Update on Performance of
Federally Identified
Schools
DeKalb County School District
February 13, 2026
Dr. Norman C. Sauce, III
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Purpose
Provide local boards of education with updates on
federally identified schools within the district, including:
• District plan of support actions and results of implementation
• School improvement actions and results
• School data
• Successes
• Sustainability and next steps
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Federal Identification
Criteria
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CSI Identification and Exit
The lowest performing 5% of Title I schools will be identified for CSI Lowest Performing support utilizing a staged approach. Title I schools that meet the identification criteria
for each stage, or are missing data for that stage, will progress to the next stage until schools are identified for CSI supp ort. Schools that do not meet the criteria to progress
to the next stage will not be identified for CSI support.
Exit Criteria (ES/MS/HS)
Schools identified
ES/MS All Title I schools Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
for CSI support 1) Do not meet the entrance
criteria AND
Content Mastery Progress and Closing Gaps Readiness 2) Demonstrate an improvement
in Content Mastery, ELA
Lowest 20% of Title I schools Lowest 25% of Title I schools Target number (5%) of Title I
in Content Mastery in Progress schools with the lowest achievement, mathematics
or Readiness score achievement, or science
Lowest 10% of Title I schools achievement from the year of
in Closing Gaps identification to the current
year.
Schools identified
HS All Title I schools Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4
for CSI support
Content Mastery Progress and Closing Gaps Graduation Rate Readiness
CSI – Low Graduation Rate
Lowest 25% of Title I schools Lowest 40% of Title I schools Lowest 50% of Title I schools Target number (5%) of Title I
in Content Mastery in Progress in Graduation Rate schools with the lowest All high schools with a four-year
or Readiness score adjusted-cohort graduation rate
Lowest 10% of Title I schools ≤ 67% will be identified for CSI
in Closing Gaps
support.
Schools will exit CSI support when
they attain a four-year adjusted
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TSI Identification and Exit
All schools with one or more consistently underperforming student groups will be identified for TSI support utilizing a stage d approach. School-level student groups that meet
the identification criteria for each stage, or are missing data for that stage, will progress to the next stage until schools are identified for TSI support. Schools that do not have
any student groups meeting the criteria to progress to the next stage will not be identified for TSI support.
All school-level Schools identified
ES/MS Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
student groups for TSI support
Content Mastery Progress and Closing Gaps Readiness
Student groups performing within Student groups performing within Student groups performing within Exit Criteria (ES/MS/HS)
the lowest 20% of schools in the lowest 25% of schools in the target number (5% of all
Content Mastery Progress schools) of schools in Readiness
or 1) No student groups meet the
Student groups performing within entrance criteria
the lowest 10% of schools in
Closing Gaps
All school-level Schools identified
HS Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4
student groups for TSI support
Content Mastery Progress and Closing Gaps Graduation Rate Readiness
Student groups performing within Student groups performing within Student groups performing within Student groups performing within
the lowest 25% of schools in the lowest 40% of schools in the lowest 50% of schools in the target number (5% of all
Content Mastery Progress Graduation Rate schools) of schools in Readiness
or
Student groups performing within
the lowest 10% of schools in
Closing Gaps
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ATSI Identification and Exit
Among schools meeting the TSI criteria, schools will be identified for ATSI support if they have one or more identified student groups whose component scores are at or
below the highest component scores of the CSI Lowest Performing schools based on a staged identification approach.
Exit Criteria (ES/MS/HS)
Schools identified
ES/MS All TSI schools Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
for ATSI support 1) Do not meet the entrance
criteria AND
Content Mastery Progress and Closing Gaps Readiness
2) Demonstrate an improvement
Performed at or below the Performed at or below the Performed at or below the in Content Mastery, ELA
highest Content Mastery score highest Progress score among CSI highest Readiness score among achievement, mathematics
among CSI Lowest Performing Lowest Performing schools CSI Lowest Performing schools achievement, or science
schools or
achievement for all identified
Performed at or below the
highest Closing Gaps score among student groups from the year
CSI Lowest Performing schools of identification to the current
year.
Schools identified
HS All TSI schools Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4
for ATSI support
Content Mastery Progress and Closing Gaps Graduation Rate Readiness
ATSI → CSI
Performed at or below the Performed at or below the Performed at or below the Performed at or below the
highest Content Mastery score highest Progress score among CSI highest Graduation Rate score highest Readiness score among
among CSI Lowest Performing Lowest Performing schools among CSI Lowest Performing CSI Lowest Performing schools Title I schools that have the same
schools or schools student group(s) identified for
Performed at or below the ATSI for six years (two consecutive
highest Closing Gaps score among identification cycles) without
CSI Lowest Performing schools
exiting ATSI status after the sixth
year will be identified for CSI
support.
