85% (2007)

83% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies

76% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

88% (2007)

83% (2006)

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

Language

79% (2007)

79% (2006)

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

Math

86% (2007)

75% (2006)

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

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading

91% (2007)

95% (2006)

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

Social Studies

86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science

89% (2007)

96% (2006)

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

Language

87% (2007)

93% (2006)

93% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math

86% (2007)

95% (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

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	85%
Female	84%
Male	86%
Black	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	86%
Poverty	75%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	36%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	76%
Female	68%
Male	83%
Black	39%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	77%
Poverty	62%
Non-poverty	81%
Special education students	30%
General education students	83%
Non-limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	76%

Science	This District
All Students	88%
Female	87%
Male	89%
Black	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	82%
Non-poverty	91%
Special education students	46%
General education students	95%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	88%

Language	This District
All Students	79%
Female	82%
Male	77%
Black	50%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	80%
Poverty	68%
Non-poverty	83%
Special education students	24%
General education students	87%
Non-limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	87%
Black	83%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	86%
Poverty	81%
Non-poverty	88%
Special education students	41%
General education students	92%
Non-limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	89%
Black	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	91%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	93%
Poverty	86%
Non-poverty	92%
Special education students	54%
General education students	97%
Non-limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	86%
Black	49%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	82%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	43%
General education students	94%
Non-limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	90%
Male	88%
Black	57%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	91%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Poverty	84%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	47%
General education students	96%
Non-limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Language	This District
All Students	87%
Female	91%
Male	83%
Black	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	91%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Poverty	78%
Non-poverty	90%
Special education students	39%
General education students	96%
Non-limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	83%
Black	45%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	91%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Poverty	82%
Non-poverty	87%
Special education students	41%
General education students	94%
Non-limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

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	94%	59%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	36%
Hispanic	2%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	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	40%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,702	$7,668

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	59%
Student and staff support	10%	9%
Administration	11%	11%
Other expenditures	18%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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