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Superintendent cites reading gains but flags middle-school math slump
Summary
NWEA scores improved in reading and math districtwide, but Dr. Folby highlighted a decline in 7th-grade math and identified the current 8th-grade cohort as a target for intervention; the district proposes a middle-level math interventionist.
Superintendent Dr. Folby reported improvements on NWEA assessments, saying reading achievement rose from 69% to 73% within target bands and math improved from 64% to 69%. He described these trends as encouraging while cautioning that specific grade-level performance remains a concern.
Dr. Folby singled out 7th-grade math, which declined for the second consecutive year to 53% above the 40th percentile, and said the district’s current 8th-grade cohort (class of 2030) shows the lowest math achievement in three years. To address the need, the administration proposed creating a middle-level math interventionist by restructuring the librarian role so the position also provides math intervention; administrators said that change would come at no additional cost to the district.
