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CUSD reports record letter‑grade results, strong proficiency vs. state averages
Summary
Chandler Unified told the board it earned an A district rating for 2024–25, with 31 schools earning A letter grades (70% of schools) and districtwide proficiency at 58% in ELA and 53% in math, both well above statewide averages.
District leaders presented the 2024–25 statewide assessment and letter‑grade outcomes to the governing board, reporting what they described as the most A‑rated schools the district has earned under the current letter‑grade model.
Dr. Fletcher (Assistant Superintendent of PreK‑12 Student Services) said CUSD earned an A district rating and reported 31 schools with A letter grades—about 70% of district schools—11 with B grades and two with C grades. She highlighted that, by the district’s measure, 95% of schools earned an A or B and that eight elementary and junior high schools were in the top 10% statewide for the K–8 model. Dr. Fletcher presented proficiency rates of 58% in English language arts (state 39%) and 53% in math (state 32%).
The presentation also examined subgroup and trend data. Dr. Fletcher noted San Marcos exited federal Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) after applying grant funds for targeted professional development and coaching. She also flagged declines in very small subgroups (Pacific Islander; American Indian; two or more races) that warrant attention because small subgroup sizes can produce larger year‑to‑year fluctuations.
Board members focused questions on growth data, subgroup supports and comparability to neighboring districts (Scottsdale, Higley and Gilbert). District staff said growth metrics are available on board dashboards and that multiple data sources—including diagnostic and local assessments—inform school improvement work. Board members praised the district’s teachers and coaches and noted the results will inform ongoing investments in professional development and MTSS implementation.
The board did not take action on the assessment report; it served as an informational study session item.
