District staff report strong academic results while calendar debate continues

Summary

District presenters reiterated recent assessment results showing Lincoln County School District #2 ranked among the top comparable districts: 82% ELA proficiency k‑12, 80% math proficiency k‑12, and 61% proficiency in science for grades assessed; the board heard the data as context for calendar deliberations.

District leaders presented most recent assessment and ranking data to provide context for calendar deliberations and to show where the district stands academically.

Mr. Hobanson summarized the district’s results, saying the system is “a pretty high performing district, and we’re consistent at being high performing.” He reported district assessment figures of 61% proficiency or advanced in science for the grades assessed, 80% proficient or better in math (grades K–12), and 82% proficient or better in English language arts (grades K–12). Using state comparisons (YTOP), Hobanson said Lincoln County School District #2 ranked third in science among its comparable large schools, second in math and first in ELA for the prior year’s YTOP administration.

Board members said they wanted the achievement context available as they consider calendar changes, but the presentation did not lead to new academic policy actions during the work session.