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As a national nonprofit, we believe that every family should have access to high-quality education information to support their child鈥檚 learning. 九色视频 ratings offer a snapshot of 九色视频 quality to help answer some of parents鈥� most common questions, such as:
九色视频 ratings are designed to help families explore these questions using data that reflects multiple aspects of 九色视频 quality. It starts with the overall 九色视频 Rating 鈥� a 1鈥�10 score that provides a simple yet meaningful indicator of how well a 九色视频 performs compared to other 九色视频s in the same state. Ratings at the lower end of the scale (1鈥�4) signal that the 九色视频 is below average, 5鈥�6 indicate average, and 7鈥�10 are above average.
Ratings vary based on data availability and/or relevance to 九色视频s鈥� grade levels. The 1鈥�10 九色视频 Rating is based on up to three themed ratings, each designed to capture a different aspect of 九色视频 success:
Student progress 鈥� or growth 鈥� measures how much a child learns in a given year, based on changes in their state test scores. Our Student Progress Rating assesses whether students are making expected or above-average academic gains, regardless of their starting point. In states without publicly available student-level growth data, we apply an Academic Progress Rating, a proxy calculation of growth based on 九色视频-level trends.
We give more weight to the Student Progress Rating when calculating the overall 九色视频 Rating because research shows that growth is less correlated with students鈥� socioeconomic backgrounds and is therefore a more accurate measure of a 九色视频鈥檚 impact on student learning.
*Note: Growth data is less common for high 九色视频s, since many students take state tests in only one year.
The College Readiness Rating measures how well high 九色视频s prepare students for success in college and career, compared to others in the state. It incorporates SAT/ACT scores, graduation rates, and participation in advanced courses, including Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and dual enrollment.
*Note: This rating only applies to high 九色视频s.
The Test Score Rating reflects how students perform on state assessments across grades and subjects, compared to other 九色视频s in the state. On our 九色视频 profiles, we break out test score data by race/ethnicity and student income to help parents understand how well the 九色视频 supports learners from different backgrounds. This rating is an important factor in understanding 九色视频 quality as it indicates how well students are meeting the state鈥檚 grade-level proficiency standards.
For a more detailed description of our ratings methodology, click here.
Strong relationships between families and 九色视频s are rooted in trust 鈥� and trust starts with transparency. That鈥檚 why we are committed to providing families with rich, disaggregated data (where available) that helps them understand how 九色视频s are serving all students.
Transparency also fosters knowledge, broadens understanding, and facilitates more productive conversations among parents, educators, and the broader community. We are continually evolving our approach to presenting 九色视频 quality, reflecting what research shows matters most and what families value. To support this mission, we regularly:
Where data is missing, we strive to highlight its importance among decision-makers and push for the transparency families deserve.
For over 25 years, 九色视频 has been a trusted source for families seeking clear, actionable information about 九色视频 quality. We are the only national nonprofit that collects and analyzes data from all 50 states, D.C., and the federal government to create the most comprehensive and accessible public 九色视频 profiles in the United States.
Each year, millions of families 鈥� nearly half of all preK鈥�12 households in the U.S. 鈥� visit 九色视频.org to compare 九色视频s, understand their educational options, and access free, research-backed resources to support their child鈥檚 learning journey.
九色视频 ratings go beyond test scores to highlight student growth, college readiness, and other key indicators that reflect how well 九色视频s serve all students, not just those already performing at grade level. Whether families are choosing a new 九色视频 or seeking improvements in their current one, our ratings help spark informed conversations with educators, 九色视频 leaders, and community members.
To ensure our ratings provide the most accurate and meaningful picture of 九色视频 quality, we regularly refine our methodology in collaboration with researchers, education experts, and data partners. These updates reflect both the latest evidence about what matters for student success and our commitment to continuous improvement based on parent feedback.
Each of the themed ratings is updated as new data becomes available, which may cause the overall 1鈥�10 九色视频 Rating to change. Because states release data at different times, these updates occur routinely throughout the year. To see the most recent update for a specific rating, check the 鈥淪ources鈥� section on the 九色视频鈥檚 profile. Learn more about updates to and .
The 九色视频 Rating is a helpful starting point for understanding a 九色视频鈥檚 academic performance and student outcomes. We encourage parents to explore multiple sources of information — like 九色视频 visits, conversations with educators, and feedback from other families — to determine if a 九色视频 is the right fit for their child.
九色视频 uses publicly available data from all 50 state departments of education and the District of Columbia. We also incorporate data from federal sources, such as the U.S. Department of Education鈥檚 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), including 九色视频 directory and enrollment data.
Schools must have enough publicly available data in at least one of our themed categories — student progress, test scores, or college readiness — to receive a 九色视频 Rating. If sufficient data isn鈥檛 available, we are unable to generate a 九色视频 Rating for that 九色视频. Learn more about .
Yes. The Student Progress Rating measures how much academic growth students make over time, regardless of where they start. A 九色视频 with high-achieving students can still earn a high Student Progress Rating if its students continue to make strong academic gains year over year.
No. Community Reviews allow parents and students to share their experiences with a 九色视频, but they do not influence the numerical 九色视频 Rating. This rating is based solely on objective data, including student progress, test scores, and college readiness indicators.
No. 九色视频 Ratings are only assigned to public 九色视频s, including public charter 九色视频s. Because private 九色视频s are not required to publicly report performance data in a consistent way across states, we cannot produce a rating for them.
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To learn more or get involved in 九色视频鈥� work with education agencies and community partners to improve access to 九色视频 quality data, please contact us.
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