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Hamilton County presents 'Every Student Learns' 2030 update; district shows mixed gains and flags middle-school literacy
Summary
District leaders reported composite growth meeting expectations but said middle-school ELA growth lagged. The update outlined targets under the Opportunity 2030 plan and listed actions including K–2 screeners, a literacy expansion and targeted middle-school math work.
District staff presented the Hamilton County Schools quarterly update on the district goal “Every Student Learns,” reviewing achievement and growth metrics and planned interventions.
Dr. Blake Freeman, the district's chief academic leader, reported the district's composite growth score for 2024–25 as a Level 3, which the district described as meeting expectations. He said subject-level achievement rose in several areas year over year and that science and social studies showed above-expectation growth in parts of the district.
The presentation called out disparities by grade band. Middle-school ELA growth drew specific concern; Dr. Freeman said middle grades are the primary driver of lower districtwide…
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