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Hancock County schools report benchmark gains; graduation rate tops 90%
Summary
District presenters told the board midyear benchmarks show a 7-point gain over last year with targeted small‑group math and ELA supports; the district also reported a 90.79% graduation rate and described staffing, funding and attendance initiatives supporting the gains.
Speaker 4 told the board the district’s winter benchmark results show a 7-point improvement compared with the same point last year, with notable gains in seventh‑grade English language arts and LPS that staff attribute to more intentional small‑group instruction and co‑teaching.
The presenter said the district has redeployed two certified math interventionists to deliver in‑class small‑group instruction and is providing modeling and follow‑up coaching to inclusion teachers now referred to as co‑teachers. Formative assessments will…
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