Brandon students honored for NWEA scores

Shelby Stewart

Staff Writer
Twenty six students from the Brandon school district scored in the top 1 percent of students in the nation on their recent Northwest Evaluation

Front from left, Dylan Lintz, Aaron Greer, William Fruehan, Bryan Hathcock, Shawn Dyer, Camden Stockoski, Patrick Bradshaw, Nathan Blackmer and Erin Downey. Middle from left, Matt Outlaw, Michael Olrich, Layne Petrowski, Gracie Hine, Katelynn Ceccacci, Nicholas Bradburn, James DeHaan, Caleb Welch, Skyler Todd, Erin Syerson, Christa Spencer, Sarah Pesta and Kyra Burger. Back from left, Russell Rozenbaum, Diane Salter, John Chartier, Bob Eisiminger, Deb Bradey and Lisa Kavalhuna. Brandon students recognized for their NWEA scores. Photo by Shelby Stewart.
Front from left, Dylan Lintz, Aaron Greer, William Fruehan, Bryan Hathcock, Shawn Dyer, Camden Stockoski, Patrick Bradshaw, Nathan Blackmer and Erin Downey. Middle from left, Matt Outlaw, Michael Olrich, Layne Petrowski, Gracie Hine, Katelynn Ceccacci, Nicholas Bradburn, James DeHaan, Caleb Welch, Skyler Todd, Erin Syerson, Christa Spencer, Sarah Pesta and Kyra Burger. Back from left, Russell Rozenbaum, Diane Salter, John Chartier, Bob Eisiminger, Deb Bradey and Lisa Kavalhuna. Brandon students recognized for their NWEA scores. Photo by Shelby Stewart.

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The NWEA is a non-profit organization that measures academic progress in all 50 states. Students in grades K-10 take this test as a predictor of standardized testing success for the MSTEP or PSAT three times a year.
“What an unbelievable accomplishment by these outstanding students,” said Matt Outlaw, district superintendent. “It’s a great badge of honor for Brandon, something that our parents are very proud of.”
The 26 students were honored at the school board meeting on Feb. 12 with certificates and high fives from the school board, as well as applause from all of the attendees and parents.
The NWEA tests make note of how each student progresses in the subjects of math and reading, and are used by the teachers and students alike to know what subjects students may need help in. However, a number of students excelled on their tests, with 653 students who scored in the top 25 percent in the nation, and 220 who were in the top 25 percent.
“[The tests are] valuable data on student progress for teachers,” said Outlaw.

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