What trends emerge across grade levels, subgroups, and core content areas? |
When comparing FY24 to FY25 PM3 data, several positive trends emerge across grade levels, subgroups, and core content areas.
ELA Proficiency showed notable improvement, with overall proficiency increasing from 43% to 51%, an 8-point gain.
7th grade ELA demonstrated the most significant growth, with a 17% increase in proficiency, highlighting strong instructional impact at that grade level.
Among subgroups, the ESE population made substantial gains:
6th grade ESE students improved by 11%,
while 7th grade ESE students saw a remarkable 19% increase.
The ELL subgroup also showed progress, with 6th grade ELL students increasing proficiency by 15%.
These trends suggest targeted supports and instructional strategies are yielding positive outcomes in ELA and among historically underserved student groups.
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Analyzing FY24 to FY25 PM3 data reveals several key trends across grade levels, subgroups, and core content areas in Math:
Overall Math proficiency in grades 6–8 increased modestly by 2 percentage points, from 67% to 69%.
7th grade Math showed the most significant growth at the grade level, with an 11% increase in proficiency.
Subgroup performance highlights include:
ESE students made strong gains in:
6th grade (+10%)
7th grade (+22%)
ELL students also improved in:
6th grade (+10%)
8th grade (+20%)
Despite these gains, Math proficiency in 6th and 7th grades continues to lag behind the District average, indicating areas for targeted support.
In contrast, Algebra proficiency declined, dropping from 84% to 78% (-6%).
This decline was mirrored in key subgroups:
ESE (-7%)
Advanced (ADV) students (-6%)
These trends suggest that while middle school Math instruction is yielding positive results for several subgroups, especially in 7th grade, there is a need to address performance gaps in Algebra and ensure alignment with District benchmarks in early middle school grades.
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FY25 EOY Science data reveals emerging trends across core content areas and student subgroups:
Physical Science proficiency increased by 7 percentage points, rising from 33% to 40%, indicating positive momentum in this content area.
Despite this growth, overall Science proficiency continues to lag behind the District average by 15 percentage points, highlighting a need for continued instructional focus.
Subgroup analysis shows:
ESE and ELL proficiency levels remained flat, suggesting a need for more targeted interventions and supports.
The Advanced (ADV) subgroup demonstrated significant improvement, with proficiency increasing from 80% to 95%—a 15-point gain.
These trends suggest that while gains are being made in Physical Science and among advanced learners, there is a continued need to close the gap with the District and better support ESE and ELL students in Science.
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FY25 EOY Civics data highlights several emerging trends across subgroups and core content areas:
Overall Civics proficiency increased by 14 percentage points, rising from 45% to 59%, indicating strong growth in this content area.
Despite this improvement, Civics proficiency remains 16 percentage points below the District average, signaling a continued need for focused instructional support.
Subgroup performance trends include:
ESE students improved from 20% to 28%, an 8-point gain.
ELL students increased from 13% to 17%, a 4-point gain.
The Advanced (ADV) subgroup maintained a high level of performance, holding steady at 99% proficiency.
These results suggest that while Civics instruction is trending upward overall, particularly for ESE and ELL students, there is still work to be done to close the gap with District performance and ensure equitable outcomes across all student groups.
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Which data component showed the most improvement? What new actions did your school take in this area? |
Seventh grade ELA showed the greatest improvement increasing 17% in overall proficiency from 33% to 50%. Seventh grade math was a close second with an 11% increase in overall proficiency. Our 7th grade ELA team has several years of consistency in certified staff and work well in cooperative planning. Literacy coaches provide support and training, helping to improve Tier 1 instruction. In math, we funded a 1.0 coach in the 2024-25 school year. We also moved two veteran teachers to 7th grade math. Our coach helped analyze data to determine what standards needed the most focus. We also provided professional learning opportunities in unpacking the standards and collaborative planning.
Seventh grade ELA showed the most significant improvement, with overall proficiency increasing by 17 percentage points—from 33% in FY24 to 50% in FY25. This growth reflects the impact of several strategic actions:
The 7th grade ELA team has benefited from consistent staffing over multiple years, fostering strong collaboration during cooperative planning sessions.
Literacy coaches played a key role by providing targeted support and professional development, which helped strengthen Tier 1 instruction and align teaching practices with standards.
Seventh grade Math also demonstrated notable growth, with an 11-point increase in proficiency. To support this progress, the school implemented several new initiatives in FY25:
Funded a full-time math coach, who led data analysis efforts to identify priority standards and instructional gaps.
Reassigned two veteran teachers to 7th grade Math, bringing experience and instructional strength to the team.
Provided professional learning opportunities focused on unpacking standards and enhancing collaborative planning.
These targeted actions contributed to measurable gains in both ELA and Math, with ELA showing the most improvement overall. |
Which data component showed the lowest performance? Explain the contributing factor(s) to last year's low performance and discuss any trends. |
Although there was a slight improvement from FY2024, the Lowest 25% of students in 6th–8th grade ELA continued to demonstrate the lowest performance on PM3 in FY2025. Key contributing factors include a high proportion of English Language Learners, a significant number of Migrant students, and a substantial population of Students with Disabilities (SWD). Notably, these subgroups have shown significant progress, with an increasing number of students achieving grade-level performance and demonstrating meaningful academic gains. |
Which data component showed the greatest decline from the prior year? Explain the factor(s) that contributed to this decline. |
Algebra experienced the most significant decline in proficiency, dropping 6% percentage points from 84% in FY24 to 78% in FY25 EOC.
Students struggled to keep pace with the lessons. Additionally, they were not consistently exposed to the full breadth and depth of the benchmarks. Instructional challenges were evident, with some teachers facing difficulties in differentiating instruction across the various Algebra levels and for struggling students.
Furthermore, the use of cooperative learning structures remains an area for growth. To address these challenges, the Math Coach, along with district TSAs, continue to provide targeted support, including modeling best practices and delivering ongoing professional development to enhance instructional effectiveness. |
Which data component had the greatest gap when compared to the state average? Explain the factor(s) that contributed to this gap and any trends. State data can be found here. |
Physical Science exhibited the largest performance gap compared to the state average, with IMS scoring 40% proficiency versus the state’s 53%—a 13-point difference. Despite this gap, IMS made meaningful progress, increasing proficiency from 33% in FY2024 to 40% in FY2025, reflecting a 7-point gain. Moving forward, we will continue to strengthen Tier 1 instruction and provide targeted support for our Students with Disabilities (SWD) and English Language Learners (ELL) to sustain and accelerate this growth. |