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Norwin Board hears districtwide academic results showing above‑average PSSA, Keystone and college‑credit participation
Summary
The Norwin Board of Education heard a data presentation showing high passing rates across PSSA and Keystone assessments, rising AP participation and sustained SAT results. District leaders said elementary and middle school scores are consistently above county and state averages and outlined next steps for instruction and professional development.
The Norwin Board of Education heard a presentation on district academic outcomes for the 2023–24 school year Wednesday as staff flagged steady, above‑average performance across state assessments and growing participation in college‑credit programs.
Dr. McCracken, superintendent, opened the presentation and said the district uses assessment data “as a foundational element in our discussions regarding instruction, curriculum, and assessment.” Dr. Lauren Tully, director of secondary education and assessment, led the slide review and walked the board through PSSA, Keystone, Advanced Placement and other college‑credit measures.
The presentation showed that elementary PSSA passing rates have “been hovering around 80% for the past three years,” the district reported. Tully cited an example: third‑grade English language arts passing was 82% for 2024 compared with a 55% average for…
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