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FY11 Adequate Yearly Progress

Adequate Yearly Progress-2010/2011   Van Buren Schools recently received information from the Department of Education concerning Adequate Yearly Progress for each building in the district.  Districts are judged in the areas of both test participation and student test performance.  The State does not report out sub groups (Low SES, Race, Special Ed.) of less than 40 students.  Results are as follows:              VAN BUREN ELEMENTARY- Grades 3-5 MATH Participation Status Assessment . . . read more

FY11 ACT Results

Van Buren 2010-2011 ACT Results These results are based on the year 2011 ACT-tested graduating students.  Of 24 ACT-tested 2011 graduates, the percentage of students scoring at or above the state’s identified college success indicator of an ACT score of 20 are indicated below:   ACT Composite ACT English ACT Math ACT Reading ACT Science Van Buren 67% 67% 42% . . . read more

MAP Assessments

    The MAP assessment tool is similar to STAR testing that Van Buren students have completed for many years.  STAR testing was linked to an AR level and was largely based on low-level, recall thinking skills.  In contrast, the MAP assessment has a richer research base, is aligned to the Common Core (National Standards), and requires higher-level thinking skills. Results are measured in RIT scores and LEXILE levels.  The district has chosen to invest in MAP because it provides a more reliable measure . . . read more

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