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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]SOURCE: https://wjla.com/features/i-team/maryland-education-scores-students-math-english-proficiency-state-tests-inequity-ela-students-teachers-academics-covid-19-pandemic-learning-fog-naacp-economic-prince-georges-county-montgomery-pgcps-mcps#

[QUOTE]In a startling revelation, [b]over 80% of Maryland students have fallen short on state proficiency tests in math and English language arts[/b], according to scores reported by the state's Department of Education.

[b]The statewide test scores indicate a mere 14.4% of students across all grades demonstrating proficiency in English language arts, with an even lower 13.2% proficiency in math.[/b]

Digging deeper into the data shows economic circumstances are closely intertwined with academic achievement. Among the students classified as "economically disadvantaged," only 24% managed to pass the English language arts proficiency tests. In stark contrast, 53% of their more affluent peers achieved proficiency in ELA. The same pattern emerged in math, where family income played a significant role. Twenty-five percent of "economically advantaged" students passed the math proficiency tests, while 5.9% of their disadvantaged counterparts scored high enough to pass the proficiency test.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE]In Montgomery County, the situation is slightly better, with [b]15 Maryland school districts outperforming their 13.5% ELA proficiency, and 11 districts surpassing their 13.7% math proficiency[/b].

Recognizing the pressing need to enhance literacy and mathematics performance, especially among African American and Latino students, Montgomery County Public Schools have made it a top priority.

"It absolutely is a top priority for Montgomery County Public Schools to improve literacy and mathematics performance among our African American and Latino students," said Jessica Baxter, MCPS director of public information as she emphasized the school system's dedication.

The district has proactively shaped policy discussions and allocated budget investments to this cause. Approved in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, these investments include the addition of instructional staff and coaches to provide increased support in math and literacy, diligent oversight and progress monitoring, and expanded professional development opportunities for acceleration, enrichment, intervention, credit recovery, or original credit, with options available both in-person and virtually.[/QUOTE]

I thought this was the year we were supposed to see improvements after last year being the first year back in school from COVID? The bar is on the floor and I'm not seeing thoughtful investigations of root-cause analyses or meaningful solutions. And before anyone says, "It's poor kids," it's not. Even "economically-advantaged" students managed 53% ELA proficiency at 25% math proficiency.

This is a five-alarm fire kind of situation. Where's the leadership from MCPS on this?[/quote]

So, this is kind of hard to interpret but one thing that strikes me is that MoCo does seem to be genuinely plummeting through the ranks. If I look at last year's numbers ([url]https://marylandpublicschools.org/stateboard/Documents/2023/0124/MCAPAssessmentResultsPart2.pdf[/url]) there are 5 or 6 counties ahead of MCPS within the state of Maryland.

But now there are more than 10 counties ahead of MCPS. So, even within Maryland and even as one of the best-resourced districts, MCPS is falling through the ranks year-over-year.

That's disconcerting to say the least. [/quote]

Parents should definitely be concerned.  And I do think I have seen plenty of parents posting on this board about this very issue, and how MCPS has been plummeting over the past decade.

I think some parents choose to put their heads in the sand.  A combination of factors - MCPS grade inflation so their kids get As even when they are not actually proficient, teachers tell parents that these tests are 'meaningless', etc.  [/quote]

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