ACAP is Alabama’s standardized test that students take each year
It stands for Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program
2 of 8
WHAT SUBJECTS DOES ACAP INCLUDE?
Math
ELA (Reading)
Science (4th, 6th, 8th graders)
3 of 8
WHAT DOES THE ACAP REVEAL?
The ACAP tests students on material he/she was tested on during the school year
It reveals whether or not students are on grade level
It provides districts/states a snapshot of where schools are
This is where we get a school’s report card
4 of 8
WHO TAKES THE ACAP?
Students in 2nd – 5th grades take the ACAP
There are no Opt outs
Everyone must test
5 of 8
WHEN IS THE ACAP?
State testing dates are March 17th – April 25, 2025
ELA Boot Camp is 2 weeks prior to ELA testing
EES typically takes ELA the week prior to Spring Break
Math Boot Camp will be 2 weeks following Spring Break
Math and Science are taken the week following Math Boot Camp
Testing Dates will be announced via School Status and on Social Media
6 of 8
CAN MY CHILD FAIL THE ACAP?
Yes and No
Students in 3rd Grade Must Meet the “Cut Score” of 444 or they repeat 3rd Grade due to the Current Literacy Act IF he/she doesn’t have a “Just Cause” Exemption
Students who don’t meet the “Cut Score” in the Spring can test again during the Summer
If the “Cut Score” isn’t met during the Summer the student will repeat 3rd Grade
7 of 8
WHAT IS “JUST CAUSE EXEMPTION?”
Special Education Students
EL (English Language Learner) Students who have been in the program for less than 3 years