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Statistics on children, youth and families in Alabama from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and VOICES for Alabama's Children
Eighth-grade reading
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Definition and Source
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Definition
Prior to 2020-2021
(i.e., Levels 3 and 4 combined) on the ACT Aspire test in mathematics and reading. Level 3 and 4 scores are defined as those which meet or exceed benchmark scores for the specified subject and grade level. Students who exceed benchmark scores are considered on target for college readiness by the time they reach the 11th grade.
Test scores for 2013-14 are the first year in this testing series.
Percent of total public school students enrolled in Grades 4 and 8 scoring at the "proficient level" (i.e., Levels 3 and 4 combined) on the ACT Scantron test in mathematics and reading. Level 3 and 4 scores are defined as those which meet or exceed benchmark scores for the specified subject and grade level. Students who exceed benchmark scores are considered on target for college readiness by the time they reach the 11th grade.
2021-2023 (Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program Summative Reading Scores)
Percent of total public school students enrolled in Grades 4 and 8 scoring at the "proficient level" (i.e., Levels 3 and 4 combined) on the ACT ACAP Summative test in mathematics and reading. Level 3 and 4 scores are defined as those which meet or exceed benchmark scores for the specified subject and grade level. Students who exceed benchmark scores are considered on target for college readiness by the time they reach the 11th grade.
Data Source
Special tabulations provided by the Alabama State Department of Education.
Notes
Test scores prior to 2013-14 school year were based on percent of public school students enrolled in Grade 8 scoring at Level Four on the Alabama Reading Test (ARMT). Level 4 scores are defined as those which “exceed academic content standards.”
Last Updated
May 2024