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Winning in the Classroom: USD 465 Celebrates Progress and Student Success

Winfield Schools USD 465

November 2, 2026

Good things are happening across Winfield Public Schools USD 465! From improvements in assessment results to strong knowledge retention and a 90.9% preliminary graduation rate, students and educators are making strides toward stronger academic outcomes.

Student achievement is a priority in the district's strategic plan, and recent results offer plenty of progress worth celebrating. Through the Kansas State Assessment and FastBridge Assessment, USD 465 continues to track student growth, recognize successes and identify opportunities to help every learner reach their potential.

Celebrating Academic Growth

Reading Highlights

  • Third-grade reading proficiency increased by 13 percentage points, from 61% to 74%.

  • Eighth-grade reading proficiency increased by 8 percentage points, from 60% to 68%.

  • Seventh-grade reading maintained a 74% proficiency rate, while the percentage of students reaching the higher achievement levels (3 and 4) increased by 13 percentage points.

  • Four of seven tested grade-level groups improved their combined Level 2–4 reading performance, with another maintaining its previous percentage.

Mathematics Highlights

  • Mathematics proficiency increased in five of the seven tested grade-level groups.

  • Eighth-grade mathematics proficiency increased by 16 percentage points, reaching 75%.

  • Third-grade mathematics proficiency increased by 14 percentage points, reaching 74%.

  • High school mathematics proficiency increased by 14 percentage points, reaching 71%.

Third-grade students showed strong performance in both reading and mathematics, with 74% reaching proficiency (Levels 2–4) in each subject.

Additionally, FastBridge testing results from the 2026–2027 school year also show sustained knowledge retention over time. In mathematics, students in grades 3, 4, 6 and 7 demonstrated sustained knowledge retention. Reading results showed similar trends among students in grades 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9.

These results reflect the hard work happening in classrooms every day! Teachers and instructional coaches use assessment data to celebrate growth, identify student needs and provide targeted instruction, interventions and additional learning opportunities.

Student success goes beyond a test score. USD 465 is also celebrating a preliminary graduation rate of 90.9%! This milestone represents the dedication of students, families, teachers, counselors and school leaders working together to help students reach graduation and prepare for what comes next.

"Student achievement is not about a single test score or where a student starts. It is about growth, opportunity and making sure every student has the support they need to succeed," said Superintendent Tricia Reiser. "We are committed to looking closely at the data, celebrating the progress we are making and being intentional about where we need to improve. Our goal is to move as many students as possible forward, provide the right support at the right time and continue raising expectations for all learners. We have work ahead of us, but we are encouraged by the progress and the dedication of our educators who show up every day for our students."

There is so much to celebrate, and the work continues! USD 465 is proud of the progress happening across the district and remains committed to helping every Viking grow, achieve and succeed.

State assessment results for reading and mathematics are available through the Kansas State Department of Education's (KSDE) Data Central webpage.