The spring 2016 M-Step testing showed that Monroe Public Schools students improved in several grades in language arts and math, and more than 2,000 of those students scored at either advanced proficient or proficient levels in at least one of the state assessments.
The State of Michigan Department of Education on Tuesday morning (August 30) released spring M-STEP test results from public school districts across the state.
At Monroe Public Schools, growth was seen in grades 4, 5, 6 and 8 in language arts and in grades five and six in mathematics, when compared with the previous year’s scores.
“The growth is encouraging, but does not meet district expectations for significant growth and improvement for all students,” said Dr. Barry Martin, superintendent, Monroe Public Schools. “The district recognizes that more work needs to be done to continue to help all students to reach their potential.”
Dr. Martin said that Monroe Public Schools has in its schools an extensive array of learning opportunities and supports for students at all levels, K-12.
“Students have responded positively to these opportunities available to them. Local assessments and every-day evaluations by teachers indicate that students are moving forward and by the time they graduate, they will be prepared for success in their careers and their post-secondary learning,” Dr. Martin said.
Being the largest and most diverse district in the area, brings with it a number of instructional challenges, Dr. Martin added.
“Monroe Public Schools is dedicated to providing the best learning experiences possible for all of our students, using whatever resources are available. We want to make sure that as many students as possible successfully walk across the stage each June,” he said.
M-STEP tests are designed to show how well students are mastering Michigan’s standards. The state standard broadly outlines what students should know and be able to do, by subject and by grade level. Ultimately, M-STEP results will show how ready students are to enter the workplace, career education training and college.
PLEASE NOTE -- PARENTS OF STUDENTS WHO TOOK THE M-STEP TESTS LAST SPRING WILL RECEIVE THEIR CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL REPORTS SOON. THE STATE OF MICHIGAN HAS PREPARED GUIDES ON HOW TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND NAVIGATE YOUR CHILD'S REPORT. THEY ARE ATTACHED TO THIS POSTING.