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Battle Ground staff present assessment and graduation data; officials say state test is highly rigorous
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District assessment leaders reported kindergarten readiness, Smarter Balanced, graduation rates and graduation-pathway data. Officials said Washington's Smarter Balanced assessments are rigorous and district results largely track state performance.
Battle Ground School District officials presented annual assessment results and graduation-pathway data to the board on Oct. 27, saying the district's performance largely mirrors statewide trends while highlighting areas for focused improvement.
The presentation focused on three measurable objectives in the district strategic plan tied to high-quality instruction: kindergarten readiness, Smarter Balanced results (grades 3-8 and 10), and graduation rates and pathways. "WA Kids is an observational assessment teachers give in the first 12 weeks of kindergarten," said Lacey Marcelic, the district assessment coordinator. The district reported 62.8% of incoming kindergartners met the…
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