Hennessey Public Schools reviewed the preliminary results of the stateโs new school report cards, which now reflect a three-year collection of academic and performance data. The updated grading system offers a broader look at long-term trends rather than a single yearโs snapshot.
The elementary school posted the most significant improvement. Its academic growth score rose from an F to a B, pushing its overall grade from a C to a B. Administrators credit the turnaround to continued investment in Professional Learning Communities and targeted academic programs that support both students and teachers.
The middle school maintained steady performance with an overall grade of B, showing consistent results across the three-year span.
The high school saw mixed outcomes. While its academic achievement score dropped from a B last year to a D this year, improvements in other areas kept the school from receiving a D overall. Gains in graduation rates, expanded post-secondary opportunities, and reduced chronic absenteeism helped stabilize the high schoolโs overall rating despite the dip in academic achievement.
District leaders say the goal moving forward is for all schools to reach a B next year and continue working toward A-level performance as long-term strategies take root.
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