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McFarland Middle School tells Othello board its instruction is aligned but seeks system changes to outperform expectations
Summary
McFarland Middle School told the Othello School District board it scored an impact index of –3 for 2024–25, ranking 9th of 21 comparable schools; presenters cited strong teachers, six student essays this year and AVID supports, and said they will share midyear STAR math/ELA results soon.
McFarland Middle School presenters told the Othello School District board the school’s 2024–25 impact index was negative three, placing the school ninth among 21 comparable schools and inside the top of the district’s middle group rather than among the lowest performers. "We had a number, an impact index of negative 3," the presenter said, and noted the lowest traditional middle-school rating in the comparison was negative 14.
The presentation framed the school’s strategy as "strong roots, bold moves," emphasizing teacher skill and a push to align systems so students encounter consistent instruction across classes and grade…
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