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McFarland Middle School reports rising proficiency for multilingual learners; 11 students met state exit criteria
Summary
McFarland Middle School leaders presented assessment results showing growth for multilingual learners, reporting 11 students meeting state exit criteria (WIDA composite), targeted interventions for 105 students and literacy gains for 56 students.
McFarland Middle School administrators told the Othello School District board they have seen measurable gains for multilingual learners after a year of targeted instruction and interventions.
Principal Carlos Gonzales and multilingual support lead Nikki Wilkins reported that 11 students met state exit criteria based on the WIDA ACCESS composite (state threshold referenced by staff) and that another six students remained on a watch list pending additional ESPA results. Wilkins said the district’s approach recognizes the WIDA composite and the state’s practice of counting students scoring 4.3–4.6…
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