Pike board hears SAT growth gains and curriculum audit steps; staff recommends tighter maps and follow‑up walks

District leaders told the board that preliminary 'school day' SAT reporting shows measurable fall→spring growth for Pike juniors, but explained several caveats for comparing and interpreting the figures.

Key points: Staff said the average PSAT→SAT growth for students who tested with Pike was roughly +30 points overall (about +14 in ELA and +18 in math on the measures presented). Staff cautioned these campus figures include every student who took the local administration (some students may have been enrolled only briefly) and that state‑certified accountability counts will differ because the state counts students who meet minimum days‑enrolled thresholds.

Curriculum work: To improve future SAT performance, staff described curriculum and assessment audits in middle and high schools, a recent textbook adoption cycle, and repeated classroom walkthroughs to confirm that essential state standards appear in maps, assessments, and daily instruction. Where gaps appeared, staff said they rewrote maps, tightened assessments and planned targeted professional development for teachers.

What the board asked for: Members pressed for school‑level and teacher‑level breakdowns (as available within data privacy rules), clarity on cohort definitions used by College Board vs. state reporting, and follow‑up evidence of whether revised maps and PD change classroom practice. Staff agreed to share school‑specific breakdowns for board review and to continue regular monitoring.

Provenance: SAT presentation and Q&A (topic intro: SEG 1728; topic finish: SEG 2675).