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Monroe County School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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Box 967
Monroeville, AL 36461
Monroe County
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PH: (251) 575-2168
FAX: (251) 575-5818

  • Grades PK-12
  • 4297 students
  • 12 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 84% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 66% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 83% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 79% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 88% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 82% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 79% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 67% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 66% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 39% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 42% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 58% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 50% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 46% (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 Students84%
Female91%
Male78%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Poverty80%
Non-poverty92%
Special education students48%
General education students87%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female73%
Male61%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Poverty60%
Non-poverty77%
Special education students39%
General education students68%
Non-limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant66%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female90%
Male76%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Poverty81%
Non-poverty89%
Special education students39%
General education students86%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female83%
Male75%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Poverty76%
Non-poverty86%
Special education students22%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty93%
Special education students45%
General education students91%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female82%
Male81%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Poverty77%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students62%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female85%
Male75%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Poverty74%
Non-poverty90%
Special education students43%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female73%
Male62%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Poverty61%
Non-poverty77%
Special education students43%
General education students69%
Non-limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant67%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students66%
Female77%
Male57%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Poverty59%
Non-poverty83%
Special education students11%
General education students73%
Non-limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant66%

MathThis District
All Students39%
Female46%
Male32%
Black33%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White46%
Poverty35%
Non-poverty49%
Special education students5%
General education students43%
Non-limited English proficient39%
Non-migrant39%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students58%
Female69%
Male48%
Black51%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Poverty50%
Non-poverty72%
Special education students6%
General education students63%
Non-limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant58%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Female61%
Male41%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White56%
Poverty44%
Non-poverty61%
Special education students10%
General education students54%
Non-limited English proficient50%
Non-migrant50%
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
 77% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 76% (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
 75% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 76% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
 91% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies
 92% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

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

Language
 92% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
 96% (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

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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 Students77%
Female82%
Male74%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Poverty71%
Non-poverty84%
Special education students18%
General education students85%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students78%
Female79%
Male77%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Poverty77%
Non-poverty79%
Special education students29%
General education students85%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

ScienceThis District
All Students75%
Female76%
Male74%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Poverty70%
Non-poverty80%
Special education students29%
General education students81%
Non-limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant75%

LanguageThis District
All Students76%
Female82%
Male70%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Poverty73%
Non-poverty78%
Special education students18%
General education students83%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female80%
Male68%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Poverty69%
Non-poverty79%
Special education students12%
General education students82%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant74%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students30%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students92%
Female92%
Male91%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty88%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students35%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

ScienceThis District
All Students90%
Female90%
Male89%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty85%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students35%
General education students94%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%

LanguageThis District
All Students92%
Female93%
Male90%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Poverty89%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students25%
General education students97%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female94%
Male88%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Poverty87%
Non-poverty95%
Special education students30%
General education students96%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%
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
Black, not Hispanic55%36%
White, not Hispanic43%59%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Hispanic<1%3%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program65%52%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,198$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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