MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama schools improved their overall grade to 87 points out of 100 available on both state and federal report cards for the 2024-25 school year, according to preliminary data presented to state board of education members Thursday.

That’s slightly above last year’s 85. State Superintendent Eric Mackey told reporters the incremental progress reflects the commitment of educators to the plans that have been laid in place in recent years.

“It shows that you have to have a plan,” Mackey said. “You have to stay focused on that plan. You have to invest in that plan. And that’s what we’ve been doing now for a number of years, and we’re finally seeing pay off.”

Alabama Department of Education Accountability Director Marcus Vandiver presented the breakdown of points earned in

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