Academic Performance Update Shows Progress in Literacy and Mathematics

On Thursday, June 4, the Board of Education received a third-quarter academic performance update showing encouraging gains in literacy and mathematics as MCPS continues to focus on the goals of its Future Ready Strategic Plan. The report highlighted improvements in early literacy, with the percentage of students meeting benchmark expectations increasing from 57.8% to 65.7% on DIBELS and from 62.3% to 72% on Lectura compared to last year (from fall 2025 to winter 2026).

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District leaders credited the progress to the focused work of teachers, principals and school-based instructional teams who are regularly reviewing student performance data, adjusting instruction, providing targeted interventions, and responding quickly when students need additional support. The presentation emphasized that continuous improvement happens when educators use data not simply to measure results, but to inform daily teaching and learning decisions that help more students achieve at higher levels.