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Southside Middle School reports rising participation, higher regents mastery and targeted instructional plan
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Southside Middle School administrators reported notable increases in state assessment participation and stronger proficiency rates during the Rockville Centre Union Free School District Board of Education meeting on Nov. 6.
Southside Middle School administrators reported notable increases in state assessment participation and stronger proficiency rates during the Rockville Centre Union Free School District Board of Education meeting on Nov. 6.
"Our ultimate goal is clear, to ensure every student is supported in discovering their unique strengths and interests," said Maria LaSourcin, a middle school administrator, as she opened the school's data presentation. The team described a multi-source approach to assessment that combines New York State test results, NWEA (MAP) scores, teacher gap reports, item analysis and constructed-response reviews.
The presentation showed rising participation on the New York State English language arts and math assessments since 2021. Grade 6 ELA participation rose from 39% in 2021 to 71% in 2025; Grade 6 math…
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