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Source: GADOE Portal
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State and/or Federally Identified Schools
Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) : CSI Graduation: All high schools with a 4-year CSI Tier IV Support: Continue
The lowest Title I schools based on Content
Mastery, Progress, Closing Gaps, Readiness, and adjusted cohort rate less than or equal to 67% - to meet CSI criteria for
Graduation Rate: Identified every 3 years Identified every 3 years consecutive years: Identified
every 3 years
1. Elizabeth Andrews 1. Elizabeth Andrews HS
1. Flat Shoals ES
2. Stone Mountain ES
Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI): The Additional Targeted Support and Improvement
lowest (5%) schools based on subgroup (ATS): TSI eligible schools that transition to ATSI
performance in Content Mastery, Progress, Closing based on subgroup performance scores failing Exited – TSI
gaps, Readiness, and Graduation Rate – Identified below CSI school's highest component scores in 1. Chapel Hill ES
annually Content Mastery, Progress, Closing Gaps, 2. Indian Creek ES
Readiness, and Graduation Rate – Identified 3. Oakview ES
1. Doraville United ES - SWD
every 3 years 4. Towers HS
2. Flat Rock ES - SWD
3. Ronald E. McNair Discovery Learning 1. Browns Mill ES - SWD Exited CSI Graduation
Academy - SWD 2. Hightower ES - SWD 1. Cross Keys HS
4. Rowland ES - SWD 3. Lithonia HS- SWD - SWD
5. Stone Mill ES - SWD 4. Martin Luther King Jr. HS - SWD
6. Stone Mountain HS – SWD 5. Murphy Candle ES - SWD
7. Toney ES - SWD 6. Rock Chapel ES - SWD
7. Snapfinger ES - SWD 18 Total schools - 19 designations
TSI - SWD 8. Stoneview ES - SWD New to TSI list
1. DeKalb Prep Academy Charter – ES
2. DeKalb Prep Academy Charter – MS
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District Plan of Support
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District Goals
Goal #1: By June 2026, 100% of state-identified high schools will increase the 4-year cohort
graduation rate to at least 67% or increase by 5 percentage points from the 2024 baseline, as
measured by the GaDOE cohort graduation rate report.
Goal #2: By June 2026, 100% of Horizon Area Elementary Schools identified as CSI Tier IV will
increase the percentage of students in Grades 3–5 performing at Developing Learner and Above
by at least 6 percentage points in literacy and numeracy, based on 2026 Fall MAP baseline data.
In Grades K–3, the 6% improvement will be based on 2026 Fall Amira baseline data.
Goal #3: By June 2026, 100% of ATSI and TSI schools with identified SWD (Students with
Disabilities) subgroups will increase the percentage of students performing at Developing
Learner and Above by at least 6 percentage points in literacy and numeracy, based on 2026 Fall
MAP baseline data. In Grades K–3, the 6% improvement will be based on 2026 Fall Amira
baseline data.
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District-Level Support for Federally
Identified Schools: Actions
• Implementing monthly Operation Graduation Meetings for all state-identified high schools to monitor cohort accuracy,
withdrawal codes, and on/off-track status
• Conducting monthly and quarterly CIT meetings (CSI monthly; TSI quarterly) to ensure compliance and progress
monitoring
• Launched and progress monitoring District Plan of Support (DPoS) aligned to GSCI continuous improvement cycle
• Facilitating Project Elevate enrollment and transcript reviews for credit recovery and graduation acceleration
• Providing bi-monthly collaborative planning support using GaDOE High Impact Practice Tools
• Conducting monthly instructional learning walks using DCSD Math, ELA, and ATSI Walkthrough tools
• Providing Structured Literacy Coach Grant support ($150,000 CSI schools)
• Delivering Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) and High-Leverage Practice (HLP) professional learning in partnership
with GLRS
• Monitoring Lexia, Symphony, and Ascend Math usage for SWD and targeted students
• Conducting cross-divisional learning walks to monitor lesson plans, accommodations, and SDI implementation
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District-Level Support for
Federally Identified Schools:
Implementation Highlights
Lithonia High School graduation projection increased +10.51 percentage points (73.46% →
83.97%)
Stone Mountain High School increased graduation projection to 67.01%, meeting minimum
threshold
Unknown withdrawal codes reduced at multiple schools (MLK reduced unknowns by 7 students)
Double-digit MAP mid-year growth reported at some schools (e.g., Flat Shoals +11%, Rock Chapel
+15%)
HLP implementation observed at 51–70% evidence in some schools
SDI implementation remains low (14–17% evident across TSI schools – targeted support initiated)
Federal grant drawdown rates monitored (Literacy 12.2%, School Improvement 15.3%) to ensure
compliance and acceleration
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School Improvement Results
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Lithonia High Graduation projection increased from 73.46% to 83.97%
School (CSI) Unknowns reduced
Strong cohort tracking during monthly Operation Graduation
Real-time transcript audits implemented
MLK Jr. High Graduation projection slightly decreased (77.86% → 76.42%)
High School School (ATSI
Results – High School Unknowns reduced from 43 → 36
Cohort) Increased monitoring of off-track students (43 identified)
Graduation & Elizabeth Projection declined (57.88% → 42.66%)
Cohort Andrews
Unknowns increased (+16 students)
Monitoring (Alternative –
CSI) Targeted intervention plan being strengthened
Stone Increased projection to 67.01%
Mountain
Stable unknowns
High School
(TSI) Project Elevate monitoring ongoing
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School Improvement
Actions
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School Improvement Actions: District Support at
CSI Tier IV Flat Shoals ES & Stone Mountain ES
• Bi-monthly collaborative planning with focus:
• CRA Model (Concrete-Representational-Abstract)
• Anticipating misconceptions
• Evidence-based lesson design
• Monthly Math Walkthroughs (Indicators 7 & 9)
• Monthly ELA Learning Walks (Opening & Explore/Apply indicators)
• Intervention Walkthroughs using Horizon Intervention Tool
• Metro RESA quarterly professional learning
• Model lessons and immediate debrief protocols
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School Improvement Actions: District
Support at ATSI and TSI Schools
• Facilitated professional learning focused on differentiated instruction, explicit teaching strategies, and evidence-
based literacy practices to strengthen Tier I instruction.
