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La Center math benchmarks rise districtwide but 4th grade slips
Summary
District presenters said winter math benchmarks rose from 58% to 66% overall, but fourth grade fell from 69% to 65%; the district will use instructional coaching, parent volunteers and targeted 'lagging skills' meetings to address the dip.
District administrators reported an overall improvement in winter math benchmark results but flagged a decline in fourth‑grade outcomes during a Feb. 11 board workshop.
Presenters reported the district benchmark percentage increased from 58% to 66% over the winter assessment window — an 8 percentage‑point gain averaged across grade levels. The fourth grade trend was different: fourth‑grade students at benchmark fell from 69% in the fall to 65% in the winter.
To address the dip, the fourth‑grade team will continue work with instructional coach Stephanie Holmes, use parent volunteers and hold 'lagging skills' meetings focused on persistent gaps. Administrators noted the math curriculum is in its first year and that it can take up to three years for teachers to fully familiarize themselves with a new curriculum; new teachers also receive BEST mentors. The district also plans more professional development and unit planning on late‑start Wednesdays.
Superintendent Peter Rosenkranz framed the updates as part of an ongoing process to support students; no policy or funding actions were taken during the workshop.
