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Limestone County schools post gains in growth but district EL proficiency lags
Summary
District staff presented the state report card showing districtwide growth gains and an overall two‑point increase; several schools posted notable growth, but English‑learner (EL) proficiency remains below the 58% benchmark and is a stated priority for intervention.
District staff presented the recent Alabama state report card and said Limestone County Schools improved overall while flagging EL proficiency as a priority for the coming year.
Allison, the district presenter, explained how the state report card is calculated and told the board the district’s overall score rose by two points. "Nearly every school you will see we're in the top 25% of growth in our state," she said, and she highlighted East Limestone High School as the district’s first high school to receive an A on the report card. Allison noted academic achievement and academic growth are…
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