Bullitt County presents spring benchmark data: elementary gains, mixed middle/high school results

Apr 21, 2026

Chief Academic Officer Dr. Brandon Howard told the board that elementary students showed notable gains on spring benchmarks and iReady projections, with about 60% on grade level in elementary and areas for growth in reading comprehension, while middle and high school performance was more mixed; the district plans curricular steps including CommonLit expansion and math HQR adoption.

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Chief Academic Officer Dr. Brandon Howard presented the district's spring benchmark data and iReady projections during the superintendent's report, highlighting measurable gains at the elementary level and persistent challenges in middle and high school.

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