DC showcases CAPE test results highlighting student recovery post-pandemic
September 01, 2024 | DC Prep PCS, School Boards, District of Columbia
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The DC Prep September 2024 Board Meeting highlighted significant discussions surrounding the recent CAPE assessment results, which are crucial for evaluating student performance across the district. The meeting, held on September 1, 2024, was marked by a presentation on the CAPE results, a statewide assessment that measures students' readiness for college and careers in English Language Arts (ELA), math, and science.
The CAPE assessment, which replaced the previous PARCC test, is administered to students in grades 3 through 8 and high school. It serves as a vital benchmark for families to assess their children's learning and for schools to demonstrate accountability. The results are particularly important for DC Prep, as they reflect the school's commitment to educational excellence and are a key factor in its ranking among other schools.
During the meeting, it was noted that citywide proficiency rates in ELA and math have shown a slow recovery since the pandemic. While there was a slight improvement from 2022 to 2023, overall scores remained flat. Specifically, 33.7% of students were proficient or better in ELA, with the highest scores found in grades 6 through 8. In contrast, only 22.5% of students achieved proficiency in math, with proficiency levels declining as students progress to higher grades.
A significant concern raised was the disparity in proficiency rates between economically disadvantaged students and their peers. The data indicated that recovery for these students has been particularly slow, with schools in Wards 7 and 8 lagging behind those in more affluent areas. This gap underscores the importance of targeted efforts to support all students, especially those facing economic challenges.
Despite the overall trends, DC Prep's individual campuses showed promising growth in ELA proficiency, with notable increases at Benning Elementary, Edgewood Elementary, Anacostia, and Edgewood Middle campuses. These results suggest that DC Prep is making strides in improving educational outcomes, particularly in ELA, outpacing citywide averages.
The meeting concluded with a recognition of the ongoing challenges in education post-pandemic and a commitment to continue addressing the needs of all students, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The board emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum in academic recovery and ensuring equitable access to quality education across the district.
The CAPE assessment, which replaced the previous PARCC test, is administered to students in grades 3 through 8 and high school. It serves as a vital benchmark for families to assess their children's learning and for schools to demonstrate accountability. The results are particularly important for DC Prep, as they reflect the school's commitment to educational excellence and are a key factor in its ranking among other schools.
During the meeting, it was noted that citywide proficiency rates in ELA and math have shown a slow recovery since the pandemic. While there was a slight improvement from 2022 to 2023, overall scores remained flat. Specifically, 33.7% of students were proficient or better in ELA, with the highest scores found in grades 6 through 8. In contrast, only 22.5% of students achieved proficiency in math, with proficiency levels declining as students progress to higher grades.
A significant concern raised was the disparity in proficiency rates between economically disadvantaged students and their peers. The data indicated that recovery for these students has been particularly slow, with schools in Wards 7 and 8 lagging behind those in more affluent areas. This gap underscores the importance of targeted efforts to support all students, especially those facing economic challenges.
Despite the overall trends, DC Prep's individual campuses showed promising growth in ELA proficiency, with notable increases at Benning Elementary, Edgewood Elementary, Anacostia, and Edgewood Middle campuses. These results suggest that DC Prep is making strides in improving educational outcomes, particularly in ELA, outpacing citywide averages.
The meeting concluded with a recognition of the ongoing challenges in education post-pandemic and a commitment to continue addressing the needs of all students, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The board emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum in academic recovery and ensuring equitable access to quality education across the district.
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