Over the past five years, the percentage of students in grades 3-6 scoring proficient in language arts on state tests has been just above 50%, only slightly ahead of state averages.

Over the past five years, the percentage of K-3 students reading on grade level has statistically stagnated (With the exception of kindergarten).

During the current school year, only 51% of K-3 students made typical or better growth in reading proficient from the beginning to the middle of the year .

Teachers will participate in substantial professional development (LETRS) in reading instruction.