2025-26 CAASPP Test Results: Board Presentation
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What the district published
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What this document actually says
This is a presentation of standardized test results from spring 2026 for Reed Union students in grades 3-8. The tests measured student performance in English Language Arts (ELA), Math, and Science (CAST).
Overall, the district maintained high scores: 81% of students scored proficient or advanced in ELA (unchanged from prior year), 79% in Math (unchanged), and 72% in Science (up 4% from the prior year). The Science improvement was driven primarily by strong 8th grade performance. Third and fourth graders showed particularly strong math results (85% and 81% proficient) in the first year of a new math curriculum.
The presentation also highlights areas for attention. While overall scores are high, the data shows that socioeconomically disadvantaged (SED) students perform significantly lower than their peers. The district notes some specific grade-level dips in cohort data that teams are investigating. Staff plan deeper analysis by school site, more focus on supporting struggling students while challenging advanced learners, and targeted interventions for SED students.
What this means for your family
For most RUSD families, this report confirms that students continue to perform well academically and are building skills that prepare them for high school. The high proficiency rates and steady performance over time suggest that instruction is generally strong across the district.
However, families of socioeconomically disadvantaged students should pay attention to the achievement gaps shown in the student group data. The district has identified this as a priority and plans targeted interventions, but parents may want to ask what specific supports will be put in place and how progress will be measured.
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Candidate perspective
I'm pleased to see our students performing well overall, but I'm concerned about the significant gaps for socioeconomically disadvantaged students that appear in the data breakdowns. The presentation acknowledges this as a "critical need," but I want to see concrete action plans with timelines and accountability measures, not just further analysis. As a board member, I would push for specifics: What interventions will be implemented this year? How will we know if they're working? We owe all our families, especially those facing economic challenges, more than acknowledgment of the problem.
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