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Graves Middle School reports academic gains; 31 students reclassified as fluent in English
Summary
Principal Jason Hernandez and Vice Principal Myra Torres told the Board that Graves Middle School posted year-over-year gains across CAASPP measures, with English Learner progress up 14.3%. Hernandez honored 31 students who met reclassification criteria to Reclassified Fluent English Proficient.
The South Whittier School District Board heard a presentation from Graves Middle School Principal Jason Hernandez and Vice Principal Myra Torres on Jan. 21, 2025, showing year-over-year gains on the CAASPP and related local measures. District materials presented by the school showed improvements in English Language Arts, mathematics, suspension rates, chronic absenteeism and a 14.3% increase in English Learner progress from 2023 to 2024.
After describing the gains and the criteria for reclassification, Principal Hernandez honored 31 students who qualified for Reclassified Fluent English Proficient status. The presentation noted that reclassification requires English proficiency shown on assessments, teacher recommendations and parent consultation. Board minutes record the meeting's acknowledgement—"Congratulations, students!"—following the recognition. The list of 31 students was entered into the record by name during the presentation.
The school and district materials presented at the meeting emphasize ongoing monitoring of student outcomes and targeted supports for English learners; district leaders said the public can review Dashboard and CAASPP details on the state and district websites.
