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Avon Grove presents student-assessment results showing strong growth, mixed achievement
Summary
District staff told the board that students are showing strong year-to-year growth on state measures (growth scores often reported at or near 100 vs a state benchmark of 75) though some achievement measures remain below targets; enrollment shifts (rising economically disadvantaged and English learner populations) and delayed state data releases complicated county comparisons.
At its Nov. 11 meeting the Avon Grove School District presented a comprehensive review of student performance, emphasizing both achievement and growth measures across grades and subgroups.
Administrators told the board they compiled local PSSA (grades 3-8) and Keystone (high school) data from multiple systems while awaiting the full statewide 2024-25 comparative releases. They emphasized a consistent pattern: achievement in early tested grades is often below state averages but growth measures (how much students improve year to year) are strong districtwide. Presenters said district growth averages were near 100 in several domains while the state's growth benchmark was 75.
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