Atascadero Unified reviews CAASPP scores, flags gaps for English learners and assessments

Atascadero Unified School District staff presented a high-level review of 2024–25 CAASPP (SBAC) results during a board study session, reporting that districtwide results generally sit above the California average but below San Luis Obispo County in English language arts, mathematics and science. District staff and trustees used the presentation to identify subgroup gaps — especially for English learners and long-term English learners (LTELs) — and to discuss the limitations of the district’s current local assessment tools.

EJ, the district presenter, summarized key percentages and subgroup patterns and urged the board to focus on assessment alignment and instructional infrastructure. EJ said the district’s overall English language arts percentage was "just over 50%" meeting or exceeding standards, the mathematics rate was 40.1% meeting or exceeding standards, and the science rate was 36.9% meeting or exceeding standards. EJ highlighted that English learners' proficiency dropped over two years, that LTELs…