Schools Celebrate Improved Testing Scores
Tests Show Growth
A week before classes began in Wolf Point, teachers and school officials had an opportunity to share positive results during an assembly on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
“It was a celebration of some things that have happened,” Wolf Point Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Perkins said. “Growth is happening.”
Perkins was referring to a number of test results that school officials have seen during the past few months.
“This data is not just about numbers. It’s a reflection of the collective dedication, expertise and perseverance of every teacher at every level,” Perkins said.
He added, “From kindergarten to high school, each educator played a role in building the foundation, filling in the gaps and pushing students to grow. These results are the outcome of years of effort, collaboration and belief in our students’ potential. It’s a true team victory, and one we should all be proud of.”
At Northside Elementary School, the Measures of Academic Progress results in math increased by 7.2 percent. In addition, growth was observed across all grade levels.
For reading, results were 2.5 percent higher at Northside.
A growth of 5.2 percent was reported for literary texts. There was a growth of 10 percent for informational texts from last fall to last spring.
Students improved in identifying main ideas, details and summarizing.
As far as state math tests, there was an increase of the amount of students entering the top third of the state from the fall to the spring.
“We’re seeing growth for some of our upper kids,” Perkins said.
Results from Southside included a 10 percent score improvement across the school for math scores. There was a 5.5 percent increase in overall reading scores at the school.
Southside experienced a 33 percent increase in students scoring in the top third statewide. Perkins said that’s a powerful indicator of academic rigor and readiness. There was a 13 percent average increase in reading proficiency.
He said Southside had a significant growth in all grade levels as more students reached proficient and advanced levels in the classroom.
At the junior high, there was a 2 percent increase in math scores and a 3.2 percent growth in English and language arts.
Results included 21 percent of junior high students moved out of the bottom third statewide.
“That is significant,” Perkins said. There was also a large increase in students entering the top third of the state in math performance.
For Wolf Point High School, there was a 4 percent growth in math scores and 2 percent growth in reading scores.
The high school’s school-wide college and career readiness rates exceed the state average. ACT scores are on an upward trajectory as well.
