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Kent County reports top state ranking in early math, second in early literacy; high school graduation rate about 93.1%
Summary
Student board member Alden Swanson reported that Kent County kindergartners ranked first statewide in early math (71% earning an 'established' score) and second in early literacy on the KRA; he also reported Kent County High School's graduation rate at about 93.1% and tied for eighth-best attendance in the state.
Alden Swanson, student member of the Kent County Public Schools board, highlighted the district's early-childhood and high-school performance during his Feb. 9 report.
Swanson described the kindergarten readiness assessment (KRA), administered to all Maryland kindergarten students, and said Kent County ranked first in early childhood mathematics, with 71 percent of kindergartners earning an "established" score. He added the district ranked second in early childhood literacy. "Being ranked 1st is a big deal, guys," Swanson said.
Swanson also described the SABERS screener, a 19-question teacher-completed tool that serves as a needs assessment for social, academic and emotional supports, and referenced demographic data for that screener without offering further numeric detail.
On secondary outcomes, Swanson reported that Kent County High School's graduating class had a graduation rate of about 93.1 percent, which he said is above the state average and a slight improvement over the prior year. He added the district is tied with Allegheny County for the state's eighth-best attendance rate. Swanson attributed these results to school interventions and support services.
All performance figures were presented by Swanson as part of his student-member report; no separate staff presentation or supporting documents were referenced in the brief transcript.
