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Barker reports strong preliminary Regents scores; new chemistry exam lowers results
Summary
Principal Dr. Love presented preliminary June 2026 Regents data showing multiple exams with near‑universal proficiency (Algebra I and II at 100%); a brand‑new Chemistry exam produced lower results (69% proficiency, no students at mastery). The state will complete a deeper review before final results are released.
Dr. Love presented preliminary June 2026 Regents results to the Barker Central School District Board, saying "the results of the exams were super strong." She reported Algebra I and Algebra II each recorded 100% proficiency (Algebra I with 23% at mastery; Algebra II with 35% at mastery). Geometry showed 88% proficiency (15% mastery). Global History was 98% proficient (22% mastery), U.S. History 95% (16% mastery), Biology 96% (19% mastery), and Earth Science 98% with an unusually high 55% at mastery.
Dr. Love cautioned the board that Chemistry results lagged: the district recorded 69% proficiency and no mastery this year on a "brand‑new Chemistry exam," which the district elected to administer early to analyze outcomes and inform curriculum adjustments. She and Dr. Reimer said the new science exams emphasize reading comprehension and a different format, which has depressed scores elsewhere in the state when the exams change. The State is conducting a more detailed review of the raw data and will finalize results; Mr. Cornwell will report back to the board once the state review is complete.
The administration framed the early Chemistry administration as a data‑collection decision to guide teaching and curriculum improvements rather than as a reflection of instruction gaps. The board did not take formal action on the results; administration said final, state‑certified numbers will be shared when available.
