Case Study

Portland Schools See Historic Mathematics Proficiency Growth

Overview

District Outperforms State Mathematics Trends

Portland Public Schools outpaced state mathematics proficiency by double digits after implementing an approach that included i-Ready Classroom Mathematics and i-Ready Professional Learning. Students in Grade 3 exceeded the state by 16.5%, Grade 4 by 16.7%, and Grade 5 by 15.6%. District leaders credited these incredible results to the dedication of their educators and a sustained commitment to a unified vision and high-quality professional learning.

  • District:Portland Public Schools
  • Subject:Mathematics
  • Grade:K–12
  • Topic:Academic Achievement, Core Math, Growth Goals

Testimonials

We held steady in math with some improvements when everybody else declined. The only thing we had changed was our curriculum.

— Dr. Renard Adams, Chief of Research, Assessment, and Accountability, Portland Public Schools

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