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Superintendent reports flat reading and math results; district to expand graduation reporting
Summary
In the State of the District address the superintendent said reading and math scores are largely flat, described assessment‑timing issues (FastBridge) and said the district will begin publishing 4‑, 5‑ and 6‑year graduation rates to reflect extended special‑education timelines.
The superintendent said Prior Lake‑Savage Area Schools has seen largely steady reading and math performance while noting upcoming changes to state standards and assessments that will affect results.
"We're about flat in our reading. Slightly above the state," the superintendent said, and added that the state’s Read Act and changes to math standards (noted as 2022 standards) are prompting curriculum and assessment realignment. He said Minnesota is reviewing whether the MCA will remain the state’s continued measure and warned that aligning instruction and assessment is necessary to avoid misleading dips in scores.
Using FastBridge kindergarten testing as an example, he said a notable dip two years ago was traced to pacing misalignment — tests were administered before certain content was taught — and described the district’s response to adjust sequencing and timing.
On standardized college‑readiness measures, the superintendent said district‑administered ACT scores have been steady and that Advanced Placement participation and scores have risen, with many students scoring 3–5 and qualifying for potential college credit.
Regarding graduation metrics, he said the district saw a slight decline in the four‑year rate partly because a larger cohort of students receiving special education services can access services through age 22. To better reflect outcomes, the district will publish 4‑, 5‑ and 6‑year graduation rates going forward.
The superintendent said science MCA4 results will be released publicly in October, and broader assessment and ACT data from the state remain pending release.
