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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s latest statewide test results show improvement across nearly all demographic groups of students in English language arts and math, with a slight decline in science, according to data released Thursday by the Alabama State Department of Education.
State Superintendent Eric Mackey said he’s encouraged by the results, noting that while gains aren’t evenly spread, more schools are improving – and doing so faster – than in the past.
“Overall, as I look at it, there are many, many more schools growing at a rapid rate, more rapid than we would expect, than we’ve ever seen before in this state,” Mackey said after Thursday’s board meeting. “I’m very, very bullish about the future. I think we’re going to continue to see really great things happening in Alabama.”
Math results showed consistent gains in every student group – from economically disadvantaged students to those with disabilities or experiencing homelessness – compared to results from the 2023-24 school year.
The chart below shows math results for each student group. Click here if you’re unable to see the chart.
All but one student group – migrant students – posted higher proficiency rates in English language arts compared to 2023-24. The chart below shows English language arts results for each student group. Click here if you’re unable to see the chart.
In science, overall proficiency slipped from 39% to 38.9%. Most student groups reflected the decline, but four – military, foster, migrant and those with limited English proficiency – improved in science over last year. The chart below shows science results for each student group. Click here if you’re unable to see the chart.
The 2024-25 data release is the first to include results for non-economically disadvantaged students, who posted substantially higher proficiency rates than their economically disadvantaged peers. The department defines economically disadvantaged students as those from households with incomes below the poverty level.
Alabama’s assessment system includes multiple statewide tests. Students in grades 3 through 8 take the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program, or ACAP, in English language arts and math, with science tested in grades 4, 6 and 8. Eleventh graders take the ACT, which measures English, math, reading and science. Students with significant cognitive disabilities take alternate assessments.
While students take tests throughout the school year, the ACAP is a “summative” assessment – measuring how well students have mastered grade-level material by the spring, when testing generally takes place.
The state sets “cut scores” for each proficiency level by grade and subject, available here.
The stories below highlight other academic measures and results from Alabama’s K-12 schools:
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