Coyote Springs Elementary credits PLCs, math fluency pilot and 'Girls Who Code' after earning a high A

Coyote Springs Elementary staff presented school performance data and programs to the Humboldt Unified Board May 14, saying concerted instructional work and targeted interventions produced a 92.5-point A on the state report card.

Principal and teachers detailed proficiency and growth metrics from the prior school year: staff reported proficiency points over multiple grades (for example, third-grade math proficiency points rose from 64 to 84 over four years) and noted strong growth in reading and science benchmarks. Presenters credited a district math-fluency pilot (expanded after promising third-grade results), sustained PLC (professional learning community) work, and investments in professional learning as key drivers of gains.

School leaders described efforts to build school climate and student support through PBIS routines, greeters, lunch clubs, quick-response teams for behavioral needs, and connections to community resources. They also highlighted before- and after-school programs and enrichment offerings, citing a Girls Who Code club that served 35 girls in grades 3–5 and emphasized leadership, project-based learning and confidence building.

Board members asked about internal benchmark results: presenters said DNA benchmark testing showed year-over-year gains (examples cited included first-grade math at 73% proficiency and third-grade math increasing 34% from beginning to end of year). The school described plans to sustain and spread successful practices (teacher collaboration, data-reflection protocols and clearer learning intentions) and named student agency as a focus for the coming year.

The board thanked staff for the presentation and praised student council guides and site-visit interactions. The presentation preceded routine consent and action items on the board agenda.