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Test scores fell sharply; math rated very low
What happened
The 2026-27 LCAP reports that the share of students meeting state standards fell from 35.30% to 26.23% in English and from 30.19% to 18.03% in math between 2024 and 2025. Math is rated red (very low) on the California School Dashboard after a 45-point drop. The district plans six-week data reviews, a daily intervention block and a new math program pilot.
Why it matters to families
These scores show how well students are learning. The LCAP is the district's plan to improve them.
The evidence
The 2026-27 LCAP Goal 1 gives the CAASPP and Dashboard figures. The January 8, 2026 minutes report the Dashboard colors.
The source
2026-27 LCAPSee the full record for Meridian Elementary School District.
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