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Wake County strategic-plan update: graduation rate 90.7% and K–2 literacy growth flagged as a concern
Summary
District presenters reported a 90.7% four-year graduation rate, 64.4% grade-level proficiency districtwide, and that 49% of schools exceeded statewide average academic growth. Early literacy (K–2) growth indices were negative and staff highlighted targeted supports including an instructional-leadership cohort for low-performing schools.
At the start of the strategic-plan update, Dr. Robinson framed the plan as a product of broad community engagement and reiterated the plan's pillars—excellence, equity, engagement and innovation—and its measurable goals for graduation, proficiency and growth. He told the board the update would review goals and metrics, focus on operational effectiveness and preview future deep dives.
On key metrics: "Our overall graduation rate is 90.7 percent," Dr. Robinson said. Staff reported districtwide grade-level proficiency (GLP) at 64.4 percent and noted large disparities among student groups. The district also reported that 49 percent of schools exceeded the statewide average for academic growth; roughly 74 percent of schools met growth expectations overall.
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