Schools utilize school report card data to help drive curriculum decisions.

Mt. Pulaski Schools are celebrating the improvement in test scores from last year's report card data. Superintendent Jason Spang explains it is a lot information to take in on a yearly basis.

Chronic absenteeism has been a big time data point for schools. Spang explains it is a heavily waited part of the report card but it has been a challenge to keep the importance of coming to school top of mind for families.

While districts want to celebrate the successes and progress of a given report card, there's always room for improvement and Spang says Mt. Pulaski is no different. They've identified areas where they are going to dial in on going forward.