ACADEMIC PROGRESS

States must measure whether or not students are growing over time, and if schools are helping them to do so – without losing sight of the ultimate goal that students are reaching proficiency.

Minnesota

Minnesota’s academic achievement indicator is based on the percentage of students who meet or exceed standards in English language arts and math. For elementary and middle schools, Minnesota will use a growth-to-proficiency model that awards points based on students improving through achievement levels on state math and English language arts assessments. The way that this system awards points is structured such that those students who make the greatest growth earn the most points. Furthermore, the system awards significantly more points to schools that move students from failing to meeting standards Click here to learn more.