"Well done! This district has performed well this year, and appears to be on track to meet the goal of all students attaining proficiency in Reading and Math by the year 2014."- message conveyed to NS parents by PDE through its AYP website.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education released the post-AYP appeals results for the 2008-2009, Pennsylvania System of School Assessment scores (PSSA's). The results bring much good news, including the attainment of AYP by the North Schuylkill School District. Among the highlights:
The 11th grade PSSA Math and Reading scores were the highest-ever among North Schuylkill's junior students. The students in this Class of 2010, saw their Reading scores improve each year, from 5th to 8th to 11th grade. All totaled, 69.7% of the students were proficient in Reading.
The Class of 2013, this year's 9th grade students, saw their reading scores improve from 61% as 7th graders to 73.1% as 8th grade students.
AYP performance targets were met by students in grades 3,4,5,6,7 and 8. The target was also met in grade 11 through a "confidence interval" as proficiency levels increased from 44.5% to 54%.
Ringtown Elementary and North Schuylkill Elementary met all performance targets and made AYP. With all the good news, there is still much work to be done. Despite its improved scores, the Junior Senior High School did not make AYP. The JSHS met 16 out of 17 AYP targets in 2008-09, but failed to meet the Math performance target among its IEP (Special Education) student group.
If you are interested in a more comprehensive look at North Schuylkill's 2008-2009, PSSA results, please click on the link below:
District Results
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Thank you Wilson. Your interest in our school is appreciated!
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