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East Rapids principal reports reading and math gains, cites 74% growth in reading among grades 3–5
Summary
Principal Jill Wheelock told the Grand Rapids school board that winter screening shows reading and math proficiency rising to about 65% (from ~60%) with some grades above the school's 73% goal; she reported 74% reading growth for grades 3–5, 77% math growth, and about 369 office-discipline referrals to date.
East Rapids Elementary Principal Jill Wheelock reported to the Grand Rapids Public School District board that winter screening data show gains in reading and math and that several grades have already surpassed the school's 73% proficiency target.
Wheelock said schoolwide proficiency on an interim Star assessment rose from roughly 60% in the fall to about 65% after winter screening, with some grade levels…
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