• Provided 100% of special education teachers with training in Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) and facilitated bi-
monthly High-Leverage Practice (HLP) professional learning focused on Explicit Instruction and Flexible Grouping.
• Conducted monthly ATSI walkthroughs and cross-divisional instructional learning walks to monitor lesson planning,
accommodations, and implementation of SDI.
• Conducted monthly Operation Graduation meetings to monitor cohort accuracy, verify withdrawal codes, and
implement targeted interventions for off-track students.
• Performed transcript audits and caseload reviews to verify diploma pathways (including GAA and general education
tracks) and ensure graduation readiness for special education cohorts.
• Expanded access to structured credit recovery and alternative instructional pathways to accelerate student progress
toward graduation.
• Leveraged district data systems (MAP, benchmarks, MARS, cohort monitoring tools) to drive data-informed
instructional planning and early identification of at-risk students.
• Monitored Lexia (30 minutes per week target) and Symphony/Ascend Math usage to ensure intervention fidelity and
student growth.
• Strengthened school climate systems through attendance interventions, behavioral supports, and wraparound
mental health services to remove barriers to achievement.
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Goal #1: Increase graduation rates above 67%
~District Plan of Support Snapshot~
The Horizon Team collaborates with school leaders to co-facilitate monthly Operation Graduation Meetings
Implementation Data for Graduation (4 Year)
School Designation 2024 Grad Rate 2025 Grad Rate
Clarkston HS Grad Rate 73% (+8.1) 67.1% (-5.9)
Cross Keys HS Grad Rate 64.3% (+6) 73.7% (+9.4)
McNair HS Grad Rate 76.9% (+21.7) 77.3% (+.4)
Towers SWD 72.3 (+2.0) 80.1% (+7.5)
Lithonia HS SWD 73% (-1.7) 85.0% (+12)
Martin Luther King HS SWD 78.9% (-1.2) 85.9% (+7)
Stone Mountain SWD 79.1 (+1.6) 83.4% (+5.6)
Elizabeth Andrews Grad Rate 16.3 (+3.7) 45.1% (+28.8)
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District Benchmarks 2: Elementary
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Benchmark 2 School Name Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 # < 10% # < 5%
Browns Mill Elementary School 30.19% 45.45% 7.84% 21.21% 7.41% 2 0
All Chapel Hill Elementary School
Dresden Elementary School
41.18% 28.77% 50.79% 14.49%
14.94% 26.44% 14.12% 8.64%
10.53%
2.70%
0
2
0
1
Students Fairington Elementary School 4.48% 8.00% 13.64% 11.11% 10.96% 2 1
Flat Rock Elementary School 63.03% 40.35% 9.92% 15.44% 14.73% 1 0
English Flat Shoals Elementary School 47.37% 1.96% 4.92% 12.70% 3.51% 3 3
Language Hightower Elementary School 1.20% 2.78% 8.79% 16.16% 19.67% 3 2
Indian Creek Elementary School 49.59% 25.58% 15.75% 23.08% 3.05% 1 1
Arts Montclair Elementary School 19.78% 1.15% 8.45% 12.36% 2.60% 3 2
Basic & Murphey Candler Elementary School
Oak View Elementary School
3.51% 2.94% 6.49% 25.42%
29.17% 18.35% 2.30% 15.00%
8.06%
2.20%
4
2
2
2
Above Panola Way Elementary School 11.49% 14.61% 3.70% 5.26% 0.00% 3 2
Peachcrest Elementary School 30.19% 27.50% 4.55% 7.69% 7.29% 3 1
ATSI Rock Chapel Elementary School 22.62% 15.15% 23.29% 23.81% 5.33% 1 0
Ronald E McNair Discovery Learning 26.23% 34.69% 46.67% 7.35% 0.00% 2 1
TSI Rowland Elementary School 5.08% 36.00% 14.29% 43.66% 23.08% 1 0
Shadow Rock Elementary School 25.00% 42.62% 12.66% 21.18% 3.75% 1 1
Snapfinger Elementary School 46.34% 3.39% 2.27% 12.24% 7.02% 3 2
Tier IV
Stephenson Elementary School 14.58% 13.25% 9.52% 20.55% 2.20% 2 1
Stone Mill Elementary School 7.04% 9.46% 14.44% 11.70% 3.95% 3 1
Stone Mountain Elementary School 12.86% 15.38% 10.39% 12.28% 4.41% 1 1
Stoneview Elementary School 13.33% 0.00% 15.79% 17.12% 1.90% 2 2
Toney Elementary School 5.13% 16.67% 3.13% 36.67% 6.25% 3 1
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Benchmark 2 School Name Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
Browns Mill Elementary School 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Chapel Hill Elementary School 55.56% 0.00% 20.00% 0.00% 0.00%
SWD Dresden Elementary School 0.00% 0.00% 12.50% 11.11% 0.00%
English Fairington Elementary School
Flat Rock Elementary School
0.00%
58.33%
0.00%
33.33%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
6.25%
25.00%
0.00%
Language Flat Shoals Elementary School 12.50% 0.00% 0.00% 25.00% 33.33%
Hightower Elementary School 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Arts Indian Creek Elementary School 0.00% 20.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Basic & Montclair Elementary School 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Murphey Candler Elementary School 0.00% 0.00% 11.11% 7.69% 0.00%
Above Oak View Elementary School 25.00% 18.18% 0.00% 9.09% 0.00%
Panola Way Elementary School 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
ATSI Peachcrest Elementary School 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 6.25%
Rock Chapel Elementary School 0.00% 0.00% 25.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Ronald E McNair Discovery Learning 33.33% 25.00% 50.00% 0.00% 0.00%
TSI
Rowland Elementary School 0.00% 50.00% 16.67% 16.67% 0.00%
Shadow Rock Elementary School 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 9.09% 0.00%
