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Lincoln County reports above‑average 2023–24 assessment results, flags growth areas
Summary
Dr. Cunningham told the Lincoln County School Board that several grades—notably fifth and eighth—ran well above state proficiency rates in 2023–24, while growth measures show mixed results and district leaders flagged math growth in early grades as a focus for improvement.
Dr. Cunningham presented the Lincoln County School District’s 2023–24 student assessment results during the board’s October meeting, saying multiple grades outperformed state proficiency averages while others show mixed growth.
“Fifth grade had an 87% pass rate,” Dr. Cunningham said, contrasting it with the statewide 72% pass rate; she also highlighted eighth‑grade math and science as “25 points higher than the state average.” The presentation reviewed Georgia Milestones, Advanced Placement exams and CTAE pathway assessments, and Dr. Cunningham said the district chose proficiency as its primary metric.
The district compared proficiency to both state averages and the district’s own prior performance. Using a three‑year comparison, she said fifth‑grade proficiency rose about 11 percentage points since 2022 and cited strong growth in eighth grade and in several high‑school end‑of‑course exams (biology and U.S. history). At the same time, she cautioned that growth for some grade bands—particularly early‑grade math (grades 3–6)—has declined and is being addressed in school improvement plans.
The presentation also covered AP results and CTAE pathway certifications. Dr. Cunningham noted small cohorts for some AP courses—“two students” in some exams—but said the students who took AP calculus AB and English Literature performed strongly, with several top scores. She recommended deeper review of AP and pathway results beyond pass rates to measure outcomes such as college placement, job placement for pathway completers and student satisfaction.
Board members asked about context and next steps. Dr. Cunningham said administrators will revisit interventions through MTSS and principal leadership meetings; growth and proficiency slides will be posted publicly on the district website. She cautioned that small sample sizes can skew percentages and that three years of data is limited for trend claims.
The board recognized individual students and teachers later in the meeting for high scores on the Milestones and AP exams.
