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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.

Comparing Perspectives #2: District-Wide Survey Responses about Hard Work

Comparing Perspectives #2: District-Wide Survey Responses about Hard Work

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

School Selection in SDP: Who Applies to 9th Grade? Where do they Apply?

School Selection in SDP: Who Applies to 9th Grade? Where do they Apply?

This three-part series takes an in-depth look at four years of ninth-grade SSP admissions (2015-16 through 2018-19).

Comparing Perspectives #1: District-Wide Survey Responses about Respect

Comparing Perspectives #1: District-Wide Survey Responses about Respect

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

English Learners' Growth toward English Proficiency in Grades 1-5

English Learners’ Growth toward English Proficiency in Grades 1-5

This brief analyzes District attainment of the ACCESS growth targets set for English Learners by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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.