Tier IV Snapfinger Elementary School 50.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Stephenson Elementary School 50.00% 20.00% 0.00% 11.11% 0.00%
Stone Mill Elementary School 0.00% 100.00% 0.00% 16.67% 0.00%
Stone Mountain Elementary School 0.00% 0.00% 20.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Stoneview Elementary School 0.00% 0.00% 22.22% 0.00% 0.00%
Toney Elementary School 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
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Benchmark 2 School Name Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 # < 10% # < 5%
Browns Mill Elementary School 49.09% 67.27% 4.08% 9.38% 14.81% 2 1
Chapel Hill Elementary School 67.65% 38.67% 47.46% 4.41% 6.58% 2 1
Dresden Elementary School 56.04% 37.93% 15.29% 6.17% 12.16% 1 0
Fairington Elementary School 20.90% 28.85% 5.68% 15.58% 8.57% 2 0
Flat Rock Elementary School 54.92% 56.19% 9.23% 6.25% 36.09% 2 0
All Students Flat Shoals Elementary School 64.29% 23.53% 4.92% 8.06% 10.91% 2 1
Mathematics Hightower Elementary School
Indian Creek Elementary School
25.88% 51.90% 15.56%
53.60% 40.77% 12.40% 20.00%
8.16% 42.86%
21.54%
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Basic & Above Montclair Elementary School 37.08% 32.56% 15.94% 2.33% 6.58% 2 1
Murphey Candler Elementary 38.89% 31.82% 8.64% 9.09% 35.38% 2 0
Oak View Elementary School 47.83% 30.61% 5.68% 11.46% 6.76% 2 0
Panola Way Elementary School 23.86% 21.74% 3.53% 4.65% 11.29% 2 2
ATSI
Peachcrest Elementary School 34.62% 54.55% 4.55% 18.87% 5.21% 2 1
Rock Chapel Elementary School 54.32% 33.87% 14.71% 13.10% 16.22% 0 0
TSI Ronald E McNair Discovery Learning 30.51% 42.62% 44.93% 6.35% 7.14% 2 0
Rowland Elementary School 40.00% 42.00% 18.03% 18.57% 46.15% 0 0
Tier IV Shadow Rock Elementary School 53.06% 55.00% 19.23% 29.41% 20.99% 0 0
Snapfinger Elementary School 72.97% 22.03% 5.97% 4.17% 10.53% 2 1
Stephenson Elementary School 28.30% 39.51% 7.23% 11.11% 8.70% 2 0
Stone Mill Elementary School 33.78% 40.54% 10.11% 5.32% 22.54% 1 0
Stone Mountain Elementary School 30.99% 46.15% 3.95% 24.14% 11.76% 1 1
Stoneview Elementary School 27.96% 70.30% 11.30% 1.82% 27.52% 1 1
Toney Elementary School 15.38% 52.00% 6.45% 0.00% 13.79% 2 1
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Woodridge Elementary School 16.00% 36.96% 28.57% 6.76% 16.67% 1 0
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Benchmark 2 School Name Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
Browns Mill Elementary School 66.67% 50.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Chapel Hill Elementary School 66.67% 16.67% 33.33% 0.00% 0.00%
Dresden Elementary School 57.14% 40.00% 37.50% 0.00% 12.50%
Fairington Elementary School 0.00% 16.67% 0.00% 16.67% 0.00%
Flat Rock Elementary School 58.33% 25.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
SWD Flat Shoals Elementary School 57.14% 28.57% 10.00% 14.29% 50.00%
Mathematics Hightower Elementary School
Indian Creek Elementary School
25.00%
50.00%
30.00%
0.00%
14.29%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Basic & Above Montclair Elementary School 12.50% 0.00% 14.29% 0.00% 0.00%
Murphey Candler Elementary School 50.00% 40.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Oak View Elementary School 50.00% 18.18% 0.00% 30.00% 6.67%
ATSI Panola Way Elementary School 11.11% 20.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Peachcrest Elementary School 22.22% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Rock Chapel Elementary School 0.00% 0.00% 28.57% 0.00% 11.11%
TSI Ronald E McNair Discovery Learning 50.00% 16.67% 11.11% 0.00% 0.00%
Rowland Elementary School 0.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 50.00%
Tier IV Shadow Rock Elementary School 0.00% 75.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Snapfinger Elementary School 50.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Stephenson Elementary School 50.00% 40.00% 0.00% 11.11% 0.00%
Stone Mill Elementary School 0.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Stone Mountain Elementary School 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Stoneview Elementary School 16.67% 25.00% 0.00% 0.00% 11.11%
Toney Elementary School 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
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District Benchmarks 2: Middle
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Benchmark 2
All Students
English Language Arts
Basic & Above
School Name Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Bethune Middle School 19.67% 22.46% 18.18%
McNair Middle School 6.78% 31.47% 35.40%
Salem Middle School 4.55% 2.73% 13.66%
SWD
English Language Arts
Basic & Above
School Name Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Bethune Middle School 5.26% 0.00% 14.29%
McNair Middle School 0.00% 15.00% 19.05%
Salem Middle School 0.00% 0.00% 6.45%
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Benchmark 2
All Students
Mathematics
Basic & Above
School Name Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Bethune Middle School 9.74% 23.87% 6.25%
McNair Middle School 10.33% 21.21% 19.73%
Salem Middle School 1.36% 3.15% 8.52%
SWD
Mathematics
Basic & Above
School Name Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Bethune Middle School 0.00% 0.00% 18.75%
McNair Middle School 16.67% 26.67% 14.29%
