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District highlights gains on state report card and previews Act 20 literacy work and curriculum alignment
Summary
Hamilton reported an overall state report‑card score of 81.8 with gains in achievement and growth; staff outlined Act 20 literacy screening plans starting in January and described ongoing curriculum alignment work in math, world language and fitness.
Hamilton School District leaders told the board on Dec. 16 they saw modest gains on the state report card and outlined near‑term curriculum and literacy work.
Staff reported an overall district score of 81.8 on the state report card, placing Hamilton 14th statewide and fourth in Waukesha County. The achievement score was 86.2 and growth was 72.7; district leaders noted gains in multiple subgroups and highlighted ongoing attention to the district’s lowest‑performing 25% (the target group), where growth carries extra weight in the state formula.
The district previewed Act 20 implementation (the state reading law): K–3 screening schedules, DPI‑selected screeners, three annual screeners for K–3 and diagnostic follow‑up for students below the 25th percentile. Staff described personal reading plans, family notification procedures and literacy‑coach responsibilities; screening begins in January and families will receive clear guidance and a snapshot report via AIMSwebPlus and NextPath.
Staff also presented curriculum alignment updates: K–5 illustrative mathematics coaching and in‑class modeling by a mathematics institute specialist, German teachers opting to create district‑specific materials as a cost‑saving measure, and fitness education revising grading to emphasize personal and social skills through movement. The board directed staff to continue closing achievement gaps and scheduled a January update on progress plans for underperforming schools.
