The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) released its Annual Report Card for school districts and individual schools. The reports are based on several goals, and they also give a glimpse into school district demographics.
Academic growth, attendance, college and career readiness, and the graduation rate are all part of the overall grade calculation. Birmingham City Schools continues to progress on the State Report Card. The grade for 2023-2024 is a C, but the numerical grade of 74 is two points higher than the previous year’s report card. This means that a majority of the district’s 20,000 students across the board made progress.
While a grade of C is much better than years past, educators and leaders are committed to continued progress in academic achievement for all scholars.
"Our scholars are more than a score or letter grade. They are individuals with bright dreams for the future," said Dr. Mark Sullivan, Superintendent, Birmingham City Schools.
Progress for Birmingham City Schools in 2023-24
The number of schools receiving an A on the report card increased.
Arrington Elementary, Wylam Elementary and Inglenook K-8
improved from a grade of F to C.
Both Oxmoor Valley Elementary and South Hampton K-8
improved their grades from C to B.
42 percent of the district's 43 schools improved their letter grade.
What's Next for BCS Scholars?
For the first time in more than 30 years, Birmingham City Schools saw an increase in student enrollment this year. BCS educators, leaders and students are committed to success, and we will be intentional in achieving that goal for every student. This is the major theme of our new Strategic Plan, adopted by the Birmingham Board of Education in Spring 2024.
We will continue gathering data through assessment programs such as i-Ready in grades K-8. This will be conducted during December, prior to the holiday break. Our school district also will continue offering Intersession to give scholars more support for recovering learning loss, as well as opportunities for enrichment. Other interventions, such as high-dose tutoring also will continue throughout the academic year.