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District presents end-of-year strategic data: graduation up, freshmen-on-track improves, attendance recovering

3674391 · June 4, 2025
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Summary

DeKalb CUSD 428 staff gave an extensive end-of-year strategic plan update including benchmarks (MAP, ACT), graduation totals, freshmen-on-track, attendance and suspension data; presenters highlighted progress and continuing equity gaps.

District staff presented the end-of-year strategic data, including benchmark and accountability measures, to the DeKalb CUSD 428 Board.

The superintendent’s presentation and subsequent department reports included these highlights cited by staff: - Graduation: 504 students graduated this year, up from 427 the prior year (reported as an 18% increase). Staff characterized this as the largest graduating class in district history. - Freshmen on track: The high school reported a freshmen-on-track figure of about 77%, an indicator staff said is highly predictive of on-time graduation and…

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