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District officials report midyear I‑Ready gains, emphasize 'stretch growth' to close gaps

Odessa R-VII School District Board of Education · February 10, 2026
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Odessa R‑VII staff presented midyear I‑Ready diagnostic data showing cohort growth across grades, highlighted strong kindergarten ELA results and announced a district focus on 'stretch growth' interventions to accelerate students who are behind.

District staff presented midyear I‑Ready diagnostic results to the board, reporting multi‑year cohort tracking and gains in several grades and outlining targeted teacher supports to continue momentum.

Staff said 77% of kindergarten students were at grade level in ELA at midyear — a benchmark the presenters described as evidence the K–5 aligned ELA resource is yielding results. The I‑Ready presenter said the district now has sufficient longitudinal data to follow cohorts…

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