LCSD Students Make Year Over Year Progress

Lincoln County School District students made year-over-year progress in English language arts, mathematics and science on the 2025-26 Oregon Statewide Assessments, according to data released by the Oregon Department of Education.

Districtwide results improved in all three subjects, with the largest overall gain occurring in science. English language arts increased 2.4 percentage points, science increased 2.9 points and mathematics increased 0.8 points.

“Our need to improve academic outcomes for all of our learners has been a primary focus as we deepen our implementation of best instructional practices, adopt high-quality materials, increase our secondary elective offerings, and continue to grow our college and career opportunities through partnerships with Oregon Coast Community College,” said LCSD Superintendent Dr. Majalise Tolan.

Eighth grade showed the strongest overall improvement, with gains in English language arts, mathematics and science. The largest increase was in eighth-grade English language arts, which rose 9 percentage points. Eighth-grade mathematics increased 7.7 points, and science increased 5.9 points.

Other areas of progress included third-grade English language arts, 11th-grade science and mathematics in grades 3, 4 and 5. Overall, LCSD improved in 11 of the 17 subject and grade-level comparisons included in the state data. LCSD’s 11th-grade results also exceeded state averages in English language arts and science.

At the school level, several schools recorded results above statewide grade-level averages, including particularly strong results at Waldport Middle School, Waldport High School, Crestview Heights School and Newport High School.

The district attributes the gains to a consistent focus on strong Tier 1 instruction, frequent analysis of student data, and targeted support for students. Elementary teacher teams regularly analyze reading and math data, identify learning gaps, differentiate instruction, and intensify support when needed.

Protected instructional time, small-group intervention, and the strategic use of ELD and special education staff provide additional support for students. “The growth reflects the consistent work our teachers are doing every day, looking closely at student data,

adjusting instruction, providing targeted support, and continuing to strengthen reading and math instruction,” said LCSD Director of Elementary Education Sandy Mummey.

“ We’re proud of the progress, while also recognizing the areas where we still have work to do. Our goal is to keep building on what’s working and make sure every student

has the support they need to be successful.”

Secondary teams are also aligning daily instructional practices with targeted student outcomes while focusing on high-quality instruction in every classroom. "While we acknowledge there are still areas where we need to grow, our secondary staff's dedication to high-quality instruction is moving us in the right direction" LCSD Deputy Superintendent of Student Services Aaron Belloni said.

District leaders and educators will continue reviewing assessment data by school, grade and student group to identify effective practices, areas requiring improvement and opportunities to provide additional instructional support.