Definitely the 247 should qualify him for Algebra 1. If they are hesitant to go ahead, ask if he can take the end of the year Pre-Algebra test and that if he gets 80% or better, he be moved immediately to Algebra 1. If he scores 60-80%, I would ask for compacting of the sections that he did not score well on over the summer, then Algebra 1 in the new year.