On the fourth-grade ELA, only about 48 percent of schools statewide are scoring at the top two levels. The numbers are slightly better for fourth grade math, but drop again in middle school scores. Barely 28 percent of eighth-graders met or exceeded the state standards in math. And though some educators say the school report cards are a useful tool, others argue that the measures aren't comprehensive enough to truly measure students' abilities. Torrance said the best measure of success is a student's individual test score.
Poverty is a big driver.
Middle school is a big transition. But even schools that didn't meet the state standard this year will have goals set for them in coming years to allow them to achieve yearly progress. But they definitely realize how important it is. Use of this site signifies your agreement to our Terms of Service.