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Londonderry schools report winter assessment gains, board urged to address rising opt-outs
Summary
District presenters told the school board on May 3 that winter K–12 assessments show growth across grades but flagged concerns about test opt-outs and gaps when students move from 'learning to read' to 'reading to learn.' Board members discussed outreach to families and possible state policy changes.
Londonderry School District administrators presented winter assessment data for K–12 on May 3, showing year-to-year growth in math and reading measures but sounding repeated warnings about families declining state tests and skill gaps in upper elementary grades.
District curriculum coordinators and school leaders told the school board the elementary winter diagnostics (i-Ready, DIBELS/Acadience, LEAP) show many students meeting grade-level benchmarks and notable cohort gains from last winter to this. Presenters said a sizable share of students sit only a few scale points below grade level, which could be addressed by targeted instruction and interventions.
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