Salem Middle School 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
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District Benchmarks 2 and 3: High
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Benchmark 2
All Students: Basic & Above
School Name Literature Algebra
Clarkston High School 44.61% 12.93%
ATSI Cross Keys High School 14.29% 6.54%
Elizabeth Andrews High School 0.00% 0.00%
Lithonia High School 65.85% 8.71%
TSI
Martin Luther King Jr High School 37.93% 7.24%
McNair High School 56.25% 10.39%
Tier IV Towers High School 32.18% 5.43%
CSI SWD: Basic & Above
School Name Literature Algebra
Clarkston High School 25.00% 0.00%
Cross Keys High School 0.00% 0.00%
Elizabeth Andrews High School 0.00% N/A
Lithonia High School 52.38% 9.09%
Martin Luther King Jr High School 41.67% 0.00%
McNair High School 0.00% 0.00%
Towers High School 16.67% 7.41%
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Benchmark 3
All Students: Basic & Above
School Name Literature Algebra
Clarkston High School 70.91% 0.00%
ATSI Cross Keys High School 22.97% 8.33%
Elizabeth Andrews High School 40.00% 0.00%
Lithonia High School 90.91% 0.00%
TSI Martin Luther King Jr High School 68.75% 13.19%
McNair High School 81.82% 11.54%
Tier IV Towers High School 86.52% 13.89%
CSI SWD: Basic & Above
School Name Literature Algebra
Clarkston High School 62.50% 0.00%
Cross Keys High School 11.11% 7.14%
Elizabeth Andrews High School 0.00% 6.67%
Lithonia High School 72.73% 50.00%
Martin Luther King Jr High School 40.00% N/A
McNair High School 61.54% N/A
Towers High School N/A N/A
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EOG & EOC ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS
2024-2025
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All Students: EOG ELA (2024-2025)
Achievement Levels
School Beginning Developing Proficient Distinguished
BROWNS MILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 52.4 30.6 14.6 2.4
DORAVILLE UNITED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 61.1 25.3 11.3 2.3
FLAT ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 56.2 27.3 13.9 2.6
FLAT SHOALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 64.9 22.5 11.0 1.6
HIGHTOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 56.8 24.3 15.8 3.1
MURPHEY CANDLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 56.7 28.3 11.6 3.4
ROCK CHAPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 49.4 27.0 16.7 6.8
RONALD E MCNAIR DISCOVER LEARNING
61.9 16.5 17.4 4.1
ACADEMY
ROWLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 47.6 30.8 20.0 1.6
SNAPFINGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 58.7 27.3 13.4 0.6
STONE MILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 64.3 22.6 12.1 1.0
STONE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 50.7 32.5 12.8 3.9
STONEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 66.9 26.1 6.7 0.2
TONEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 58.9 23.2 16.1 1.8
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All Students: EOC MATH (2024-2025)
Achievement Levels
School Beginning Developing Proficient Distinguished
BROWNS MILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 43.2 35.4 17.0 4.4
DORAVILLE UNITED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 50.8 33.1 12.6 3.4
FLAT ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 45.2 37.4 14.4 2.9
FLAT SHOALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 51.3 36.6 9.9 2.1
HIGHTOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 38.2 36.9 20.5 4.4
MURPHEY CANDLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 51.9 32.8 14.0 1.3
ROCK CHAPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 38.6 37.5 18.9 4.9
RONALD E MCNAIR DISCOVER LEARNING
44.7 33.0 16.3 6.0
ACADEMY
ROWLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 32.4 41.6 21.1 4.9
SNAPFINGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 54.7 38.4 7.0
STONE MILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 47.3 38.7 12.3 1.7
STONE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 49.8 31.0 14.8 4.4
STONEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 57.4 35.4 7.0 0.2
TONEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 50.9 35.7 10.7 2.7
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All Students: EOC ELA (2024-2025)
Achievement Levels
School Beginning Developing Proficient Distinguished
ELIZABETH ANDREWS HIGH SCHOOL 61.1 27.8 9.0 2.1
LITHONIA HIGH SCHOOL 38.0 44.9 15.6 1.6
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR HIGH
41.8 40.5 17.1 0.5
SCHOOL
STONE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL 48.7 34.4 16.2 0.7
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All Students: EOC MATH (2024-2025)
Achievement Levels
School Beginning Developing Proficient Distinguished
ELIZABETH ANDREWS HIGH SCHOOL 62.7 30.5 5.1 1.7
LITHONIA HIGH SCHOOL 43.4 30.4 18.3 8.0
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR HIGH
55.9 26.2 13.1 4.7
SCHOOL
STONE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL 61.6 21.6 12.7 4.1
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Goal #2: Increase Literacy & Math Proficiency for CSI Tier IV Elementary
Schools
~District Plan of Support Snapshot~
The Horizon Team collaborates with school leaders and teachers to provide professional learning opportunities aligned to asse ssment data and observation data.
