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Goddard Middle School outlines steady gains and a five-year 70% target
Summary
Goddard Middle School leaders reported steady improvements across state indicators, highlighted math acceleration and engagement gains, and set a five-year goal for 70% of students to meet or exceed standards in ELA, math and science.
Principal Zernikow and Assistant Principal Kristen Martinez presented Goddard Middle School's progress to the board, highlighting gains in English language arts and mathematics and improvements in chronic absenteeism and engagement indicators.
They cited targeted instructional strategies, AVID schoolwide supports, STEAM electives and peer mentoring as contributors to growth. The school reported 63.4% of students improved from the prior year in ELA and 70.3% improved in math; subgroup data showed continued gaps the site plans to address through targeted interventions and language-development work.
Zernikow outlined a five-year objective to reach 70% of students meeting or exceeding standards in ELA, math and science and said staff will continue focused tier 1 instruction, tier 2 supports and sustained interventions. Trustees praised the presentation and asked whether the school had needed supports from the district; the principal said current supports are sufficient but welcomed further communication.
No formal board action was taken; trustees commended staff for measurable progress.
