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Barrow County review: state Georgia Milestones show gains and mixed subject growth, district officials say
Summary
District assessment leaders reviewed Georgia Milestones results, reporting gains in ELA proficiency and student growth percentiles that in some areas exceed state averages, while noting changes tied to new math standards and a forthcoming change to which high‑school ELA course is tested.
Barrow County officials presented state Georgia Milestones results to the board on Aug. 26 and described areas of improvement and ongoing changes in testing that affect year‑to‑year comparisons.
Director of Assessment Miss Mitcham and data coordinator Beth Mitchum summarized results after the state released full data. Miss Mitcham said the district uses multiple measures throughout the year; Georgia Milestones are one summative measure required by the state. She explained achievement levels (1–4) and that a score of 3 is…
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