The Alabama STEM Council of the Alabama Department of Workforce has launched a new and improved Alabama Math and Science Proficiency Data Dashboard, providing parents, educators and workforce partners with a clearer view of how Alabama students are performing in key STEM subject areas.
The dashboard presents the most recent Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) results for core math and science practices that are essential to Alabama’s STEM workforce, according to a press release from the council.
Using proficiency benchmarks established by the Alabama State Department of Education, the STEM Council’s dashboard visualizes the percentage of students meeting or exceeding minimum proficiency levels and provides demographic details for each school system, the statement said.
In the latest results, math proficiency increased by 2.2 percentage points, while science proficiency remained consistent.
Bringing these results together in an accessible format helps families and partners better understand student performance, recognize progress and identify areas that may require continued attention.
The STEM Council is also considering opportunities to provide additional context through future enhancements to the dashboard. Potential additions discussed include youth unemployment, labor force participation rates, National Assessment of Educational Progress scores, absenteeism data, and results organized by workforce region.
These enhancements could further connect student proficiency data with broader education and workforce trends while supporting related initiatives within the Alabama Department of Workforce.
The resource also supports the STEM Council’s mission to strengthen STEM education, expand career awareness, and support workforce development statewide.
The Alabama Math and Science Proficiency Data Dashboard is available at stemcouncil.alabama.gov and additional information about the dashboard and its importance is available at stemcouncil.alabama.gov/proficiency-data-dashboard.
Submitted by the Alabama STEM Council.
