Low-income districts in Alabama improve in third-grade reading skills
Alabama Schools See Gains in Third-Grade Reading Proficiency Recent analysis by the Alabama Public Relations Research Council reveals that certain Alabama school systems, particularly those facing significant financial challenges, have posted impressive third-grade reading scores this year. In Wilcox County, where over 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunches, an astounding 96% of […]
Third-grade reading scores across the state indicate progress due to elevated standards, according to education officials.
The Alabama Department of Education released data showing that 88.4% of third graders successfully met the criteria necessary for promotion to fourth grade. This statistic is notable, especially considering a raised benchmark introduced for the 2025 Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) reading test. The minimum score for promotion has been adjusted from 435 last year […]