A promising sign:
Test scores at this school are above the state average. Because test scores in some states are so low, some students at this school may still not be performing at grade level
Parent tips
Even high-performing schools can have disparities between student groups. To understand how well this school serves all its students, review the information below in the Equity section. Understand what on-track learning looks like for your child and how you can help at home.
A worrisome sign:
This school is below the state average in key measures of college and career readiness.
(Remember: high graduation rates don't mean much if students are graduating without the coursework and test scores they need to succeed.)
Parent tip
Ask the schools what it’s doing to improve access to advanced classes and help prepare students for college entrance tests.
Worth a deeper look:
Students at this school are making average academic progress given where they were last year, compared to similar students in the state.
Average student progress (also known as student growth) means different things. In some states, the average progress is so low, a majority of students are not ready for college and career. It also depends on the school's test scores.
Average progress with low test scores means... that students are starting at a low point but keeping up with their peers.
Average progress with high test scores means students have strong academic skills and students in this school are learning at the same rate as similar students in other schools.
Parent tip
Ask the school how it interprets this rating and how it might use this information to help students grow and reach their full potential.