Developing and Above
Implementation Data for Math
School Designation Fall-Winter MAP Fall-Winter MAP Fall-Winter MAP
Proficiency Proficiency Proficiency
Comparison Comparison Comparison
2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Flat Shoals ES
Content Mastery 43.8/45.9 48.4/47.06 39.90/59.54
Stone Mountain ES
Content Mastery 54.3/47.2 51.8/44.21 47.26/53.00
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Goal #2: Increase Literacy & Math Proficiency for CSI Tier IV Elementary
Schools
~District Plan of Support Snapshot~
The Horizon Team collaborates with school leaders and teachers to provide professional learning opportunities aligned to asse ssment data and observation data.
Developing and Above
Implementation Data for Reading
School Designation Fall-Winter MAP Fall-Winter MAP Fall-Winter MAP
Proficiency Proficiency Proficiency
Comparison Comparison Comparison
2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Flat Shoals ES Content Mastery 41.1/50.0 46.7/45.70 36.08/47.43
Stone Mountain ES Content Mastery 52.7/46.9 48.5/43.08 46.27/42
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District MAP: ATSI
GaDOE ATSI Walkthrough Form
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Goal #3: Increase SWD Literacy & Math Proficiency in ATSI & TSI Schools
~District Plan of Support Snapshot~
The Horizon Team collaborates with school leaders, teachers and the Exceptional Ed Department to provide professional learnin g opportunities aligned to assessment data
and observation data.
Projected Proficiency only in grades 3-8.
Implementation Data for Math
Fall/Winter MAP Fall/Winter MAP Beginning Fall/Winter MAP Beginning
School Designation Beginning Learner Percent Learner Percent Learner Percent
2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Browns Mill ES SWD 88.5/83.3 78.6/86.7 81.8/83.3
Hightower ES SWD 87.9/77.4 85.2/85.2 95.2/82.6
Murphey Candler ES SWD 82.5/77.5 76.7/90.9 83.3/68.6
Rock Chapel ES SWD 71.4/66.7 77.8/65.5 70.0/48.3
Snapfinger ES SWD 77.3/77.8 56.3/58.8 94.1/93.8
Stoneview ES SWD 83.9/86.2 76.2/72.0 88.5/83.9
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Goal #3: Increase SWD Literacy & Math Proficiency in ATSI & TSI Schools
~District Plan of Support Snapshot~
The Horizon Team collaborates with school leaders, teachers and the Exceptional Ed Department to provide professional learnin g opportunities aligned to assessment data
and observation data.
Projected Proficiency only in grades 3-8.
Monitoring Data for Math
Fall/Winter Fall/Winter MAP Fall/Winter MAP
MAP Beginning Beginning Learner Beginning Learner
School Designation Monitoring Strategy Monitoring Months Person Responsible
Learner Percent Percent Percent
2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Horizon Exceptional Ed
Browns Mill ES SWD 88.5/83.3 78.6/86.7 81.8/83.3 ATSI Indicators 6 & 8
Coordinator
Horizon Exceptional Ed
Hightower ES SWD 87.9/77.4 85.2/85.2 95.2/82.6 ATSI Indicators 6 & 8
Coordinator
Horizon Exceptional Ed
Murphey Candler ES SWD 82.5/77.5 76.7/90.9 83.3/68.6 ATSI Indicators 6 & 8 October, November, Coordinator
December, January
Horizon Exceptional Ed
Rock Chapel ES SWD 71.4/66.7 77.8/65.5 70.0/48.3 ATSI Indicators 6 & 8
Coordinator
Horizon Exceptional Ed
Snapfinger ES SWD 77.3/77.8 56.3/58.8 94.1/93.8 ATSI Indicators 6 & 8
Coordinator
Horizon Exceptional Ed
Stoneview ES SWD 83.9/86.2 76.2/72.0 88.5/83.9 ATSI Indicators 6 & 8
Coordinator
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Goal #3: Increase SWD Literacy & Math Proficiency in ATSI & TSI Schools
~District Plan of Support Snapshot~
The Horizon Team collaborates with school leaders, teachers and the Exceptional Ed Department to provide professional learnin g opportunities aligned to assessment data
and observation data.
