Bridgeport officials review midyear assessment data; district pinpoints pacing and curriculum focus for math and ELA

Bridgeport School District staff presented midyear assessment findings on March 6, noting uneven results across grades and assessments and recommending targeted pacing and curriculum work to raise student proficiency.

The presentation, delivered to the Instructional Support Services Committee by Dr. Shecky, compared Smarter Balanced results (the state’s annual assessment), the district’s interim assessment benchmarks (IABs), and a midyear NWEA benchmark. Staff said NWEA trends look more positive in several grades while some interim assessments—especially in math—were “focused” checks that covered only a small skill set rather than a full domain, making direct comparisons to Smarter Balanced misleading.

Why it matters: Committee members said the midyear data will guide spring…