Buford City Schools Score Above State Average in New Performance Rating

Buford City Schools scored above the state average in a new performance rating system that assesses whether schools are producing students ready for college.

Earlier this week, the state Department of Education released the first results of the new College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI).

The new system considers achievement, progress, and the achievement gap using a 100-point scale, and replaces Adequate Yearly Progress used in No Child Left Behind.

This year's report is based on 2011-2012 data.

How Buford City Schools Fared:

• Buford's Total Elementary School Average : 92.6 (State average: 83.4)

        >> Buford Elementary School (grades PK-1) -- 96.7

        >> Buford Academy (grades 2-5) --93.4

• Buford Middle School -- 91.5 (State average: 81.4)
• Buford High School -- 89. 5 (State average: 72.6)

Understanding the Score:

Each school receives a score out of 100 points, just like as students receive in their classes.

A school and district’s overall score is made up of three major areas: Achievement (70 possible points), Progress (15 points possible) and Achievement Gap (15 points possible).

In addition to the three major areas, schools may receive additional points based on the number of economically disadvantaged students, English-learning students and students with disabilities that meet expectations.

Schools and districts also receive extra points for exceeding CCRPI targets.

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