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Hopkins fall data report: graduation rates steady, gaps on ACT math persist; AP participation rises
Summary
Hopkins Public Schools officials presented a fall achievement briefing showing a 2023–24 MDE graduation rate of 85.6%, a 32% jump in AP exam participation to 1,166 tests, and ACT results that matched the state composite but revealed significant racial gaps in math and science benchmarks.
Hopkins Public Schools presented its fall student-achievement report at the Aug. 19 board workshop, highlighting graduation, ACT and Advanced Placement (AP) results and outlining next steps to improve outcomes and data accuracy.
Superintendent Mary Pirie Reid opened the presentation by noting the district’s new rhythm of quarterly achievement updates to increase transparency and enable staff, board and community to track growth. “These quarterly updates will allow us to report progress over time,” she said, introducing the district’s approach to combining summative and growth measures.
Graduation rates District staff reviewed the state’s 2023–24 four‑year graduation rate of 85.6 percent as reported by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). Data specialist Iya Vang and Dr. Anne Ertle explained that internal…
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