Goose Creek CISD presents 2023–24 Texas academic performance findings and a plan to roll out state-recommended instructional materials

Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District officials presented the 2023–24 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPER) and a multi-step plan to review and implement high-quality instructional materials during the Jan. 13 board meeting.

The district told trustees the TAPER, compiled by the Texas Education Agency, shows mixed results: some elementary science and high school college, career and military readiness (CCMR) indicators exceed state averages, while English language arts and math lag in multiple grade bands and social studies showed a significant shortfall at several sites. District staff outlined immediate instructional priorities, a community review window for state-recommended materials and supports for teachers and principals.

District context and why it matters: The TAPER combines enrollment and assessment data to show campus and district performance. Superintendent Randy O27Brien and district presenters said gaps in ELA and math in elementary and junior-high grades, and notably lower social studies results at some campuses, are the main drivers of the district27s overall rating. Improving those areas, they said, would raise overall district performance and affect accountability measures that are being delayed statewide pending court action.

Key findings from the 202324 TAPER and staff summary - Elementary (grades 3245): District ELA scores were about 6247 percentage points below state and regional averages; math trailed by about 10 points, while elementary science was roughly 4 points above the state and region. District staff emphasized ELA and math as primary focus areas. - Junior high: ELA trailed by roughly 9 points and math by about 5246 points in the district relative to…