Treasury Department report. Percentage of students earning a satisfactory score in each of the four subjects is listed. Michigan Educational Assessment Program tests are given to elementary and middle school aged children. The scores listed are for the highest grade level taking the test. This is also one of the most controversial numbers reported by the state.
Many school districts say the figures are unreliable and have a history of errors.
Last year, an erroneous number was reported for at least four northern Michigan schools. The data lag a year behind other figures used in the report. NCA accreditation is voluntary and based on standards set by 7,0000 member schools nationwide. The Michigan School Report is based on information supplied to the Michigan Department of Education by local districts for the 1998-99 school year. Data may be missing if not reported or collected.