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Bolivar R‑I reports district assessment results: many subjects at or above state averages
Summary
District officials presented a high‑level overview of last year’s summative assessment results showing multiple content areas at or above the Missouri state average and outlined the district’s assessment plan.
District administrators reviewed 2024–25 summative assessment results at the September board meeting, telling trustees multiple content areas were at or above the state average and that the district will drill down to grade‑level standards in upcoming building‑level data work.
Dr. Garber (district staff) presented an overview comparing Bolivar R‑I results to the Missouri state average. He said the district report shows several areas above state averages, some by several percentage points; math showed roughly a two‑percentage‑point gain year‑to‑year and social studies showed a larger year‑to‑year increase in the percentage of students scoring in the top two categories (proficient and advanced).
Garber emphasized the presentation was a district‑level, “10,000‑foot view,” and said principals and instructional coaches will use building‑level time on Sept. 29 to examine standards, identify strengths and prioritize improvement strategies. The board packet included printed tables and graphs corresponding to the presentation.
The district also reviewed its assessment plan, which lists formative, benchmark and summative assessments used year‑round. Garber noted the district administers NWEA/MAP and I‑Ready in fall and spring, uses screeners, and applies common formative and summative assessments to inform instruction. He said industry‑recognized credentials (IRCs) and career‑related certifications are included in the overall assessment strategy and that district funds support those credentials.
Board members asked clarifying questions about assessment timing and funding for career and technical credentials; Garber and staff confirmed the district funds those credentials. No policy changes were proposed in the presentation; the item was informational pending any later action on an assessment plan if needed.
