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NVUSD reports gains on state CAASPP tests; district credits data dialogues and literacy training
Summary
Napa Valley Unified officials said the district saw a 4-point increase in ELA and roughly 2-point increases in math and science on 2024–25 CAASPP results, highlighting targeted data dialogues, assessment literacy work, and LETRS early-literacy training as drivers of steady growth across schools.
The Napa Valley Unified School District presented 2024–25 CAASPP/CAST results showing districtwide growth in English language arts, math, and science during the board’s regular meeting. A district assessment presenter told trustees the district achieved a 4 percentage-point increase in English and nearly 2 percentage-point increases in both math and science compared with the prior year.
District officials said the gains were broad: 17 schools improved in English, 13 in math, and 15 in science. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Monica Reddy said the results reflect several sustained system changes, including regular data dialogues between principals and district staff, consistent priority standards and common assessments, and expanded early-literacy training under LETRS. "The introduction of data dialogues marked a significant shift in how our district and site leaders use evidence to drive improvement," Reddy said.
The district presentation also placed the gains in a county context, noting that Napa Valley Unified continues to serve a relatively high unduplicated pupil percentage while receiving less per-pupil funding than several neighboring districts. The presenter highlighted several school-level standouts: Napa High showed large gains in English and math; Unidos Middle School posted double-digit growth in ELA; Vichy and Napa Junction elementaries recorded notable elementary growth; and American Canyon High demonstrated gains in science.
Trustees praised instructional staff and the coherence of the district’s strategy. Trustee Jankiewicz said modest year-to-year percentage gains can represent meaningful improvements for students and encouraged continued, sustained effort. Trustee Water said the results demonstrated that money alone doesn’t determine outcomes, praising the work of teachers and site leaders.
District leaders said the work continues into 2025–26 with ongoing professional learning, formative assessments, and efforts to translate assessment data into targeted interventions. The board recessed briefly after the presentation; no formal action was required on the CAASPP report.
The district said it will carry lessons from the data-dialogue work forward and continue to monitor outcomes as interventions scale across schools.
