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Weslaco ISD reports mixed STAR results: reading gains, math regression; district cites tier‑1 fidelity and intervention work
Summary
WESLACO — At its Lone Star Governance (LSG) report the Weslaco ISD leadership team presented benchmark results showing divergent trends: reading measures improved in several elementary grades, while math performance regressed from early to mid‑year benchmarks at many campuses.
WESLACO — At its Lone Star Governance (LSG) report the Weslaco ISD leadership team presented benchmark results showing divergent trends: reading measures improved in several elementary grades, while math performance regressed from early to mid‑year benchmarks at many campuses.
In brief: District staff said fourth‑grade STAR reading increased substantially between benchmarks, helping put the district “on track” for its sixth‑grade reading goals, while fourth‑ and fifth‑grade STAR math showed declines from benchmark 1 to benchmark 2 in many campuses. Staff said statewide declines in math performance last year mirrored some local trends and stressed the need for high‑quality instructional materials (HQIM), coaching and consistent tier‑1 instruction.
Why the data matters: The board tracks annual goals tied to reading and math performance; leaders said reading gains likely reflect teacher expertise and targeted curriculum…
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