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District reports widespread academic and behavioral gains in end-of-year data
Summary
District staff presented year-end data showing increases in proficiency, higher projected graduation rates and large drops in behavioral incidents and suspensions; board members asked about capacity, class caps and enrollment handling.
Maria Lance, district staff, presented the Ottumwa Community School District’s end-of-year student data to the board, reporting gains in academics, attendance and student behavior and previewing targets for the 2025–26 school year. “We are just seeing wins all over the place academically,” Lance said during the presentation. The board discussed class caps and enrollment logistics after the report.
The update covered academics, behavior, absenteeism, graduation rates and staff culture and climate. Lance said the district’s grade‑reconfiguration and new buildings — including Gateway and Farney — reduced secondary building populations and contributed to improved outcomes. She told the board that across third through 11th grades, content-area…
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