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District reports modest midyear academic gains and highlights expanded learning growth
Summary
Assistant Superintendent Mendez and staff presented midyear data showing projected improvements in state assessment readiness, growth in expanded learning programming (ELOP/MARS), reductions in chronic absenteeism and suspension rates, and questions from trustees about attendance and instructional supports.
Merced City School District staff told trustees on March 10 that midyear assessments and program metrics show modest academic gains, expanded learning growth and improved attendance trends, though trustees pressed for more detail about how to move students two grade levels behind back to grade level.
Assistant Superintendent Mr. Mendez presented district progress assessment and I‑Ready projections: about 36% of students are on track to meet or exceed standards in English language arts and roughly 26% in mathematics, with the math figure representing a 4…
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