MAP benchmarks: East Aurora reports strong growth but achievement gaps remain
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Summary
Map winter results presented to the Aurora East USD 131 board showed district growth above national norms in math and reading, with 49% (math) and 46% (reading) of students in the top two growth quintiles; achievement percentages remain lower, highlighting areas needing sustained work.
Aurora East USD 131 officials presented winter MAP benchmark results to the board on Feb. 17, showing district-level growth above national norms while noting achievement levels still lag.
Dr. Amy Engel said the district has placed 49% of students in the top two MAP growth quintiles for math and 46% for reading, which the presentation characterized as "more than typical growth." "In East Aurora, in math, we have 49% of our students in those top 2 quintiles," Engel said, adding that students in those quintiles are more likely to meet or exceed expectations on spring IAR or ACT assessments.
Engel cautioned that achievement does not yet match growth, estimating about 31–32% of students are projected to meet or exceed IAR/ACT expectations based on the MAP results. She highlighted variability by school and grade, noting some elementary and high-school grade bands that need further focus, and emphasized continued use of data to drive school improvement plans and targeted professional development.
Board members asked how MAP compares with prior-year figures; Engel said a national renorming of MAP and IAR this past summer complicates direct year-to-year comparisons, and she said the district will vet comparative analyses before publishing them.
District leaders said they will continue to use MAP data alongside other sources and to prioritize implementation and interventions in grades and schools with lower growth or achievement.
