Superintendent Arntzen Releases 2023-2024 Student Assessment Scores for Math and Reading

HELENA - Superintendent Arntzen released the 2023-2024 federally mandated end-of-the-year summative assessment scores for Montana today. The summative Math, Reading, or English Language Arts (ELA), assessments for grades 3-8 and 11 are required through the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

“While math scores are on the rise, our reading scores are still declining,” said Superintendent Elsie Arntzen. “The 10-hour end-of-the-year test does not accurately reflect student achievement. This is why I implemented the MAST program, which will offer immediate actionable feedback to help focus on the a...