District Newsletter: Individual School Performance Reports Released

Individual school performance reports give families a detailed view of how their specific school is doing compared to district and state benchmarks. When the district communicates the release of these reports clearly and provides context for interpretation, more families engage with the data in productive ways.

What School Performance Reports Cover

Individual school performance reports include: student assessment proficiency data by grade level and subject; chronic absenteeism rate; graduation rate for high schools; English learner progress; progress of students with disabilities; and the school's state accountability designation. Reports are produced for every school in the district.

How to Find Your School's Report

Individual school reports are available at [URL]. You can search by school name or browse by school level. The report is also available at your school's individual website. Paper copies are available at the school office for families who request them. Translation is available in [languages].

How to Read the Report

Each school report uses the same format and scale, which makes it possible to compare schools within the district. Proficiency data is shown by subject, grade level, and student group. State accountability designations are explained in plain language on the first page of the report. The district website includes a guide to reading the report at [URL].

What Context the Report Cannot Provide

School performance reports show quantifiable outcomes. They do not capture teacher-student relationship quality, the school community feel, or the growth of individual students who are not yet reflected in proficiency data. Use the report as one source of information, alongside conversations with teachers and your own observations of your student's experience.

A Sample School Report Newsletter Excerpt

"Individual school performance reports are now available. Find your school's report at [URL]. The report shows proficiency rates, attendance data, and your school's state designation. Use the linked guide to understand what the data means. If something in the report raises questions for you, contact your school principal or attend the principal's community meeting on [date]."

School-Level Responses

Each school principal has been asked to communicate with their community about the school's performance report and what it means for the coming year. Expect a school-level newsletter from your principal within the next two weeks with commentary on the data specific to your school.

How This Data Informs Decisions

The district uses school-level data to allocate coaching support, direct professional development, and identify where additional resources are needed. Schools with the lowest ratings receive the most intensive district support. The district's resource allocation decisions based on this data are reviewed by the board annually. Daystage links families directly to the report release page and the data literacy guide.