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Gilmer County Schools reports test-score gains; board adopts 8% growth targets

Gilmer County Schools Board of Education · August 26, 2025
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Summary

Superintendent reported notable FY25 test-score improvements and a move to a 4‑star rating; the board adopted goals aiming for an 8% rise in ELA and math proficiency, reduced chronic absenteeism and fewer behavioral referrals.

Superintendent Dr. Minnick told the board the district saw substantial gains in FY25 accountability data and proposed an ambitious set of goals for the coming year; the board voted to adopt those goals.

Presenting test-score data, Dr. Minnick said the district’s proficiency rates improved roughly 10 percentage points in examples he cited — "We basically improved from 25%…

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