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District presents CADR showing mixed results; board asks for IB cost and outcome details
Summary
The Chambersburg Area School District's inaugural Comprehensive Annual Data Report shows middle-school growth and mixed proficiency across levels, kindergarten readiness concerns, and board members requested follow-up data on IB enrollment, costs and how many students take IB courses without completing the diploma.
District directors presented the Comprehensive Annual Data Report (CADR) at the Dec. 16 board meeting, highlighting areas of strength and concern across grade levels. Drew Nelson, Director of Elementary (K–3), reported early-learning metrics and said "only 20 percent of our kindergarten students are reading ready and 52% are math ready," framing those as priorities for targeted interventions and a family learning toolkit planned for 2026.
Middle-school director Melissa Cashdollar emphasized strong growth…
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