Case Study

Henderson County Middle Schools Accelerate Math Growth

Bar chart showing HCPS grades 6–8 math proficiency rising from 52% in 2021–22 to 57% in 2024–25.

Steady Gains in Math Proficiency on the State Test

Henderson County Public Schools middle school proficiency rates on the EOG Mathematics Test have climbed steadily since first implementing i-Ready Personalized Instruction for Mathematics in 2018–2019.

Overview

Building a Culture That Drives Math Achievement

In North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, HCPS has built a culture where progress is celebrated and supported—and its math achievement reflects it. With i-Ready Personalized Instruction for Mathematics, data-informed leadership, targeted instruction, and recognition of student effort, the district has achieved steady gains in middle school math proficiency.

District:Henderson County Public Schools
Subject:Mathematics
Grade:6–8
Topic:Academic Achievement, Differentiating Instruction, Growth Goals, Implementation and Practice

Testimonials

“i‑Ready assessments were the most accurate predictor of our proficiency. The data lined up almost perfectly with our state end-of-grade proficiency, within tenths of a point. i‑Ready gives me a heads‑up of where teachers should target, and an idea of how to prepare for next year.”

— Brent Stepp, Principal, Flat Rock Middle School

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