Get the CORRECT Data
Leadership in Education Starts With Integrity
If we’re serious about improving student outcomes, we have to be honest about the numbers.
That’s why I’ve provided simple steps to access state testing data for yourself.
https://www.eimear4results.com/my-track-record#dataItem-mos0fopt
Because our families deserve transparency – and the truth.
How proficiency gains should be reported
If proficiency increases from 20% to 40%, that’s a 20-point increase—meaning 20 more students out of 100 are meeting standards.
This is how the State of California reports data. The state does not use “percentage growth” because it can be misleading.
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Reporting the example above as “100% growth” can inflate the impact if using Dr. Alvarado’s math.
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Similarly, going from 1% to 2% could be described as a “100% increase,” even
though the change is only 1 point.
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Clearly, calling something “large percentage growth” can change perception while reality says something different.
Standards for public education reporting
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Clear
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Verifiable
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Tied to a specific assessment and date
Alvarado’s claims do not meet that standard. He doesn’t cite specific test or year, and he uses numbers that are misleading. This doesn’t build trust—it creates confusion. Our community deserves accountability that is verifiable.
Leadership commitment
As a leader, I don’t rely on vague or inflated numbers to make a point. I will stand on data that is public, verifiable, and grounded in reality. This role requires integrity—and that starts with reporting information responsibly.
FACT VS. FICTION
FICTION
Alvarado claims that Clovis Unified saw large declines in proficiency during Dr. O’Brien’s tenure as Superintendent.
FACT
Actual changes in proficiency (2016–17 to 2022–23):
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Literacy: –3.51 percentage points
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Math: –5.56 percentage points
Clovis Unified maintained a 20+ point lead over Fresno County throughout this period – even during COVID disruptions, when 22,000 students missed a full year of in-person instruction.
What this means:
The data shows resilience—not the exaggerated declines being claimed.
See full explanation under “Eimear’s track record”
2016-17
2022-23
FICTION
Alvarado claims the following double-digit growth in proficiency at Bullard High School during his time as principal (July 2019-Nov 2021):
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Literacy: 14.3%
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Math: 30.9%
FACT
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The State of California cautioned against using 2020-2021 data due to low participation and modified testing during COVID
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Even if the state did not warn against using the 2020-21 data, Bullard did NOT have double-digit growth. Actual change in proficiency:
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Literacy: +8.8 percentage points
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Math: +8.8 percentage points
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What this means:
These claims overstate progress and do not reflect the real change in student outcomes.
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FICTION
Alvarado claimed at a recent endorsement event that Bullard High School outperformed every Clovis Unified high school in math after COVID.
FACT
Bullard scored below every Clovis Unified high school.
*Most districts across the state, including Clovis Unified, resumed full testing in 2022.
What this means:
Alvarado’s claim is not supported by the data
FICTION
Alvarado’s claims about recent gains in Parlier schools:
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ELA: 3.16%
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Math: 3.81%
FACT
Actual gains:
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ELA: +0.41 percentage points
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Math: +2.4 percentage points
What this means:
The numbers have been inflated and do not reflect the true level of progress.
The Bottom Line
This campaign is about honesty.
Not spin.
Not inflated percentages.
Not numbers designed to mislead.
Just the truth about where we are, and a clear plan to improve outcomes for every student.