Case Study

From Learning Loss to Literacy Gains: West Ada's Journey

Bar chart showing the percentage of students scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts on the Idaho State Test (ISAT) during the 2024–2025 school year. West Ada School District outperformed the Idaho state average across Grades 3–5, with 63% vs. 48% in Grade 3, 66% vs. 50% in Grade 4, and 71% vs. 54% in Grade 5.

ELA Proficiency Surges in Grades 3–5

West Ada students in Grades 3–5 outperformed the state average in ELA proficiency by a substantial margin—at least 15 percentage points across all three grades.

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Overview

Driving ELA Gains with The Literacy Portfolio by i-Ready

West Ada School District in Meridian, Idaho implemented The Literacy Portfolio by i-Ready, which includes Magnetic Foundations, Magnetic Comprehension, and i-Ready Literacy Tasks, to boost ELA achievement in Grades K–5. Through data-driven instruction and professional learning, the district saw significant gains, with Grades 3–5 outperforming state averages and early learners showing strong growth on the i-Ready Diagnostic.

District:West Ada School District
Subject:Literacy
Grade:K–5
Topic:Academic Achievement, Early Literacy, Implementation and Practice, Reading Comprehension, Science of Reading, Unfinished Learning

Testimonials

“We use assessments, such as i-Ready Literacy Tasks, to drive progress, not just measure it. Having dependable, accessible data is no longer an advantage in today’s classrooms; it’s an imperative.”

— Dr. Derek Bub, Superintendent