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Van Middle School reports benchmark gains and targeted supports for subgroups
Summary
Van Middle School leaders told the board they are seeing improved benchmark results and have prioritized strong Tier 1 instruction, focused 5th‑grade science and math interventions, and progress monitoring for priority subpopulations.
Van Middle School administrators reported improvements on benchmarks and outlined targeted work to sustain gains.
The middle‑school presenter said teachers have seen benchmark improvements and highlighted the use of shared Tier 1 instruction and Bluebonnet materials to raise meets and masters performance. "We're already seeing improvement in our meets and master's areas," the presenter said, noting particular gains in fourth‑grade math benchmarks and examples of integrated science projects used to deepen learning.
Staff described schoolwide progress monitoring, PLCs and coaching as central strategies and noted continued emphasis on closing gaps for African American and Hispanic student subpopulations. The update was accepted as information by the board.
