Brooks and Cali schools report significant growth in literacy and math scores

The Windsor Unified School District (WUSD) School Board meeting on May 15, 2025, focused on student performance metrics and academic growth across various grade levels. Key discussions highlighted significant improvements in early literacy and standardized test projections for students.

During the meeting, educators reported that early literacy scores for kindergarten and first grade remained consistently high, with notable advancements in second-grade reading scores attributed to the efforts of the teaching team. The second graders demonstrated growth in both reading and math from the beginning to the end of the academic year.

At Brooks Elementary, third-grade students showed promising projections for state test scores, with English Language Arts (ELA) scores expected to rise from 33.12% to 40%, reflecting an increase of nearly 11%. Math scores also showed a solid increase of almost 9%. Windsor High School's eleventh graders are anticipated to achieve significant gains in both English and math as well.

Cali Elementary reported impressive growth in Spanish literacy and math, with scores rising from 45% to 58% and from 50% to 61%, respectively. The school also noted substantial improvements in the 3-5 grade band, with scores increasing across various subjects.

Middle school students at Cali demonstrated growth in Spanish and math, with scores climbing from 51% to 53% in Spanish and from 38% to 56% in math. The district typically aims for a growth target of 2 to 3%, making these results particularly noteworthy.

Overall, the meeting underscored the district's commitment to enhancing student performance and the effectiveness of its educational strategies, setting a positive tone for future academic initiatives.