Exact Path Fuels Texas-Sized Growth in Mathis ISD, Texas

A new research study highlights the impact of Edmentum Exact Path in Mathis, Texas, during the 2023–24 school year. This quasi-experimental study, meeting ESSA Tier 2 standards and What Works Clearinghouse 5.0 criteria with reservations, demonstrates Exact Path’s effectiveness in driving measurable academic growth.

Key Highlights:

• Students using Exact Path showed statistically significant gains on NWEA® MAP® Growth™ assessments:
  • +1.9 percentile points in math (grades 3–8)
  • +3.8 percentile points in reading (grades 3–5)
• The study controlled for prior achievement and demographics, reinforcing the program’s impact across diverse learners.
• Sample included 1,471 students, with 93% Hispanic/Latino, 83% economically disadvantaged, and 21% receiving special education services.
• Even with an “intent to treat” model (including all students with access), Exact Path demonstrated consistent gains.
• When Exact Path is used with fidelity, prior ESSA tier 2 studies have shown growth up to 17 points in math and 12 points in reading.

This research adds to the growing body of evidence that Exact Path is a powerful, research-backed solution for accelerating student achievement in both math and reading.