JANESVILLE — The School District of Janesville improved to a “Meets Expectations” rating on the 2024-’25 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction District Report Card, reflecting a 5.9-point increase in its overall accountability score.
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The district’s score rose from 55.7 to 61.6, moving it from the “Meets Few Expectations” category into the next tier. The improvement has come as a result of focused instructional strategies, staff commitment, and student engagement across Janesville schools.
“This is a powerful moment for the School District of Janesville,” said Superintendent Mark Holzman. “Moving our district rating up by almost six points and earning a ‘Meets Expectations’ designation reflects the intentional, data-driven strategies we have implemented across all our schools. It validates the efforts of our students who are showing up and putting in the work, and our educators who are committed to inspiring and empowering every learner.”
The report card indicated growth in all four of the priority areas DPI evaluates. The most significant gain came in Target Group Outcomes, which rose 9.2 points to 51.3. This area measures achievement growth, chronic absenteeism, and graduation rates for student subgroups. The Achievement score increased by seven points to 61.5, driven by improved performance in both English language arts and mathematics. Growth climbed 4.8 points to 55.6, while the On-Track to Graduation indicator increased by three points, reaching 80.6. “Our focused work on key school improvement goals in literacy, math, and attendance is reflected in the significant score increase in the state report card. The increase in results demonstrate the dedicated effort of our students and the commitment of our teachers to use data to drive instructional strategies and decisions in the classroom. We continue to use multiple assessment measures in our district to identify strengths and areas of continuous improvement,” said Dr. Allison DeGraaf, Director of Learning and Innovation.
“While we’re proud of these results, our ultimate goal is to meet and exceed expectations for all our schools and students,” Holzman noted. “Achieving a 9.2 jump in Target Group Outcomes confirms the effectiveness of our work to close opportunity gaps and support students who are more vulnerable. We will continue to analyze the data provided by the DPI Report Card, along with our local measures, to refine our instructional practices and ensure all students are on track for success in college, career, and community.”
The DPI Report Card evaluates schools and districts in four areas: Achievement, Growth, Target Group Outcomes, and On-Track to Graduation. The School District of Janesville uses these and other measures to guide continuous improvement.
To view the full 2024-25 district and individual school report cards, visit www.janesville.k12.wi.us/about-us/all-school-report-cards or https://apps6.dpi.wi.gov/reportcards.