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Council Bluffs district reports mixed gains in spring MAP results; math shows largest growth
Summary
District leaders told the board the NWEA MAP spring administration showed gains in math proficiency and growth measures, smaller gains in reading and a modest decline in science proficiency; presenters and trustees discussed next steps including targeted literacy audits and updated science curriculum maps.
Superintendent Dr. Merlo introduced a detailed presentation on the district’s spring 2025 NWEA MAP assessment results and invited Dr. Matthews to present the findings to the Board of Education.
Dr. Matthews told the board the district uses MAP three times per year in math, reading and science to measure growth and guide instruction. “This provides a road map for teachers and administrators,” she said, explaining the assessment’s role in setting individual student targets and informing curriculum decisions.
The district reported the percent of students scoring in the top three MAP bands (the district’s stretch goal is 65%): 61.99% in math, 57.62% in reading and 59.91% in science. For students meeting their individual growth targets the district recorded 64.14% in math (above the 60% goal), 50.16% in reading and 48.45% in science. For the “any…
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