1. Academic Gap Reduction Trends, Kansas Reading Data, 2000 - 2013 Brad Neuenswander, Deputy Commissioner, Kansas State Dept. of Education March 6, 2014 Brad Neuenswander, Deputy Commissioner, Kansas State Dept. of Education March 6, 2014

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6. Kansas Student Population Trends (Percent of K-12, September Unaudited Enrollment, Public Schools) 6

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9. Who are the students scoring below proficient? Let’s focus on the 4,743 third graders below proficient in 2011. 9

10. 3 rd Grade Students Scoring Below Standard in Reading, 2011 Data (n = 4,743) Kansas State Dept. of Education Retention Database, Accountability Population total within category% Currently receiving free or reduced?3,29169.4 % Ever receive free or reduced lunch?3,76179.3 % Ever retained or delayed school entry before?83017.5 % Ever been a Student with a Disability?1,57233.1 % Currently with a disability and receiving free or reduced?79916.8 % Currently an English Language Learner?1,06122.4 % Currently ELL and receiving free or reduced?98720.8 % Ever reported truant?97320.5 %