Continuous Improvement Actions for Math
School Designation School Level Actions District Level Actions
- Use of Symphony Math Closing the Gaps program
Browns Mill ES SWD
- Collab. Planning w/data driven discussions
- SDI Professional Learning with a focus on lesson plan development
- Instructional HLPs including explicit instruction - Co-teaching Professional Learning
Hightower ES SWD
- Use of technology - SDI Professional learning with a focus on IEP goal alignment
- Data Dig (MAP scores) during Collab Planning
- Prof. Learning on SDI Strategies aligned to Math
Murphey Candler ES SWD - Targeted Morning Tutorial for SWD Students
- Prof. Learning on Gradual Release for Students w. Disabilities
- School-Wide Use of Manipulatives
- MAP Data Analysis in Collab. Planning - Prof. Learning on Data Driven Lesson Plan Development with a focus on
Rock Chapel ES SWD - Tiered Intervention Developed through MAP data SDI and HLP
- "Working on the Work" Intervention Initiative - Modeling Use of Tier I Resources (ILP)
- Symphony Math
- SDI Professional Learning with a focus on HLPs including explicit
Snapfinger ES SWD - Student Conferences to review MAP data
instruction and positive feedback to guide student learning
- Student goal setting based on MAP performance
- Prof. Learning for Early Adoption of SDI Lesson Plan
- MAP Subgroup Data Analysis during Collab Plan
Stoneview ES SWD
- Data Talks following each assessment
- Co-Teaching Prof. Learning on Preferred Models
- Monitor SDI Implementation through Collab. Plan
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Goal #3: Increase SWD Literacy & Math Proficiency in ATSI & TSI Schools
~District Plan of Support Snapshot~
The Horizon Team collaborates with school leaders, teachers and the Exceptional Ed Department to provide professional learnin g opportunities aligned to assessment data
and observation data.
Continuous Improvement Actions for Math
School Designation School Level Actions District Level Actions
- Prof. Learning on SDI and HLP in the Secondary Classroom
- MAP Awareness Week
- Prof. Learning for Early Adoption of SDI Lesson Plan
Lithonia HS SWD - MAP Data used for acceleration/remediation
- Modeling Preferred Co-Teaching Models in Secondary Classrooms
- MAP Student Goal Setting Sheet
(Specifically Parallel/Alternative)
Martin Luther King - MAP data analysis - SDI Professional Learning with a focus on IEP goal alignment and
SWD
- IXL Preferred Co-teaching Models
HS
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Goal #3: Increase SWD Literacy & Math Proficiency in ATSI & TSI Schools
~District Plan of Support Snapshot~
The Horizon Team collaborates with school leaders, teachers and the Exceptional Ed Department to provide professional learnin g opportunities aligned to assessment data
and observation data.
Projected Proficiency only in grades 3-8.
Implementation Data for Reading
School Designation Fall-Winter MAP Fall-Winter MAP Fall-Winter MAP
Beginning Learner Beginning Learner Percent Beginning Learner Percent
Percent 2024-2025 2025-2026
2023-2024
Browns Mill ES SWD 84.6/84.0 73.3/93.8 86.4/72.2
Hightower ES SWD 85.3/90.9 92.9/95.8 90.9/91.3
Murphey Candler ES SWD 77.5/75.6 69.0/85.7 76.2/66.7
Rock Chapel ES SWD 71.4/75.0 71.4/70.0 83.3/62.1
Snapfinger ES SWD 77.3/77.8 62.5/76.5 94.1/87.5
Stoneview ES SWD 78.1/86.2 85.7/77.8 84.6/93.3
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Goal #3: Increase SWD Literacy & Math Proficiency in ATSI & TSI Schools
~District Plan of Support Snapshot~
The Horizon Team collaborates with school leaders, teachers and the Exceptional Ed Department to provide professional learnin g opportunities aligned to assessment data
and observation data.
Projected Proficiency only in grades 3-8.
Monitoring Data for Reading
School Designation Fall-Winter Fall-Winter MAP Fall-Winter MAP Monitoring Strategy Monitoring Months Person
MAP Beginning Learner Beginning Learner Responsible
Beginning Percent Percent
Learner 2024-2025 2025-2026
Percent
2023-2024
Horizon Exceptional
Browns Mill ES SWD 84.6/84.0 73.3/93.8 86.4/72.2 ATSI Indicators 6 & 8 Ed Coordinator
Horizon Exceptional
Hightower ES SWD 85.3/90.9 92.9/95.8 90.9/91.3
ATSI Indicators 6 & 8 Ed Coordinator
Horizon Exceptional
Murphey Candler ES SWD 77.5/75.6 69.0/85.7 76.2/66.7 ATSI Indicators 6 & 8 October, November, December, Ed Coordinator
January
Horizon Exceptional
Rock Chapel ES SWD 71.4/75.0 71.4/70.0 83.3/62.1 ATSI Indicators 6 & 8 Ed Coordinator
Horizon Exceptional
Snapfinger ES SWD 77.3/77.8 62.5/76.5 94.1/87.5
ATSI Indicators 6 & 8 Ed Coordinator
Horizon Exceptional
Stoneview ES SWD 78.1/86.2 85.7/77.8 84.6/93.3 ATSI Indicators 6 & 8 Ed Coordinator
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Goal #3: Increase SWD Literacy & Math Proficiency in ATSI & TSI Schools
~District Plan of Support Snapshot~
The Horizon Team collaborates with school leaders, teachers and the Exceptional Ed Department to provide professional learnin g opportunities aligned to assessment data
and observation data.
Monitoring Data for Reading
School Designation Fall-Winter Fall-Winter Fall-Winter Monitoring Monitoring Months Person
MAP MAP MAP Strategy Responsible
Beginning Beginning Beginning
Learner Learner Learner
Percent Percent Percent
2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
N/A N/A N/A Horizon
Lithonia HS SWD ATSI Indicators 6 Exceptional Ed
&8 Coordinator
October, November,
December, January
N/A N/A N/A Horizon
Martin Luther King ATSI Indicators 6
SWD Exceptional Ed
HS &8 Coordinator
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Goal #3: Increase SWD Literacy & Math Proficiency in ATSI & TSI Schools
~District Plan of Support Snapshot~
The Horizon Team collaborates with school leaders, teachers and the Exceptional Ed Department to provide professional learnin g opportunities aligned to assessment data
and observation data.
