2007-08 ABCs/AYP Results

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction released data related to end-of-grade (EOG) test scores in reading.

These figures reflect the new standards by the state on EOG tests in reading. Overall, fewer North Carolina districts demonstrated performance at the highest levels this year under the state’s school accountability program. The state introduced the new standards in an effort to align North Carolina’s expectations with the National Report Card.

While the changes in the standards make it difficult to compare this year’s results with that of the previous years, the data shows a dramatic drop in test scores statewide. Overall, reading proficiency scores declined by 31 percent in North Carolina’s districts. But using the old standard for the 2008 EOG reading tests, GCS’ 2007-08 scores were about one percentage lower than the previous year.

A total of 81 percent of the district’s schools made expected growth this year, while approximately 57 percent made high growth.

The data shows a decline in the number of schools making AYP as a result of the implementation of new state standards. In all, 22 elementary schools, three middle schools and eight high schools in GCS made AYP.

“We applaud the state for raising the bar,” said GCS Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green. “We now know what we have to do to meet these standards. Our schools have done well and continue to make progress, but now that we have new standards it means we have to do more work. We are taking aggressive steps to boost student achievement in our district. We have put in place a literacy program designed to enhance the reading skills of all students, particularly those who do not read at grade level. The district has also invested heavily in Read 180, a literacy program that targets middle school students and better prepares them for the rigors of high school.”

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