Richardson | September 2023

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Richardson Library closes for relocation Ahead of planned renovations, the Richardson Public Library closed Sept. 9 to relocate to a temporary City Hall. It’s set to reopen in the new location in mid- to late October, according to a city news release. Once completed, normal library services will be available at 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd. Two-minute impact During the closure, services requiring access to the building will be unavailable. However, the digital library will remain open for library card holders to access and those who apply for a 60-day digital-only card. During the closure, residents can check out material from Allen, Garland, Lewisville and Plano libraries, which offer free library cards to those with a Richardson address.

STAAR results Based on 2023 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness scores for grades 3-8, here is the percentage of RISD students in grades five and eight approaching grade level in 2023.

RISD 2022

RISD 2023

5th grade

8th grade

100% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80%

Reading

Math

Science

Reading

Math

Science Social studies

SOURCE: TEA/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

RISD STAAR scores improve in grades 5, 8 Richardson ISD’s 2023 State of Texas Assess- ments of Academic Readiness results continue to improve in most subjects, with the percentage of RISD students in grades 3-8 approaching grade level on the test at or a few points above or below the state average for each subject area, according to the Texas Education Agency.

The breakdown In RISD, math scores increased the most in fifth grade, with 83% of students approaching grade level—up from 73% in 2022. In seventh grade, math scores fell, with 18% of students approach- ing grade level—down from 30% in 2022. RISD scores for reading and science in grades five and eight, and eighth grade social studies each improved a few percentage points over 2022 scores. Reading increased the most in grade six, up five percentage points from 71% in 2022 to 76% this year.

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