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Statistics on children, youth and families in Alabama from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and VOICES for Alabama's Children
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Definition
Prior to 2019-2020
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 Aspire test in mathematics and reading. Levels 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.
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. Levels 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.
2020-2022 (Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program Summative Reading Scores)
The percent of total public school students enrolled in grade 4 scoring at the "proficient level" (i.e., Levels 3 and 4 combined) on the ACT Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) Summative test in mathematics and reading. Levels 3 and 4 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.
Last Updated
January 2023