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 (Aug. 15) 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.
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“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.
EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Trisha Powell Crain and originally published by Alabama Daily News.
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