High School Readiness shows how prepared a student is for success in grades 9-12. Jennings uses one of several approved Interim Assessment tools to measure the impact of instruction on student learning. This impact is identified as either status (performance at a point in time) or growth (performance over a specific period of time). The Interim Assessments help inform students of their progress in understanding grade-level standards and support teachers in providing effective instruction.

We use i-Ready interim assessments to inform students of their learning progress and support teachers in effective instruction. Interim assessments are used in grades 3-8 for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. Use the following dashboard to learn more about how students are progressing in ELA and Mathematics.

The i-Ready interim assessment simulation illustrates the percentage of students' academic readiness and the extent to which their growth is on track for what is expected within each interim assessment.

Growth describes the extent to which a student’s growth trajectory estimates they are “on-track” to demonstrate a foundational understanding of grade-level standards by the end of that academic year.

Interim assessments used by School Innovation Waiver districts measure growth differently.  These measures are used to help understand how much growth a student has made relative to where they started the school year.

Academic Readiness describes a student’s level of academic content knowledge at a point in time.  Interim assessments used by School Innovation Waiver districts have their own unique achievement level descriptors.  These levels are used to indicate to students where they stand in their understanding of the standards.  See examples that follow for the level used for each district’s interim assessment.

The chart above shows the results of our district's 2024-2025 Interim science tests for students in grades 5 and 8, as well as those in Biology. The results are divided into four levels of achievement: Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced.

Our district data shows that many students need ongoing support and a sustained focus on improving achievement across all subject areas. To strengthen student skills and ensure success, we are implementing proven instructional strategies—such as hands-on inquiry, problem-based learning, real-world applications, and targeted small-group instruction. This is the foundation of Personalized, Competency-Based Learning (PCBL), which allows us to tailor instruction to meet each student’s unique needs and provide the right level of support to help every learner grow.