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From Ninth Grade On-Track to College Matriculation: The Path of the 2015-16 SDP Ninth-Grade Cohort

From Ninth Grade On-Track to College Matriculation: The Path of the 2015-16 SDP Ninth-Grade Cohort

This report builds on previous findings by examining first-fall matriculation outcomes of the 2015-16 first-time ninth-grade cohort who graduated on time (Class of 2019) by their Ninth Grade On-Track status (Firmly On-Track, On-Track But At Risk, and Off-Track). This report also compares matriculation outcomes across demographic characteristics.

School Selection in SDP: Who Receives Admission Offers, and Which do they Accept?

School Selection in SDP: Who Receives Admission Offers, and Which do they Accept?

All eighth-grade students in Philadelphia are encouraged to participate in the School Selection Process (SSP) to choose a school for ninth grade. This three-part series of research reports takes an in-depth look at four years of ninth-grade SSP admissions (2015-16 through 2018-19).

School District of Philadelphia Graduation Rates: Definitions and Trends

School District of Philadelphia Graduation Rates: Definitions and Trends

This introduction to the two SDP graduation rates explains how the metrics are calculated and how contributing factors have changed over time. It also outlines six-year trends in SDP’s graduation metrics (2013-14 through 2018-19).

Special Education in the School District of Philadelphia: Understanding the Landscape, 2018-19

Special Education in the School District of Philadelphia: Understanding the Landscape, 2018-19

This brief provides a descriptive summary of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) classifications of students in the School District
of Philadelphia during the 2018-19 school year.

2018-19 District-Wide Survey Results: Technology Access

2018-19 District-Wide Survey Results: Technology Access

Each year, more than 130,000 students, parents and guardians, teachers, and principals participate in a survey about their schools. This slide deck summarizes 2018-19 survey results related to technology access at home and at school.

Comparing Perspectives #4: District-Wide Survey Responses about Leadership

Comparing Perspectives #4: District-Wide Survey Responses about Leadership

The fourth installment in a District-Wide Survey series that examines areas of agreement-–and disagreement–-between students, families, and educators.

Third Grade English and Math Performance on the PSSA, 2018-19

Third Grade English and Math Performance on the PSSA, 2018-19

A descriptive analysis of third-grade District performance on the 2019 PSSA and PASA exams by race/ethnicity, gender, English Learner status, and special education status.

Trends in Performance on the School Progress Report (SPR) from 2014-15 to 2018-19

Trends in Performance on the School Progress Report (SPR) from 2014-15 to 2018-19

A summary of School Progress Report trends in District and Charter school performance overall, by report type, and for each domain from 2014-15 to 2018-19.

Comparing Perspectives #3: District-Wide Survey Responses about School Safety

Comparing Perspectives #3: District-Wide Survey Responses about School Safety

The third installment in a District-Wide Survey series that examines areas of agreement-–and disagreement–-between students, families, and educators.

Relationship between ACCESS and PSSA Performance for English Learners

Relationship between ACCESS and PSSA Performance for English Learners

An analysis of the relationship between achievement on the PSSA and ACCESS assessments that can inform the proficiency goals set for ELs.