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District assessment results described as "flat"; 79% ELA, about 74% math met or exceeded standards
Summary
District staff presented 2024–25 Smarter Balanced (CAASPP) results showing roughly 79% of students met/exceeded ELA standards (grades 3–8 cumulative) and roughly 74% met/exceeded math standards; staff flagged subgroup disparities and recommended fidelity to evidence‑based Tier 1 instruction.
District assessment staff briefed the board on 2024–25 Smarter Balanced assessment findings, calling overall academic performance "flat" compared with prior years and pointing to specific subgroup patterns. The staff presenter said, "Overall academic performance, student achievement in both ELA and math remains what we call flat," and reported that "just over 79 percent of students met or exceeded" standards in English language arts while "just over 74 percent met or exceeded" in mathematics (grades 3–8 cumulative).
The presenter identified subgroup gaps — English learners and students with disabilities continue to score below their peers — and noted that females outperform males in ELA by about 6% while males outperform females in math by about 7%. The presentation highlighted 4th grade as a standout and credited regular interim assessments (IABs) and focused teacher collaboration for that success. Board members asked for cohort breakdowns and reclassification data for English learners; staff said they have deep cohort data and will provide further analysis.
