The Jefferson County School District in Alabama received a “B” grade on the latest state report card, improving from an 81 to an 82. Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin highlighted that 70% of schools showed growth. Lipscomb Elementary earned its first-ever “A,” a significant achievement after facing declining enrollment and potential closure. Principal Kirsten Logan credited high expectations and coaching cycles for the turnaround. However, McAdory High’s grade dropped from a “C” to a “D.” The district plans to create improvement plans for schools with declining scores, with eight schools on the “priority schools” list, all receiving “D” grades. None of the district’s schools received an “F.”
