During the June Board of Education meeting, district leaders provided an update on student achievement data, highlighting academic progress, areas of celebration, and ongoing efforts to support student success across Lansing USD 469.
The presentation reviewed spring FastBridge assessment results, Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) data, college and career readiness indicators, and the district systems used to monitor and improve student learning. District leaders emphasized that student achievement is monitored through a continuous cycle of collaboration involving Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), Building Leadership Teams (BLTs), the District Leadership Team (DLT), and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) teams. These teams meet regularly throughout the year to analyze data, identify student needs, and adjust instruction and interventions to support growth.
Academic Growth Across Grade Levels
FastBridge data showed positive growth in several areas across the district. At Lansing High School, reading performance in both ninth and tenth grades approached the district's goal of having 80 percent of students performing in Tier 1, the benchmark indicating students are on track academically. Ninth-grade math students exceeded expected yearly growth, while middle school students demonstrated gains in both reading and math from fall to spring. Elementary and intermediate students also showed growth in key literacy and mathematics measures throughout the school year.
District leaders shared that assessment results are used not only to measure performance, but also to determine where additional supports, interventions, and instructional adjustments are needed to help all students succeed.
College and Career Readiness Highlights
The presentation also highlighted several accomplishments demonstrating student readiness beyond graduation.
At Lansing High School:
Forty-one students earned the Kansas Seal of Biliteracy, demonstrating proficiency in two or more languages.
Students earned seals in Arabic, English, Italian, Spanish, and Ukrainian.
One student earned a Gold Level Seal, and another earned recognition in three languages.
The district also reported continued success in Advanced Placement, ACT, dual-credit, and career and technical education opportunities.
Highlights included:
231 students participating in Advanced Placement coursework during the 2025-26 school year.
124 students enrolled in UMKC dual-credit courses, earning 899 college credit hours.
An estimated $267,902 in college tuition savings for Lansing families through the UMKC partnership.
Increased ACT participation and improvement in overall ACT performance measures.
Focus on Continuous Improvement
District leaders outlined several strategies that will continue to guide instructional improvement efforts during the 2026-27 school year. These include ongoing implementation of structured literacy practices, expanded use of common formative assessments, targeted reading and math interventions, curriculum alignment work, and professional development focused on effective instructional practices.
A significant focus moving forward will be the continued use of common formative assessments, which are short, shared instructional check-ins that help teachers monitor student understanding and make timely adjustments to instruction. District leaders noted that these assessments provide valuable feedback during learning rather than waiting until the end of a unit or course.
The presentation concluded with a reminder that student achievement is the result of strong systems, collaborative teams, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
As our Director of Teaching & Learning Miles Azzeh shared during the presentation, "You don't rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems." Through ongoing analysis of student data, targeted support, and instructional refinement, Lansing USD 469 remains committed to helping every student reach their full potential.