District reports gains in school grades; middle-school acceleration tops state
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Summary
District staff reported gains in A/B rates since 2019, noted middle-school algebra improvement that led statewide rankings, and flagged remaining work on several D-rated schools and federal index classifications.
District assessment staff on Friday reviewed 2024–25 academic results, reporting that more than 75% of schools at some levels achieved A or B grades and that the district has seen steady gains since 2019.
Presentation highlights: Staff said the district currently uses two grading scales (elementary and middle/high/composite) and expects the state to add a third scale next year for high school and composite calculations. The presenter noted that “the percent of students the percent of schools that made an A or B has gone above 75%” for two levels, a threshold that triggers state-scale adjustments.
Districtwide performance: The presenter said district composite index scores rose about 80 points since 2019 and reported the district’s composite was a 62, which placed it tied for 32nd overall under the current scale. Middle-school acceleration (algebra and biology combined) ranked No. 1 in the state under the district’s reporting method.
Subgroup and federal index notes: Staff explained the new federal accountability component (CSI/CI listings) now includes schools with prolonged subgroup performance below thresholds; the district currently identified 15 schools under the CSI/CI classifications — including three D-rated schools and several alternative programs — but staff said they removed eight schools from possible inclusion this year through targeted interventions.
Why it matters: The results shape school improvement priorities, federal accountability status and state-scale calculations that determine grade cutoffs for future years. Board members asked for continued focus on the district’s D-rated schools and on sustaining gains in middle-school acceleration.
Next steps: Staff will finalize school improvement plans and expect the state to announce any scale changes before the upcoming school year. Board members praised staff and administrators for the year’s progress and asked for follow-up on targeted supports to move D-rated schools.