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Parkrose reports lower state test proficiency, spot gains in third grade and attendance
Summary
District staff presented Smarter Balanced results showing Parkrose well below state averages in ELA and math but noted gains in third-grade ELA, increased regular attendance and on-track ninth-grade credit attainment.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Parkrose School District staff told the board on Oct. 13 that the district remains below state averages on statewide Smarter Balanced assessments but is seeing some areas of growth, including third-grade English-language arts and ninth-grade on-track credit attainment.
"In English language arts, 29% of the students in Parkrose School District met the benchmark," a staff presenter said during the meeting. "Compared to the statewide average, which is 43%." The presenter added that in mathematics Parkrose scored about 16% proficiency versus 36% statewide.
Why it matters: State assessment results inform accountability conversations and funding priorities. Board members discussed how lower participation at the high school…
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