Continuous Improvement Actions for Reading
School Designation School Level Actions District Level Actions
- Wilson Training with a focus on high frequency words,
- Wilson Reading Implementation in Small Group
fluency and vocabulary
Browns Mill ES SWD - Use of Lexia for Closing the Gaps
- SDI Professional Learning with a focus on lesson plan
- Collab planning with data-driven discussions
development and IEP goal alignment
- Wilson Training with a focus on reading comprehension,
- Wilson Reading Implementation in Small Group
fluency and vocabulary
Hightower ES SWD - Use of Lexia for Closing the Gaps
- SDI Professional Learning with a focus on IEP goal
- MAP data analysis for tiered intervention
alignment and preferred co-teaching models
- Targeted Intervention for Phonics & Phonemic Awareness
- Wilson's Technical Assistance with WRS representatives to
using the Wilson's Reading System
Murphey Candler ES SWD - Use of MAP Data to tier students for After-School Tutorial
support teachers during implementation
- Prof. Learning on HLP & SDI aligned to support reading
- School-Wide Use of Explicit & Direct Instruction
- Wilson's Technical Assistance with WRS representatives to
- Use of Wilson's Reading System for struggling/beginning support teachers during implementation
readers in small group - Prof. Learning on using Tier I resources (My
Rock Chapel ES SWD - Conducts Data Talks (MAP, CFAs) to analyze student View/Wonders)
performance and identify learning gaps - Support Collab. Planning with integration of
SDI/Accommodations in Lesson Plans
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Goal #3: Increase SWD Literacy & Math Proficiency in ATSI & TSI Schools
~District Plan of Support Snapshot~
The Horizon Team collaborates with school leaders, teachers and the Exceptional Ed Department to provide professional learning opportunities aligned to assessment data
and observation data.
Continuous Improvement Actions for Reading
School Designation School Level Actions District Level Actions
2023-2024
- Wilson Reading Implementation in Small Group - Wilson Training with a focus on reading comprehension, oral
- Use of Lexia for Closing the Gaps expressive language development and vocabulary
Snapfinger ES SWD - Using CAAG and Instructional Planning Guide - SDI Professional Learning with a focus on IEP reading goal
- Student conferences to review MAP data and set goals alignment
- MAP Data Analysis for SWD Subgroup in Collab. Planning - Wilson's Technical Assistance with WRS representatives to
- MAP Data is used to target students to move from one support teachers during implementation
Stoneview ES SWD achievement band to the next - Training of Teachers for early adoption of SDI lesson plan
- Small Group Teachers are implementing Wilson's Reading - One-to-One support for new teachers with Tier I resources
System to support in Phonics Development and SDI integration
- Prof. Learning on Using MAP Data to Inform Instructional
- Use of MAP Student Goal Setting Sheet w. Lexile Information
Practice for Secondary Students
to track development and progress
Lithonia HS SWD - Training of Teachers for early adoption of SDI lesson plan
- Data Analysis 2x week in Collab Planning
- Prof. Learning on Aligning SDI to Student PLAAFP and Post-
- IXL/Wilson's Reading System
Secondary Outcomes
- Wilson Training with a focus on reading comprehension and
- Wilson Reading/Lexia/Collab. Planning w/data driven vocabulary
Martin Luther King HS SWD discussions/MAP data analysis/IXL - SDI Professional Learning with a focus on aligning IEP goals to
appropriate SDI strategies
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Celebrations and
Successes
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School Transitioned from Horizon
SCHOOL TRANSITIONED DECEMBER 16, 2025
Clarkston HS
Cross Keys HS
Martin Luther King HS
Woodridge ES
McNair HS
Chapel Hill ES
Dresden ES
Fairington ES
Indian Creek ES
Montclair ES
Oak View ES
Panola Way ES
Peachcrest ES
Shadow Rock ES
Stephenson ES
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Sustainability and Next
Steps
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High-Impact Processes & Interventions
• Monthly Operation Graduation Meetings resulted in measurable increases in projected graduation rates at multiple high schools and
significant reductions in unknown withdrawal codes through real-time cohort monitoring.
• Structured transcript audits and diploma pathway verification (including GAA and special education cohorts) strengthened graduation
accuracy and ensured timely interventions for off-track students.
• Targeted credit recovery expansion, including Project Elevate enrollment, accelerated credit attainment and increased on-track
percentages for 2026 cohort students.
• Bi-monthly collaborative planning and model lesson calibration (CRA model, explicit instruction) improved instructional alignmen t and
increased evidence of standards-based lesson design during learning walks.
• 100% SDI training for special education teachers, paired with ongoing HLP professional learning, strengthened implementation of
Explicit Instruction and Flexible Grouping strategies across ATSI and TSI schools.
• Cross-divisional instructional learning walks using ATSI indicators created accountability for lesson plan accommodations and Specially
Designed Instruction implementation.
• Systematic MAP and benchmark data analysis protocols improved differentiation practices and instructional responsiveness to student
performance bands.
• Focused monitoring of Lexia and Symphony/Ascend Math usage established intervention fidelity expectations and increased
accountability for supplemental program implementation.
• Integrated attendance, behavioral, and mental health supports reduced non-academic barriers and supported student engagement and
persistence toward graduation.
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