Case Study: Marietta City Schools closes literacy learning gaps with 95 Percent Group

Marietta City Schools boosts proficient readers to 62% with 95 Percent Group Inc.

Marietta City Schools, a public school district in Georgia, faced the challenge of low literacy rates exacerbated by the pandemic. The district sought to overhaul its balanced literacy approach with a science of reading-aligned solution. They partnered with vendor 95 Percent Group Inc. and implemented their Top 10 Tools professional development resource to provide extensive training for leaders and teachers.

The solution from 95 Percent Group Inc. involved district-wide training in structured literacy, which was championed by leadership. This investment in professional development led to significant, measurable gains. At A. L. Burruss Elementary, the percentage of proficient readers grew to 62%, representing the second-highest growth in the state. The district also saw an unanticipated positive impact, with a drastic reduction in classroom disruptions and improved staff morale and retention.

Marietta City Schools