Case Study: Capistrano Unified School District boosts elementary math proficiency with Curriculum Associates

Capistrano Unified School District boosts Grade 2 math proficiency from 6% to 36% with Curriculum Associates

Capistrano Unified School District sought to scale high-quality math instruction across its elementary schools to improve proficiency and build more engaged, confident learners. To achieve this, the district partnered with vendor Curriculum Associates to implement their Classroom Mathematics California solution, aligning instruction to the state framework.

The solution from Curriculum Associates focused on creating discourse-driven classrooms. This approach led to substantial gains in math proficiency on the i-Ready assessment, with Grade 2 students increasing from six percent proficient in fall 2024 to 36 percent in spring 2025, representing a sixfold increase. The district also reported more joyful and collaborative classroom environments.

Capistrano Unified School District