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Sartell-St. Stephen principals outline reading baseline and grade-by-grade math targets for 2025–26
Summary
District principals presented plans to establish a reading baseline after the MCA reading test changes and set math proficiency targets for middle-school grades, emphasizing tier‑1 instruction, FASTBridge monitoring and classroom interventions.
District principals presented details of the Sartell‑St. Stephen School District’s assessment plan for 2025–26, saying the state’s reading assessment will move from MCA‑3 to MCA‑4 this year and the district will establish a new baseline for reading performance.
The principals said the district will attempt to administer the MCA reading assessment to all eligible students in grades 3–5 to create that baseline, and will use FASTBridge screening data to track growth. One stated goal is for 90% of students who fall into the low‑risk FASTBridge category in 2024–25 to remain in that low‑risk category in 2025–26.
Principals also outlined middle‑school math targets. Sixth grade was given a proficiency target of 65.5%; seventh‑grade and eighth‑grade targets were described as approximately 72% proficiency. The presenters said those math targets were derived from averaging prior MCA scores and then adjusting upward to encourage growth.
Officials described the instructional approach as primarily tier‑1, classroom‑level work with additional supports. Measures cited include morning office hours for extra help, teachers reserving the final 20 minutes of a 60‑minute math block for small‑group intervention, and more one‑on‑one time for students identified as needing support. The principals noted some assessments are being provided in read‑aloud format when appropriate.
No formal motions or votes were recorded on the assessment plan during the continuation meeting. The principals said the district will administer the tests and monitor results to inform future goals.
Sources: remarks recorded in the continuation of a regular board meeting by district principals and board members.
