Case Study: Lake Arthur Municipal Schools in Lake Arthur, New Mexico

SAT Readiness Gains with Progress Learning

At Lake Arthur Municipal Schools, college readiness is a district-wide priority and Progress Learning is playing a key role in helping students prepare for the SAT®. Under the leadership of Superintendent Elisa Begueria and Principal Karol Rodriguez, the district has integrated Progress Learning’s benchmark assessments and reporting tools to build student confidence, guide instruction, and monitor progress throughout the year.

Lake Arthur uses Progress Learning in grades 9–12 to give students repeated exposure to SAT®-style rigor and format. Administered at the beginning, middle, and end of the year, these benchmark assessments serve as both practice and formative checkpoints, helping educators identify learning gaps and adjust instruction accordingly.

Key outcomes from Lake Arthur’s implementation of Progress Learning:

• District-wide SAT® preparation through quarterly benchmarks for grades 9–12
• ~80% growth in student scores from midyear to end-of-year assessments
• Strategic use of item analysis reports to target daily instruction and bell work
• Improved reading scores and increased student familiarity with SAT® test structures
• User-friendly platform features that integrate seamlessly with Google Classroom
• Reliable data access that empowers teachers to individualize learning

With a focus on standards mastery, college readiness, and equitable data access for all students, Lake Arthur Municipal Schools is making significant strides. Their continued partnership with Progress Learning supports not just higher SAT® scores, but a more confident, college-ready student body.

Download the full case study to see how Lake Arthur Municipal Schools is building a stronger SAT® prep program through progress monitoring, data-driven instruction, and student familiarity with test rigor.