Alabama students show significant gains in science proficiency; reading, math results mixed

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: July 15, 2026

Words: 613

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Alabama students made significant improvements in science proficiency on this year’s Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) standardized test, while the picture was somewhat more mixed on reading and math scores.

According to data released by the Alabama State Department of Education on Tuesday, science proficiency went up for fourth, sixth and eighth graders tested this year. The percentage of fourth graders deemed proficient increased from 43% in 2025 to 51% this spring. For sixth graders, …

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