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Preliminary proficiency figures show year‑over‑year gains; full growth measures expected in July or August
Summary
District staff presented preliminary achievement data showing proficiency improvements in multiple grades (example: kindergarten math from 26% to 40%, first grade from 38% to 60%) and noted that growth components making up two thirds of the score will arrive in July/August.
District staff presented preliminary proficiency and achievement data during the superintendent’s report.
Presenters emphasized that the figures shown represent the achievement portion of the district’s letter grade (about one third of the grade) and that growth measures and other components will be released in July or August. Examples presented to the board included kindergarten math proficiency increasing from 26% to 40% year‑over‑year and first grade improving from 38% to 60%. Staff said these proficiency gains, combined with expected growth data, should provide a fuller picture of accountability scores in coming weeks.
Board members and principals praised teachers, paraprofessionals and interventions as key contributors to the gains and discussed continuing focus on math where achievement lags relative to reading. The superintendent said a more complete package of results will be prepared once all data are available and made available to the community.
No formal action was taken; staff committed to publish the final data once state releases the remaining measures.
