Guilford County Schools 2006-07 Preliminary AYP Results

Elementary, Middle, High and Alternative Schools

Contact: Haley Miller (336) 370-3200
Created: 8/23/2007 4:13:53 PM

• The percent of schools that made AYP increased 11.5 percent, from 44.4 percent in 2005-06 to 55.9 percent in 2006-07

• The percent of elementary schools that made AYP increased 4.6 percent, from 49.2 percent in 2005-06 to 53.8 percent in 2006-07

• The percent of middle schools that made AYP increased 4.7 percent, from 28.6 percent in 2005-06 to 33.3 percent in 2006-07

• The percent of high schools that made AYP increased 30.7 percent, from 47.6 percent in 2005-06 to 78.3 percent in 2006-07

• Eighteen out of 23 high schools (78.3 percent) made the percentage proficiency achievement part of AYP

To meet AYP, schools must meet all target goals. Targets are based on reading and math outcomes for the percentage of students participating in testing and for the percentage of proficient scores for groups of 40 or more students in each of 10 subgroups: All students, African-American, Asian, American Indian, Hispanic, Multi-Racial, White, students receiving Free/Reduced priced lunch, Limited English Proficient and Students with Disabilities.

“As a district, we are excited to learn that the overall percent of our schools making AYP increased 11.5 percent in 2006-07,” said Superintendent Terry Grier. “We are particularly excited to see results in our Mission Possible schools, mainly Washington Elementary, Aycock Middle, Welborn Middle and High Point Central High. Although we have a lot to be proud of, we realize there is still work to be done to ensure all of our students are excelling in the classroom.”

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Guilford County Schools is the third largest school district in North Carolina serving more than 71,000 students at 120 schools. With approximately 10,000 employees, the district’s mission is to graduate responsible citizens prepared to succeed in higher education or the career of their choice. 

Guilford County Schools is a national leader in providing specialized schools and instructional programs designed to meet the educational needs of a culturally diverse citizenship.  For more information, visit the district’s Web site at www.gcsnc.com.