In a recent government meeting, officials presented the latest report card data reflecting the academic performance of students for the 2024 school year. The report card, which evaluates schools based on six components, revealed that only five components were included in this year's overall rating, with the college, career, workforce, and military readiness component set to be scored next year.

The overall rating for the district remained at two stars, consistent with the previous year. In specific categories, achievement received one star, progress improved to two stars, while gap closing dropped to two stars from three. The graduation rate fell from two stars to one, and early literacy maintained its one-star rating.

The achievement score, based on state test performance, showed a slight improvement with a performance index score of 52 points, translating to a percentage of 47.6%. However, officials emphasized the need for accelerated improvement in this area. The progress category, which measures student growth, indicated positive trends, with expectations for continued improvement.

Chronic absenteeism emerged as a significant concern, with officials noting that students missed an average of 17 days, classifying them as chronically absent. Strategies to address this issue will be discussed in upcoming meetings, with a focus on reducing absenteeism to enhance overall student performance.

The graduation rate, which lags a year behind, was reported at 83.1%, falling short of the two-star threshold of 84%. Officials expressed optimism about targeting improvements in this area, aiming for a 90% graduation rate to achieve a three-star rating.

In addition to the report card, the meeting included a discussion on MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) data, which provides insights into student growth. The MAP assessment is designed to track individual student progress and set growth goals. Initial fall data indicated that while younger students are close to national norms, gaps widen as students progress through grades.

Overall, the meeting underscored the district's commitment to addressing academic challenges and improving student outcomes through targeted initiatives and data-driven strategies. Further discussions will focus on implementing measures to enhance attendance and academic performance as the school year progresses.