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Cromwell schools report gains on state assessments; board hears detailed academic data
Summary
District leaders presented Smarter Balanced, NGSS, PSAT/SAT and AP results showing multi-year gains in math and reading at several grade levels, movement up the DURG rankings in ELA, and strong AP pass rates; the board and administrators discussed math proficiency at grade 8 and SAT participation timing.
District curriculum leaders presented the school district’s annual accountability data, reporting growth across multiple assessments and outlining continuing challenges, particularly in grade 8 math and SAT participation timing for upper grades.
The presentation noted gains in Smarter Balanced math and reading scores: district math proficiency for grades 3–5 rose about 4% year over year with fourth grade showing an 8.4% increase; cohort analysis showed multi-year gains for the same student groups. Reading results were notable: the district reported a 9.3% overall increase in…
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