The recent Board of Education meeting highlighted significant academic progress among students at Mineola Bridal School, showcasing impressive growth in reading and math scores. The NWEA assessment results revealed that students not only met but often exceeded national norms, indicating a strong alignment with expected grade-level growth.

In reading, students demonstrated growth within the anticipated range of 4 to 6 points per year, with all grade levels performing well. Notably, grades 6 and 7 outperformed achievement norms at both the beginning and end of the year, while grade 5 showed commendable growth of 9 points. In math, students achieved an average growth of 5 to 12 points across different grades, with seventh graders entering the year at 7 points above the projected norm and maintaining a 5-point growth by year’s end.

The meeting also addressed the performance of dual language learners, who showed significant self-comparison growth in Spanish reading, despite the absence of national norms for this assessment. Native English speakers enrolled in the dual language program outperformed their peers, demonstrating effective language acquisition as they progressed through middle school.

Additionally, the report highlighted the success of English Language Learners (ELLs) and special education students, both of whom met or exceeded growth expectations in reading and math. The school maintained a 100% passing rate for the Algebra 1 Regents exam, with many students achieving mastery scores of 85 or above.

The introduction of the New York State assessments for English language arts, math, and science also provided a snapshot of student performance, with approximately 80% of learners achieving levels 3 or 4 on these exams. However, the meeting noted a higher opt-out rate among seventh graders, which is a trend that will be monitored closely.

Overall, the discussions underscored the commitment of Mineola Bridal School to fostering academic excellence and supporting diverse learners, setting a positive trajectory for future educational initiatives. The board emphasized the importance of using assessment data to inform teaching strategies and improve student outcomes, ensuring that all learners receive the support they need to succeed.