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Cromwell presents student accountability data and celebrates AP honor roll advance to silver
Summary
District leaders reviewed 2023–24 assessment results and outlined strategies to address gaps—particularly in fourth- and eighth-grade math—and celebrated Cromwell High School’s move to silver AP Honor Roll status based on expanded access and strong AP performance.
District administrators presented the 2023–24 student accountability data on Oct. 7 and outlined targeted strategies to improve outcomes in areas flagged by the results.
Director of Curriculum Dr. McLean reviewed districtwide performance on state and national assessments, saying the district generally sits near the middle of comparable towns on Smarter Balanced metrics but showed stronger SAT and AP outcomes at the high school. She highlighted grade-level concerns—notably fourth-grade reading and eighth-grade math—and said district strategies include targeted small-group instruction, strengthened MTSS (multi-tiered system of supports), new vocabulary/grammar programming (Word Wisdom) for grades 4–5, a Bookworms core-reading adoption for K–3, and 7–12 vertical math teaming.
Principals and coaches described building-level actions: frequent strategic walkthroughs, one-on-one coaching cycles for fourth-grade teachers, expanded blended-learning tools and a renewed focus on measurable SMART goals for intervention students. At the middle school, staff cited notable gains in some grades and identified grade eight math as a priority for additional coaching and curriculum alignment.
At the high school, officials reported strong AP results and announced Cromwell High School’s advancement from bronze to silver on the AP School Honor Roll, which the administration said places the school roughly within the top 20% nationally for AP access and performance. The district noted the silver recognition reflects both high scores and increased student participation; administrators said they will consider further steps to pursue gold status.
Administrators acknowledged persistent recovery needs after COVID-era learning disruptions and said they will continue coaching cycles, interim assessments (IABs) and curriculum alignment work to regain and surpass prior proficiency levels.
