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Anson County Schools officials cite steady growth but say several schools remain on low-performing list
Summary
School leaders presented 2023–24 district performance data showing gains in reading and math at specific grades, increases in English II performance and a 29.5% WorkKeys readiness rate; officials said targeted curriculum, interventions and teacher coaching are next steps to lift remaining low-performing schools.
Anson County Schools presented districtwide performance data showing measurable gains in multiple grades but acknowledged five schools remain on the state's low-performing list.
Dr. Latoya Roseborough, the district's executive director for curriculum, instruction and assessment, told the Board of Education that English II scores rose from 39% to 58.6% and that fifth- and sixth-grade reading improved substantially. She said district math gains included growth in grades 3, 5, 6 and in the Math I end-of-course indicator.
"There is nowhere to go but up," Roseborough said, summarizing the 2023–24 review and the district's priority to translate growth into proficiency.
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