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Abington SD reports midyear gains in reading and math but warns gaps remain for some student groups
Summary
District presenters said winter diagnostics show growth since fall: districtwide on-or-above-grade-level reading rose from 40% to 63% at midyear and math on-or-above-grade-level increased from 26% to 49%, but leaders said targeted interventions remain necessary for some disaggregated groups.
District elementary leaders presented midyear reading and mathematics diagnostic results on March 11, reporting measurable growth from fall to winter assessments while also describing persistent opportunity gaps among disaggregated student groups.
Why it matters: The midyear diagnostics let the district test interventions and make "midyear pivots" in instruction. Administrators said the results will guide adjustments to interventions before the spring benchmark and upcoming state tests.
Key findings and data: Dr. Jim Etlin said the winter I-Ready reading diagnostic showed the percentage of students reading on or above grade level rose from 40% in the fall to 63% in the winter. District presenters said disaggregated groups (including English-language learners and students receiving…
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