Strong Decline in Wayne-Westland Community Schools 3rd Grade Math M-STEP Scores
The Michigan Student exam of Educational Progress, also known as the “M-STEP,” is a standardized exam administered in the state of Michigan. Depending on the grade level, it evaluates students’ abilities in academic subjects including Social Studies, Science, Math, and English Language Arts. Looking specifically into the Wayne-Westland Community Schools District, we can see a steep decline […]
Read MoreWayne Westland Trends: Third Grade Students’ Math M-Step Results
Examining the math M-step results of third-grade students within the Wayne-Westland district over the last eight years provides valuable insights into the academic progress and trends within the district. By analyzing this data, educators, administrators, and stakeholders can identify areas of strength, pinpoint areas for improvement, and develop targeted interventions to support student learning and […]
Read MoreWoodhaven-Brownstown Schools show a trend of Increased M-Step Scores
The majority of Woodhaven-Brownstown third-graders did slightly better on the third-grade math M-Step test in 2022-2023 than 2021-2022. Districtwide, 49.1% of students scored at or above proficiency, compared with 42.9% statewide. The district’s highest proficiency percentage was 54.4% in 2017-2018 while its’ lowest proficiency percentage was 43.6% in 2020-2021. In 2022-2023, students at Yake Elementary […]
Read MoreFalling Short: Wayne-Westland Community School’s Third Grade Math M-Step Scores Don’t Measure Up
Educational assessments provide a snapshot of how students are progressing in a variety of subject areas. The Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-Step) is among several assessments used annually to test the student progress in English, Math, Science and Social Studies. According to the Michigan Department of Education (MDOE), it is “designed to gauge […]
Read MoreTroubling Trend: Jackson Elementary Schools’ 3rd Grade Math Scores Continually Dropping
These data charts show the trends of math M-Step performance both in the Jackson school district and statewide. With the exception of Warner Elementary School, and Western School District, it is clear that test scores are steadily decreasing and showing increasingly poor performance. The 2022-2023 school year column shows the lowest performance data on the […]
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