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Downingtown Area SD highlights high proficiency in several grades; fifth grade tops Chester County
Summary
District staff presented four years of assessment data showing growth in math proficiency across multiple grades and top county rankings in several measures; the board discussed assessment changes, diagnostic tools (i-Ready) and a planned multi-year curriculum review.
Dr. O'Donnell and district data lead Lou presented a student achievement report on Jan. 14, summarizing proficiency and growth in math, English language arts and biology across the Downingtown Area School District. The presentation highlighted multiple year-over-year gains and county- and state-level rankings.
Lou said the district saw "increases in math in grades 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 11," and noted that "fifth grade, 76% proficiency last year, 76% proficiency this year," adding that the district's fifth grade ranked No. 1 in Chester County. The STEM Academy was reported to…
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