The Litchfield Elementary School District Board meeting on September 9, 2025, focused on academic performance and assessment results, highlighting positive trends in student literacy and math proficiency. Board members discussed the district's consistent outperformance compared to state averages, particularly in reading and English language proficiency.

During the meeting, the board received an update on the Acadians reading assessment, which indicated that all grades except kindergarten showed growth in the percentage of students meeting or exceeding benchmarks from May 2024 to May 2025. Notably, first graders exhibited a 4 percentage point increase in reading proficiency. The middle school I Ready reading diagnostic also revealed significant improvements, with a marked decrease in students performing two or more grade levels below expectations.

The discussion included a breakdown of various assessments used to gauge student performance. Acadience focuses on early literacy skills, while district benchmarks assess comprehension of complex texts. The I Ready assessment combines elements of both, providing a comprehensive view of student progress. Board members emphasized the importance of these assessments in predicting student outcomes and guiding instructional strategies.

In addition to literacy, the meeting addressed math performance, with I Ready math data showing an increase in students performing at or above grade level. The district exceeded its median growth goal in all grades except sixth grade, maintaining consistency with previous year data.

The board also reviewed results from the Azela assessment, which measures English language proficiency for multilingual learners. The district consistently outperformed state averages in both overall proficiency and growth, with a significant number of students achieving proficiency in writing—a key focus area for improvement.

Overall, the meeting underscored the district's commitment to evidence-based instruction and targeted interventions, aiming to enhance student outcomes across all grade levels. The board looks forward to further discussions on finalized letter grades and continued progress monitoring to ensure all students receive the support they need to succeed.