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District presentations show rising proficiency and persistent gaps; board asks for focused root-cause work

5818179 · September 16, 2025
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Summary

District instructional leaders reported gains in some proficiency measures and big growth in industry credentials, while warning of math weaknesses and a high chronic absenteeism rate.

Maury County Schools' instructional leaders presented a district academic data update showing some gains in proficiency and college- and career-ready credentials, while identifying persistent subgroup gaps and attendance challenges.

Michelle Gilbert, director of teaching, learning and assessment, told the board the district saw rising proficiency rates in several tested subjects and a 7.9 percentage-point increase in the district’s Ready Graduate rate for the class of 2024. She highlighted a 43.7% year-over-year increase in industry credentials earned by…

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