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St. Helens SD reports modest gains on state tests; district warns benchmarks and state assessments aren't fully aligned
Summary
District staff presented 2023-24 OSAS results and fall benchmark (easyCBM) data showing modest year-over-year gains in ELA, math and science and subgroup improvements, but also noted that fall benchmark results are not yet reliably predictive of state assessments and the district will pilot focused interim assessments (FIIBs).
St. Helens School District staff presented the district's 2023-24 state assessment results and 2025-26 fall benchmark screening to the board on Nov. 12, highlighting modest gains and continuing gaps.
According to the presentation, statewide participation rose (especially in high school) though remains below 95%, and Oregon saw its first year of score increases across ELA, math and science. In St. Helens, overall ELA proficiency rose from about 27% to 30% meeting…
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