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Flagler Schools reports small gains overall, flags kindergarten‑readiness drop after state cut‑score change
Summary
District leaders told the board the system kept a B district grade and recorded increases in several academic indicators but saw kindergarten‑readiness fall after the state raised the screener cut score; staff outlined targeted strategies and a timeline for a new strategic plan.
Flagler County School leaders on Aug. 26 told the board the district maintained a B district grade and saw gains in ELA, math, science and graduation rate, but reported a drop in kindergarten readiness tied largely to a state cut‑score change. Miss O’Brien, presenting school grade results and strategic plan progress, said the district ended the year “2 points away from an A.”
Why it matters: school grades and kindergarten‑readiness measures shape district strategy, funding discussions and early‑childhood outreach. A higher kindergarten cut score can materially change year‑to‑year readiness rates even if local instruction is unchanged.
Highlights from the update: ELA achievement and math showed growth; grade‑level wins included a 15‑point overall increase at Belterra, a 30‑point…
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