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Coatesville administrators present district data profile and launch Succeed by 3 task force to boost early literacy and math

Coatesville Area School District Board (committee meetings) · January 14, 2026

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Summary

District leaders presented a 30,000‑foot data profile showing roughly 5,250 students, 61% economically disadvantaged and 28–32% of students receiving special education services. Administration proposed a Succeed by 3 task force to expand early literacy and math interventions and engage community partners.

District administrators presented a comprehensive 2024–25 data profile to the education committee on Jan. 13, outlining student demographics, achievement trends and priorities. The report said Coatesville serves about 5,250 students across nine schools, is approximately 61% economically disadvantaged, has a higher rate of students receiving special education services (administration cited roughly 28–32% compared with a state average near 21%) and 8% English language learners.

Administrators highlighted growth in English language arts and strong AP test results (83% of AP tests earned scores of 3 or higher for 2024–25), while acknowledging mathematics performance remains a significant challenge (district math proficiency reported at 16% versus 41.7% statewide). The presentation emphasized inclusionary special‑education practices — noting that 55% of students with disabilities spend 80% or more of their day in general education settings — and described steps to strengthen tiered academic supports and earlier interventions.

To address early learning gaps, the district proposed a Succeed by 3 task force (building on a Read by 3 focus) to align early literacy, math and foundational social‑emotional skills. The district said Succeed by 3 will include community partners, daycare providers and board representation, and will pilot programs such as Enhanced Core Reading Instruction (ECRI) in kindergarten to improve readiness. Dr. Dougherty said the goal includes a five‑year target to raise third‑grade proficiency substantially; administrators stressed the plan combines screening, kindergarten jump‑start work and community engagement.

Board members asked for more disaggregated and cohort data (by race/ethnicity and subgroup) and requested that the district continue to provide detailed breakdowns so the board can monitor equity and program impact. Administrators said they will refine data collection and provide mockups to the board for feedback.