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District rises to B grade; districtwide graduation rate stays high at 95 percent
Summary
The district reported a district grade of B, multiple schools earning A or B grades, steady graduation rate near 95 percent and a multi‑year trend of improving school grade components; staff outlined targeted interventions including Core Connections writing professional learning.
District data presented to the Levy County School Board showed the district earned a B grade in the most recent state school‑grading cycle and maintained a 95 percent graduation rate.
"We were celebrating because we're only 4 points from an A," said Staff member (data presenter), noting that an "elevator clause" in state rules adjusted district percentages so the district sits 5 points from an A under the new grouping used for next year.
Staff walked the board through four years of school‑grade component data (ELA proficiency, learning gains, math, science, social studies and writing) and used color‑coded charts to show a multi‑year shift toward higher performance. The presenter highlighted the district's strategy to focus on early learning resiliency and K‑2 percentile targets, and to reintroduce Core Connections writing professional learning to raise writing scores.
Details shared - District grade and schools: Cedar Key retained an A (and its "school of excellence" status); several schools including Joyce Bullock Wilson Elementary, Williston schools, Whispering Winds, Yankee Town and others earned B grades; staff said Rossignol, Chief Linnell and Nature Coast moved closer to B status. - Graduation: Staff reported a 95 percent graduation rate, which the presenter said ranked No. 5 in the state; individual school graduation totals were not given in the presentation. - Components: Presentation included ELA proficiency and learning gains (overall and lowest quartile), math learning gains, fifth/eighth grade science and biology, social studies and multi‑grade writing assessments (grades 4–10). Staff noted learning gains were blank in the 2022–23 year because the state did not report that component that year. - Interventions: The district plans to reimplement Core Connections writing professional learning, emphasize I‑Ready and IXL usage where appropriate, and focus on percentile growth in K‑2 so more students are on track for third‑grade reading expectations.
Board discussion and context: Board members praised the improvement, noting major effort by teachers and administrators. Staff said administrators and coaches met in June for data reflection and to set school improvement goals; schools will compile portfolio slide decks and present goals during the year.
What was not specified: The presenter did not provide detailed dollar figures for programs supporting the interventions, nor a school‑by‑school list of resources tied to growth targets; those details were described as part of ongoing school improvement work and summer professional learning.
