Officials cite gains in math and science and point to HIT tutoring and new writing curriculum

Presenters told the board that proficiency percentages improved in most grades, with notable jumps in math: "the 10th graders from last year, they went from 17% proficient in algebra to 50% in geometry," one presenter said while explaining assessment methods.

Officials attributed some gains to the district's HIT tutoring program; they said 47% of tested 8th graders met growth targets overall while 58% of those who participated in HIT tutoring met their growth targets. To address ELA gaps, the district purchased new ELA materials (Scholastic Pre-K, Amplify K'3, Houghton Mifflin K'6) and implemented Step Up to Writing for grades 3'6.