District presenter reports small year‑over‑year gains in assessments, highlights subgroup work and next steps

A district presenter summarized the Edison Township School District’s assessment results for 2023–25, saying the district saw modest year‑over‑year gains overall and specific increases in elementary math and science. “Overall, fifth grade has a 70% proficiency rate,” the presenter said, and noted growth across most racial and programmatic subgroups.

The presenter described several concrete data points: enrollment rose in 2023–24, nearly one quarter of students are classified as economically disadvantaged, about 6% are multilingual learners and student mobility is roughly 13.8% year to year. He also reported grade‑level math growth — grade 3 up 4.8%, grade 4 up 3.2% and grade 5 up 5.9% — and a 5.2% increase in fifth‑grade science from 2023–24 to 2024–25.

Nut graf: District leaders said subgroup performance has improved in many areas but that students with significant cognitive disabilities (DLM cohort) have remained flat; administrators named specific instructional responses including expanded Tier 1 instruction, a Lincoln pilot for targeted supports, small‑group interventions, and an evaluation of online programs.

Board members asked clarifying questions about subgroup trends and auditing of test participation; the presenter acknowledged fewer tests were administered at the elementary level and tied that to lower elementary enrollment. The presentation closed with administrative next steps: increase hands‑on science, continue professional development for ELL instruction, and pursue targeted math interventions focused on conceptual understanding.

The district said the full slide deck and data will be posted on the school district website for public review.