Kyrene’s academic-progress score explained: 62% this year, target 70%

Aug 26, 2026

At the retreat staff explained Kyrene’s three-part academic progress measure (passing, growth, on‑track), the weighting that emphasizes 'on track,' and reported a district academic progress score of 62% versus a strategic goal of 70%.

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Dr. Bolek walked the board through how the district calculates its academic progress score, saying the measure combines percent passing, growth and an 'on track' metric. He explained the weighting scheme — on-track carries the greatest weight — and described the math underpinning the district score. "Kyrene's overall academic progress score... is 62%," Dr. Bolek said, adding that the district baseline began at 57% and the strategic goal is 70%.

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