Beehive School Board tracks academic improvement amid lower grade expansion

The Education Interim Committee meeting held on June 18, 2025, focused on the academic performance and expansion of Beehive Charter School, which has recently broadened its grade offerings to include younger students. Director Kramer highlighted Beehive's historical success as a high-performing institution in the junior high and high school sectors, noting that it has consistently ranked among the top schools in the state.

The discussion emphasized the importance of tracking the academic progress of the newly added lower grades, which have only been part of the school for one to two years. This expansion was a response to community requests, and while Beehive has excelled in upper grades, the committee expressed hope for similar success in the lower grades.

Committee members acknowledged that families choose schools based on various factors, including academic performance, and stressed the importance of maintaining strong educational outcomes for all students. The meeting also touched on the fiscal year 2023-2024 percentile data, which reflected a typical bell curve distribution, indicating a balanced performance across the student population.

Overall, the committee underscored the need for ongoing support and monitoring of Beehive's academic framework as it adapts to its new structure, ensuring that all students receive a quality education.