Kimper Elementary School Needs Assessment 2025-2026
This document outlines the 2025-2026 Phase Two Needs Assessment for Schools, designed to facilitate the use of multiple data sources to establish current reality and inform decision-making for school goals and strategies. It aims to identify critical areas for improvement to be addressed in the comprehensive school improvement plan, focusing on building staff capacity and increasing student achievement. Key areas of focus include reducing novice percentages in 3rd-5th grade Reading and Math, improving 5th grade Writing and 4th grade Science, and addressing behavioral and social-emotional issues alongside academic challenges. The assessment is an annual component of the continuous improvement process.