East Penn reviews 2022–23 assessment results; Emmaus High School named for targeted support

Assistant superintendents presented an overview of district performance data from the 2022–23 school year, using Pennsylvania’s Future Ready PA index and federal requirements under ESSA to explain building scores calculated from proficiency, growth (PVAS), attendance and graduation-rate metrics.

Presenters said several elementary schools performed comparatively well in both proficiency and growth measures; Shoemaker and Willow Lane were singled out for high building scores and above-average growth in multiple areas. Lower McConaughey Middle School exceeded one year of expected growth in ELA and math and was removed from TSI status; Iyer Middle School showed mixed post‑pandemic recovery and remains an area of focus.

Assistant superintendents noted Emmaus High School (EHS) has been identified for targeted support and improvement (TSI). Administration said EHS has formed a TSI stakeholder team and will present a detailed plan to the board at the Feb. 26 meeting that will include analysis and proposed action steps. “Administration from Emmaus High School will be presenting their analysis and their plan for improvement in-depth at the next school board meeting on February 26th,” a presenter noted.

District leaders described a data-step-back and continuous-improvement cycle — school instructional leadership teams analyze data, set iterative building goals, implement action plans and return for regular progress reviews. Several curriculum and instruction actions were summarized, including phonics implementation at K–2, reading interventions in grades 3–5, math intervention teachers funded by Title I and initial curriculum work to align to Pennsylvania’s new science standards (PA STEAL/STEALS) for implementation through 2025–26.