ELA
+5.37 points ahead
- Fullmind students
- 16 points (126 students)
- Non-participants
- 10.63 points
Case study · Yuba City, California
Yuba City scaled tutoring 8x without losing results
End-of-year iReady results deliver a clear message: Yuba City’s strategic partnership with Fullmind is both effective and scalable.
- 194students by year-end
- 8xgrowth from the pilot
- 71%attendance rate
The bottom line
Equity and growth, together
Students who received Fullmind tutoring consistently outperformed their peers, even those who started ahead. At the same time, Yuba City scaled the program from 24 to 194 students without sacrificing results. The data shows this model drives both equity and growth.
Program scale proves operational readiness
- 194 students participated by year-end, an 8x increase from the initial pilot
- Students completed 93,349 minutes of live tutoring (1,556 hours total)
- 71% attendance rate demonstrates strong student engagement
- ELA students averaged 9 hours each; math students averaged 7, a meaningful dosage aligned with research
The program successfully scaled while maintaining quality, a critical indicator that expansion will succeed.
Results speak louder than projections
Tutored students outperformed non-participants across both subjects.
Math
+0.07 points ahead
- Fullmind students
- 8 points (68 students)
- Non-participants
- 7.93 points
These numbers become even more compelling in context: tutored students started as the ones identified as at-risk and needing additional support, yet they exceeded the performance of the general student population.
Individual success stories
Big gains for individual students
- 12 ELA students gained 50+ points between mid-year and end-of-year
- One student achieved over 100 points of growth, transformative progress in a single semester
- Quality over quantity drives results: consistent outperformance occurred regardless of total tutoring time
Three clear indicators for expansion
The program scales without losing effectiveness
Yuba City grew participation 8x while maintaining positive outcomes. Operational systems work. Student engagement remains high. Results stay consistent.
At-risk students outperform the general population
Students flagged for additional support exceeded their non-tutored peers. This reverses the typical achievement pattern and proves the program accelerates learning for those who need it most.
ELA shows exceptional ROI
ELA participants gained 50% more than non-participants. With 12 students achieving 50+ point gains and one exceeding 100 points, the program demonstrates transformative potential.
Recommendations
What’s next for Yuba City
- 1
Double ELA participation
From 126 to 250+ students, to capitalize on the strongest results.
- 2
Expand math tutoring
To 100+ students while refining delivery methods.
- 3
Target students just below grade level
Extend beyond only the lowest performers.
- 4
Implement continuous monitoring
To maintain program fidelity at scale.
The path forward is clear
Yuba City designed a tutoring program that delivers strong, scalable results. Data from nearly 200 students shows consistent academic gains, supported by individual success stories highlighting meaningful impact. The district’s operational systems have successfully supported growth to date.
The next consideration is how to expand access efficiently and responsibly to reach more students.
