MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) — The Alabama STEM Council has launched an improved online dashboard designed to give families, educators and workforce partners a clearer look at how Alabama students are performing in math and science.
The Alabama Math and Science Proficiency Data Dashboard uses the latest Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program, or ACAP, results to show student proficiency in key math and science areas.
According to the Alabama STEM Council, the dashboard uses proficiency benchmarks established by the Alabama State Department of Education. Users can view the percentage of students meeting or exceeding minimum proficiency levels along with demographic information for individual school systems.
The latest results show math proficiency increased by 2.2 percentage points, while science proficiency remained consistent.
Officials said bringing the information together in one place can help parents, educators and other partners track progress and identify areas where students may need additional attention.
The STEM Council is also considering expanding the dashboard in the future. Possible additions include youth unemployment, labor force participation rates, absenteeism, National Assessment of Educational Progress scores and results organized by workforce region.
Those additions could help connect student performance with broader education and workforce trends across Alabama.
The Alabama STEM Council, part of the Alabama Department of Workforce, works to strengthen STEM education, increase career awareness and support workforce development across the state.
