Koshkonong Elementary Earns Statewide Math Growth Awards

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Koshkonong Elementary School in the Oregon-Howell R-III School District has been awarded two prestigious Statewide Growth Awards by the PRiME Center at Saint Louis University for its outstanding progress in mathematics during the 2024-25 school year. The school was recognized for top-tier growth in the most recent academic year as well as sustained, high-level growth over a three-year period ending in 2025.

Why it matters

These awards highlight Koshkonong Elementary's commitment to student achievement and its ability to drive significant academic growth, particularly in the critical subject of mathematics. The recognition from the PRiME Center, a leading education research organization, underscores the school's success in implementing effective teaching strategies and supporting student learning.

The details

Koshkonong Elementary was singled out for excellence in two distinct categories: Mathematics (2024-25), recognizing top-tier growth in the most recent academic year, and Mathematics (3-year Trend), recognizing sustained, high-level growth over a three-year period ending in 2025. The PRiME Center, which identifies the top-performing schools in Missouri based on student growth, praised the school's work, stating that Koshkonong Elementary 'stands among the very best in Missouri' and that the 'work you and your team do every day is making a real difference'.

• The awards recognize Koshkonong Elementary's performance during the 2024-25 school year.
• The 3-year trend award covers the period ending in 2025.

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