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Easton reports math and science gains in MCAS; district outlines steps to close subgroup gaps
Summary
Easton Public Schools told the school committee Dec. 19 that recent MCAS results show notable gains in math and science—including a 23-point jump for third-grade math since 2021—but administrators cautioned persistent underperformance among some subgroups and outlined a districtwide curriculum and intervention plan to close gaps.
Easton Public Schools presented districtwide MCAS results to the school committee on Dec. 19, highlighting improved math and science scores and a mixed picture in English language arts. Assistant Superintendent Chrissy Pruitt and building principals said the district is moving to align instruction and accelerate work to close subgroup gaps.
"We are constantly still comparing our scores back to 2019," Pruitt said, adding that third-grade ELA rose in Easton even as statewide ELA fell. The district reported that 64 percent of third graders met or exceeded expectations in math, a 23-point increase since 2021, and that several grades (3—) showed improved math…
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