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District posts strong ELA and math gains but English‑learner progress metric falls; reclassification noted as factor
Summary
Fullerton officials reported significant gains in distance‑from‑standard in ELA and math and low suspension/absenteeism rates, while noting the state’s EL‑progress metric fell to level 2; staff said reclassification of English learners removes high‑performing students from the measure and presented a recalculation showing stronger results.
District staff presented Fullerton’s results on the California School Dashboard at the Jan. 20 board meeting, reporting significant gains in academic distance‑from‑standard (DFS) for English language arts and math and low suspension and chronic‑absenteeism rates, while flagging the English‑learner (EL) progress indicator as an area of concern.
Data presenter explained that Fullerton earned a level‑4 performance for ELA with a DFS 23.9 points above standard and improvements that outpaced prior years; math also…
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