Tornillo ISD reports improved fall benchmarks and strong EOC retester performance at high school
Summary
District staff told the board fall benchmark data show gains in math and reading, while December EOC retester results showed 100% pass rates in Algebra I and Biology for tested cohorts and improved mastery levels overall.
Tornillo ISD staff presented fall benchmark and December EOC retester results showing district-wide improvement in several areas and particular strength at the high school.
In the fall benchmark presentation, staff said math and reading measures improved and outlined interventions including weekly PLCs, tiered small-group instruction, Saturday/intercession camps and targeted DDI work. The presenter noted that 3rd- and 7th-grade outcomes remain areas of concern and that teams have plans to close those gaps.
On end-of-course (EOC) results, Mr. Alex Olvera told the board that retesters in December showed improved pass rates in English I (47%) and English II (39%) at Tornillo High School, and that "in Algebra 1... Tornillo High School, 100% of our students met the EOC" for that cohort. He also reported 100% meeting the EOC for Biology and US History in the December retester set, leaving no retesters for those content areas in spring testing.
District staff said the gains reflect coordinated teacher teams and intervention strategies; they recommended continued focus on standards coverage and targeted supports ahead of statewide STAAR testing in spring.
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