Overall Participation and Achievement
Math: Out of 493 students tested, 327 students (approx. 66%) achieved grade-level proficiency or higher.
ELA: Among 495 students, 326 students (approx. 66%) met or exceeded expectations.
These proficiency rates demonstrate strong academic achievement across both subjects, with two-thirds of students performing at or above grade level.
Highest Performing Grade & Subject
Grade 5 Math recorded the highest subject-specific proficiency:
Out of 175 students, 134 students (approx. 77%) achieved proficiency.
This exceptional result reflects deep understanding of mathematical concepts and readiness for middle school math among Grade 5 students.
Grade-Wise Performance Overview
Grade 3
- Math: ~62% proficiency (estimated) — demonstrates a solid foundation in arithmetic and numeracy.
- ELA: ~63% proficiency (estimated) — students show strong decoding and comprehension skills at the start of upper elementary grades.
Grade 4
- Math: ~61% proficiency (estimated) — indicates stable development in multi-step problem solving and number sense.
- ELA: ~59% proficiency (estimated) — consistent progress in fluency, vocabulary, and textual interpretation.
Grade 5
- Math: 77% proficiency — strongest academic area, highlighting excellent preparation for secondary-level mathematics.
- ELA: ~70% proficiency (estimated) — advanced literacy skills, including critical reading and structured writing, are well developed.
Strengths and Recommendations
Strengths
- Exceptional Grade 5 Math: The standout 77% proficiency rate reflects high instructional quality and student readiness.
- Strong Overall Proficiency: With 66% of students proficient in both Math and ELA, the school performs well above average.
Recommendations
- Replicate Grade 5 Strategies: Expand best practices in instruction and assessment from Grade 5 to lower grades.
- Continue Small Group Literacy Instruction: Especially in Grade 4, to elevate ELA outcomes and close minor gaps.
- Enrichment for High Performers: Offer advanced problem-solving and literary analysis opportunities for high-achieving students.
Conclusion
Estates Elementary School demonstrates academic excellence in the FAST 2023-2024 results, with particularly high achievement in Grade 5 Math and consistent strength across all grades. Two-thirds of the students met or exceeded expectations in both Math and ELA, positioning the school as a model of instructional effectiveness in elementary education.