From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — The Alabama State Department of Education released the the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) district level testing results this week and Trussville City School (TCS) ranked among the best systems in Alabama for proficiency. Second through eight grade students are tested in math and English language arts, while students in fourth, sixth and eighth grade are additionally tested for science proficiency.
The scores are for 2022-23, a school year that began with turmoil that saw the high school principal placed on administrative leave, followed by the resignation of superintendent Dr. Pattie Neill. Despite the challenges, administrators, faculty and students rallied for a productive school year.
In English language arts, TCS ranked 6th in Alabama with 75.4% proficiency. Mountain Brook (86.7%) led all systems followed by Vestavia Hills (83.4%), Saraland (87.2%), Homewood (77%), and Cullman City (75.6%).
In math, TCS ranked 10th with 58.7% proficiency. Mountain Brook (87.6%) was first followed by Vestavia Hills (68.1%), Homewood (62.9%), Cullman City (62.3%), Saraland (61.8%), Orange Beach (60.8%), Arab (60.5%), Hoover (59.4%), and Muscle Shoals (58.9%).
In science, TCS ranked 4th with a proficiency of 67.9%. Mountain Brook (82.6%) led the way, followed by Vestavia Hills (78.6%) and Homewood (71.3%).