Mixed academic results: Lubbock ISD reports middle-school math gains, flags elementary reading concerns
Nov 14, 2025
District officials reported gains in middle-school math and some STAAR/STAR growth metrics but identified elementary reading—particularly third and fourth grade reading—as a chief concern and said they will increase training, targeted assessments, and supports for teachers (including new reading software in K–2).
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Kim Callison, presenting progress measures, told the board that early 9-week STAR results showed gains in some areas (notably middle-school math and certain growth measures) but noted reading remains the district's biggest concern, particularly in third and fourth grade.
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