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Anson County Schools report mixed gains in 2024–25 test scores, district leaders say
Summary
Superintendent and district staff presented 2024–25 achievement and growth results showing notable gains in several schools and grades, persistent challenges for students with disabilities and some low-performing schools, and district plans to expand tutoring and English‑learner supports.
Anson County Schools leaders presented 2024–25 student performance results and described where the district saw growth and where additional supports are planned.
At a board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Thorpe and district staff reviewed state‑calculated school performance grades, which the presenters described as a composite that weights achievement at 80% and growth at 20%. Dr. Thorpe and Joy Wall highlighted large year‑to‑year gains in several grade‑level measures and continuing challenges for particular subgroups.
The presentation emphasized several specific improvements. Sixth‑grade reading proficiency rose from 23.3% in 2022–23 to 48.4% in 2024–25, and seventh‑grade reading increased from 23.5% to 37% over the same span. Eighth‑grade math End‑of‑Grade proficiency moved from about 2% two years ago to about…
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