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Personnel Committee recommends ~80% third-grade proficiency target using AIMSweb Plus
Summary
The committee discussed establishing a measurable third-grade reading goal using AIMSweb Plus and reached consensus to recommend that approximately 80% of third graders score at or above the 45th percentile by the end of third grade, with an aim that no students require a Personal Reading Plan (PRP).
On July 6, 2026, the Mineral Point Unified School District Personnel Committee discussed proposing a district goal for third-grade reading proficiency measured by the AIMSweb Plus assessment. Members reviewed current state requirements for Personal Reading Plans (PRPs) and emphasized supporting students who score below benchmark levels.
Committee discussion produced a consensus recommendation: set a goal that approximately 80% of third-grade students score at or above the 45th percentile on AIMSweb Plus by the end of third grade, paired with an objective of having no students requiring a PRP. The recommendation was framed as balancing an ambitious target with an attainable benchmark and will be forwarded for further consideration by district leadership.
