The Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) continues its tradition of excellence, with state standardized assessment scores outperforming both state and Orange County averages. IUSD ranked No. 1 in California in Science, Mathematics, and English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) for public school districts with 35,000 or more students. This achievement marks the eighth consecutive year IUSD has ranked as a top school district in both the state and county since the launch of the CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) assessments in 2015, excluding a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
IUSD serves a diverse community with more than 38,000 students, in which over 72 languages are spoken. In addition, it is one of the lowest-funded school districts in the state and nation, making this a significant achievement year over year.
These results reflect our strong partnership with our leadership, teachers and staff, parents, and families. Together, we remain dedicated to enhancing teaching and learning to help ensure all of our students are equipped with the attitudes, skills, and knowledge to be college and career-ready.
About CAASPP
CAASPP measures students' knowledge of the California academic content standards and English language development standards. IUSD students in third to eighth grades, as well as eleventh grade, took the CAASPP assessments for Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA). Additionally, students in fifth, eighth, and eleventh to twelfth grades took the California Science Test (CAST). Testing occurs between March and June of each school year.
“These results are a testament to the dedication of our teachers and the unwavering commitment of our students and parents. Their hard work and determination shine through in these remarkable results,” stated Superintendent Terry Walker. “While standardized testing is one of many ways to measure the success and knowledge of our students, these results shed light on ways we can continue to improve teaching and learning as a district.”
Please Keep the Following in Mind About These Assessments:
Assessment Scores Are Only One of Many Indicators
It's crucial to view assessment scores as just one of several indicators in the assessment of student learning. While they offer valuable insights into a student's knowledge and skills, they do not encompass the full spectrum of a student's academic capabilities. It's recommended to analyze test results alongside other measures, such as in-class assignments, classroom tests, and teacher feedback. For more information on your child's academic progress, please maintain open communication with your child's teacher(s) and school.
Utilization of Test Scores
IUSD uses these scores to better understand each student’s learning and help us continue to improve upon the high-quality instruction we provide. The scores will not be used to determine student advancement to the next grade level or as the sole piece of information when making academic decisions about students.
For additional information, please visit the following resources:
- https://iusd.org/department/data-and-assessment
- https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/
- https://caaspp-elpac.cde.ca.gov/caaspp