Cumberland County Schools Soars with Record-Breaking Graduation Rate and Intensive Learning Recovery Efforts
84.2% of schools in the district met or exceeded growth in 2022-2023
Fayetteville, N.C. – Cumberland County Schools (CCS) is delighted to share the district's performance and growth data for the 2022-2023 school year, as released by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) on the morning of Wednesday, September 6. These results showcase the remarkable achievements of CCS students across all grade levels and underscore the district's unwavering commitment to academic excellence and dedication to nurturing the talents and success of every student.
The 2022-2023 accountability report by NCDPI encompasses comprehensive performance and growth data for both individual schools and districts across the state, offering insights into the overall educational landscape in North Carolina. These insights are derived from the analysis of student performance on end-of-grade (EOG) and end-of-course (EOC) assessments that align with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study in English Language Arts/Reading (ELA/Reading) and Mathematics, as well as the Essential Standards in Science. The report provides valuable information regarding the percentage of students achieving various proficiency levels, including those who have attained grade-level proficiency (Level 3 and above), college and career readiness (Level 4 and above), and students across each academic achievement level.
Tammy Howard, the senior director of accountability and testing for the NCDPI, cautioned that the 2022-2023 test data must be considered within the context of all COVID disruptions, and though 2018-2019 data is included in the report released today, it is not intended to be used as a comparison for the purpose of evaluating effort or drawing conclusions.
“We are continuing to experience some of the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Howard. “As we look at the data, the school performance grades and other information from the 2022-2023 school year, it’s very important to note that while it’s informative, it is limited, and it is discouraged to make comparisons to 2018-2019, which is prior to the pandemic.” She said 2018-2019 is provided as a reference point only, not for the purpose of drawing linear comparisons.
CCS Superintendent Dr. Marvin Connelly Jr. stressed the significance of test results as a component in evaluating our district's progress, acknowledging their importance while emphasizing their place within a broader context. He commented, "The 2022-2023 Data and Accountability results affirm the remarkable work taking place in our schools. The notable improvements in student proficiency serve as a clear confirmation that our educational initiatives are headed in the right direction."
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