ALSDE releases 2023-24 school report card grades

Local systems proud of growth; acknowledge areas to improve

The Alabama State Department of Education recently released its annual report card grades for the 2023-2024 school year to public schools and school systems across the state.

Andalusia City Schools
Andalusia City Schools received an overall score of 91, was 76.31 in academic achievement, and 100 in academic growth. ACS had a score of 11.40 for chronic absenteeism, and its college and career readiness score was 91.89.

“We are proud that our district received a grade of A on our state report card. This accomplishment reflects our achievements, but we also recognize areas where we can improve, and we are committed to addressing those needs through targeted efforts and continued collaboration. Our focus remains on ensuring that every student in our district has the tools and opportunities to succeed,” Superintendent Dr. Daniel Shakespeare said.

Andalusia Elementary School received an overall score of 93, was 84.57 in academic achievement, and 100 in academic growth. AES had a score of 5.95 for chronic absenteeism.

Andalusia Junior High School received an overall score of 88, was 74.37 in academic achievement, and 100 in academic growth. AJHS had a score of 10.35 for chronic absenteeism.

Andalusia High School received an overall score of 77, was 40.39 in academic achievement, and 78.82 in academic growth. AHS had a score of 93.69 for graduation rate, 23.11 for chronic absenteeism, and 91.89 for college and career readiness.

“We are confident that, working together as a community, we can build on this year’s success and strive for even greater outcomes in the future. We thank our entire school community for their support and dedication to our mission as we continue to elevate Andalusia City Schools to one of the top performing school districts in the state,” Shakespeare added.

Covington County Schools
Covington County Schools received an overall score of 90, was 69.67 in academic achievement, and 97.83 in academic growth. CCS had a score of 8.53 for chronic absenteeism, and its college and career readiness score was 94.94.

Superintendent Shannon Driver said CCS received an A for the second consecutive year.

“I was very pleased overall with our state report card grades for this past school year. This score is indicative of the hard work and quality teaching that is happening every day in our schools. The report card captures academic performance, attendance, graduation rate, and career readiness depending on the configuration of the individual school,” Driver said.

According to Driver, each of the high schools in the system scored from a mid to a high level B. The graduation rate for CCS was reported at 93.82.

“Straughn Middle School had their fourth consecutive A with their highest ever score of 95, while Straughn Elementary School received an A with a 93. While we are very proud of the work that our teachers and students are doing, we are never content with our current performance. As educators, we also realize that the life changing work that is occurring daily will never be fully captured by a single score on a report card. I commend our teachers, staff, and students for their continued focus and persistence in maintaining the high expectations of Covington County Schools,” Driver added.

Fleeta Junior High School received an overall score of 81, was 61.53 in academic achievement, and 94.28 in academic growth. FJHS had a score of 6.47 for chronic absenteeism.

Florala High School received an overall score of 83, was 48.10 in academic achievement, and 81.91 in academic growth. FHS had a score of 97.22 for graduation rate, 8.64 for chronic absenteeism, and 100 for college and career readiness.

Pleasant Home School received an overall score of 89, was 67.89 in academic achievement, and 100 in academic growth. PHS had a score of 90.91 for graduation rate, 11.38 for chronic absenteeism, and 93.94 for college and career readiness.

Red Level School received an overall score of 82, was 56.05 in academic achievement, and 84.17 in academic growth. RLS had a score of 90.63 for graduation rate, 4.55 for chronic absenteeism, and 87.50 for college and career readiness.

Straughn Elementary School received an overall score of 93, was 84.28 in academic achievement, and 100 in academic growth. SES had a score of 6.42 for chronic absenteeism.

Straughn Middle School received an overall score of 95, was 89.67 in academic achievement, and 100 in academic growth. SMS had a score of 8.14 for chronic absenteeism.

Straughn High School received an overall score of 85, was 54.41 in academic achievement, and 92.38 in academic growth. SHS had a score of 94.81 for graduation rate, 19.09 for chronic absenteeism, and 96.10 for college and career readiness.

W.S. Harlan Elementary School received an overall score of 75, was 62.35 in academic achievement, and 78.61 in academic growth. WSH had a score of 1.85 for chronic absenteeism.

Opp City Schools
Opp City Schools received an overall score of 89, was 69.67 in academic achievement, and 95.90 in academic growth. OCS had a score of 13.32 for chronic absenteeism, and its college and career readiness score was 94.62.

“Opp City Schools has long been known for the excellence we provide in education, and this commitment remains strong. While our state report card this year shows a slight decline, earning a score of 89 compared to last year’s 91, this does not reflect the tireless efforts of our teachers and students. We maintain high expectations for our staff, administration, students, and community, striving to be the best we can be and ensuring a positive path forward,” Superintendent Emily Edgar said.

Opp Elementary School received an overall score of 92, was 84.96 in academic achievement, and 100 in academic growth. OES had a score of 10.52 for chronic absenteeism.

Opp Middle School received an overall score of 83, was 69.15 in academic achievement, and 94.75 in academic growth. OMS had a score of 12.16 for chronic absenteeism.

Opp High School received an overall score of 78, was 40.59 in academic achievement, and 82.44 in academic growth. OHS had a score of 92.47 for graduation rate, 18.36 for chronic absenteeism, and 94.62 for college and career readiness.

“It’s important to note that our state report card encompasses much more than just student achievement and growth. Indicators such as chronic absenteeism, graduation rates, and college/career readiness all impact the final score. Our administrative team has thoroughly reviewed the data and identified areas where we can improve. We are committed to addressing these areas with a comprehensive plan to support and meet the evolving needs of our students,” Edgar added.

According to Edgar, the school system is committed to making necessary improvements where they are needed.

“I have the utmost confidence in the dedication of our students, staff, and community as we work toward improving our performance in the 2024-2025 report card. Despite this year’s score, we take great pride in the hard work and dedication our teachers and students demonstrate each day. We remain fully invested in providing the best possible education for our students, staff, parents, and community. Together, we will rise to the challenge, continuing to work toward the success our community deserves,” she said.

According to the ALSDE, the state earned a B with a grade of 85, which is up from 83 the previous year. The state received a D for overall academic achievement at 64 and an F for English language proficiency at 41. Alabama earned an A+ for academic growth with a grade of 97 and an A- for its graduation rate with a grade of 90.

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