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EPIC conducts original research using a variety of methods that include advanced statistical modeling, representative surveys, interviews, and case study approaches.  \nResults, information, and opinions solely represent the author(s) and are not endorsed by, nor reflect the views or positions of, grantors, MDE and CEPI, or any employee thereof. All errors are our own.  \nNOVEMBER 2025  \nMichigan’s 2024-25  \nBenchmark Assessments  \nAUTHORS  \nTara Kilbride, EPIC Associate Director for Research  \nWei-Chu Chen, EPIC Data Analyst  \nVivian Crumlish, EPIC Research Assistant, Michigan State University  \nSeth Walker, EPIC Research Assistant, Michigan State University  \nACKNOWLEDGEMENTS  \nThe authors wish to acknowledge the many people who graciously gave of their time in support of this effort. We are especially grateful to our partners for their collaboration and thoughtful feedback. In particular, we would like to thank Dr. Laura Ballard, Kate Cermak, Dr. Delsa Chapman, Shulawn Doxie, David Judd, Ann-Marie Mapes, Andrew Middlestead, Gerry Polverento, and Carol Skillings from the Michigan Department of Education; Tom Howell and Lauren Paluta from the Center for Educational Performance and Information; Kyle Kwaiser, Nicole Wagner, and Qia Yang from the Michigan Education Data Center at the University of Michigan; and Kevin Bullard, Don Dailey, Tony Howard and Bryan Smith from the Michigan Data Hub. 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