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Changes in PSSA Performance Levels, 2014-15 through 2018-19

Changes in PSSA Performance Levels, 2014-15 through 2018-19

This brief analyzes SDP progress by student performance level, rather than score; that is, we look at how many students moved across performance levels from one year to the next.

Takeaways from the 2018-19 District-Wide Survey

Takeaways from the 2018-19 District-Wide Survey

An overview of results from the 2018-19 District-Wide Survey.

On-Track but Vulnerable: 9th Grade Warning Signs of 10th Grade Struggles

On-Track but Vulnerable: 9th Grade Warning Signs of 10th Grade Struggles

A retrospective analysis of the academic trajectories of SDP 9th-graders who were on track to graduate in 2014-15. This brief identifies the 9th-grade characteristics that predict higher and lower graduation rates and also includes information about Keystone performance.

“Summer” Learning Loss: K-2 Independent Reading Levels (2015-16 to 2018-19)

“Summer” Learning Loss: K-2 Independent Reading Levels (2015-16 to 2018-19)

This brief investigates “summer” learning loss by analyzing the change in K-2 student independent reading levels between spring and fall.

Demographic Characteristics of Teachers, 2018-19

Demographic Characteristics of Teachers, 2018-19

An examination of gender and race/ethnicity data among SDP teachers and students.

Analyses of 9th Grade CTE Cohorts (2013-14 & 2014-15)

Analyses of 9th Grade CTE Cohorts (2013-14 & 2014-15)

Analyses of two 9th grade cohorts, focusing on key comparisons between students who took CTE courses and those who did not.

Suspension Trends in the School District of Philadelphia, 2015-16 to 2017-18

Suspension Trends in the School District of Philadelphia, 2015-16 to 2017-18

This report examines suspension trends between 2015‐16 and 2017‐18, specifically the percentage of students receiving zero suspensions and an examination of disproportionality over time.

Graduation Rates for First Time 9th-Grade Students in 2014-15 and Matriculation Rates for 2018 Graduates

Graduation Rates for First Time 9th-Grade Students in 2014-15 and Matriculation Rates for 2018 Graduates

An analysis of four-year graduation rates among 2014-15 first-time 9th graders, including matriculation data for the class of 2018.

Demographic Characteristics of Students attending District and Charter Schools, 2018-19

Demographic Characteristics of Students attending District and Charter Schools, 2018-19

This brief uses student enrollment data from October 2018 to provide demographic information about students enrolled in District and Charter schools.

District-Wide Survey Responses about School Safety and Climate, 2015-16 to 2017-18

District-Wide Survey Responses about School Safety and Climate, 2015-16 to 2017-18

This brief summarizes District-Wide Survey responses related to safety and climate from students, parents, and teachers in 2015-16 and 2016-17.