Superintendent presents mixed K–12 assessment trends; district cites AP growth and MTSS work

The superintendent of Ballston Spa Central School District presented a districtwide review of K–12 assessment data at the Jan. 8 board meeting, summarizing results dating to 2018 and outlining next steps for improvement.

The presentation reported gains in several elementary and middle-grade math cohorts and a five‑year high in Advanced Placement (AP) exam participation. “We’re committed to delivering high quality curriculum instruction to our students,” the superintendent said, crediting Margaret Keller, the district’s chief information officer, for compiling the data.

The superintendent explained state testing cut points used in the report: New York State grade‑3–8 tests count level 3 and 4 as proficient; AP exam scores of 3, 4 and 5 are treated as college‑credit‑eligible; and Regents proficiency was defined as scores of 65 and above. For grade‑level highlights the superintendent cited: improvements in grades 3–5 math across the three‑year trend, a spike in 7th‑grade math…