Gerald Adams Elementary reports test-score gains, lower chronic absence and expanded interventions
Oct 6, 2026
Gerald Adams principal Melissa Alsabrooks reported schoolwide gains: PM3 data showed growth to 56% of points earned and ELA learning gains rose from 50% to 56%; chronic absenteeism dropped from 17% to 11%. The school outlined protected intervention time and targeted literacy and math strategies.
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Gerald Adams Elementary Principal Melissa Alsabrooks outlined academic progress and operational changes that district leaders say helped drive gains. She reported the school serves about 596 students, is Title I with roughly 82.9% qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, and said PM3 data showed the school’s points earned rose to 56% this year with ELA learning gains up from 50% to 56%.
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