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Cartwright district remains a C as leaders point to growth gains and K–3 reading priorities
Summary
Cartwright Elementary District received a C for the 2023–24 A–F calculation. District leaders emphasized student growth measures, K–3 reading, English learner supports (5,000 EL students) and the Starlight Park dual-language program.
Cartwright Elementary District received a C in the state—s 2023–24 A–F school grading system, district administrators told the governing board during a presentation on letter grades and recent reading and math results.
Acting Superintendent Steve Watson opened the presentation by urging context for the results: "One data point does not define a student, and it doesn't necessarily define a classroom," he told the board. The district emphasized growth as a major component of the formula: 50 percent of a school—s letter-grade calculation is based…
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