Requests for copies of public documents should be directed to the Communications Office at 398-2331. We recommend that you read the glossary before you look through the data in the annual progress report. It will help you understand the abbreviations and terms in the report. And for those of you who are interested in student achievement but do not want to wade through chart after chart, go directly to our Report Highlights section for a quick summary. For science, you'll see the same information except for the 99-2000 goals because the state requirement for that data begins with this year.
Test data is provided district wide and also separated out by gender, ethnicity, and income level.
The report contains data about the dropout rate, the percentage of graduates pursuing post-secondary training or education, and college entrance exam scores. It includes other factors that have an impact on student achievement, such as the percentage of students in the free and reduced lunch program, student mobility and stability, and average daily attendance. Report summary Overall, our students perform very well on standardized tests, including college entrance exams. They have good attendance, a low dropout rate, and receive a solid foundation in the basics. It is interesting to note that the performance of district students on standardized tests compared to national averages continues to rise through the grades.