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District reports mixed results in Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness review
Summary
Superintendent presented 2024–25 results: preschool readiness fell short of targets, the achievement‑gap goal narrowly missed, but graduation/on‑track rates were strong; staff will return with more grade‑level detail and proposed interventions.
Superintendent Mr. Ali presented the Crosby‑Ironton School District’s Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness (CACR) 2024–25 results and proposed goals for 2025–26.
The presentation covered teacher equitable access, preschool readiness, achievement gaps, career and college readiness, and graduation‑on‑track measures. For early childhood, the district’s Little Rangers preschool aimed for 80% of students entering kindergarten to identify 11 or more uppercase letters; results showed 21 of 40 students (53%) met that measure, so the preschool goal was not met. On closing the achievement gap, the district aimed to reduce the spring assessment proficiency gap between students qualifying for free/reduced lunch and others; the gap remained at about 17%, falling short of the 15% target by roughly 2 percentage points.
Career and college readiness targets were mixed by grade: the district reported the 11th‑grade target was met (93%), while 9th and 10th grade results were lower. The district reported an on‑track graduation measure that exceeded the 90% aspiration, with 92% of seniors on track to graduate. Mr. Ali said staff will use structured literacy training and assessment adjustments in kindergarten and will bring more detailed grade‑level evidence to a future board work session.
Board members pressed on whether some retention or enrollment goals are fair to track and suggested the board schedule a deeper data dive during a workshop. Staff said the goal‑setting teams will return in spring with more specific strategies and that the district plans targeted interventions and monitoring for upcoming school years.
