The percent of students in the proficient category remained the same, and the percent of students in the advanced category increased from 7 percent to 10 percent. The results show steadily increasing scores. Students with some of the greatest learning challenges have shown progress over the last four years, according to the report. Those with Individualized Education Programs have made steady growth since the first Grade 3 assessment five years ago. We are out of the area of excuses.
Poor students can learn.
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