District Scorecard

In addition to progress reports for individual schools, we also produce a District Scorecard that contains district-wide scores for many of the SPREE metrics organized by Goal and Guardrail. This scorecard allows one to compare the District’s performance on various metrics across multiple years. Please see the SPREE webpage for more information about the SPREE and school-level reports.

Click one of the headers below to expand the table and view the metrics and scores for that Goal or Guardrail.

READING/ELA - Goals 1 and 2

Board Goals 1 and 2: Every Student Reads On or Above Grade Level

Goal 1 & 2 Metrics2012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-2022
PSSA ELA: % of Students Proficient or Advanced, Grades 3-81,242%42%32%32%32%35%36%Not AvailableNot Available34%
PSSA ELA: Strong Evidence of Meeting State Growth Targets (PVAAS Average Growth Index)126.92.98-5.584.847.4117.5317.61Not AvailableNot AvailableNot Available
Percent of English Learners Meeting ELA Growth Target3-------30%Not AvailableNot Available
PSSA ELA: % of Students Proficient or Advanced, Grade 31,245%41%33%30%35%36%33%Not AvailableNot Available28%

MATH/SCIENCE - Goal 3

Board Goal 3: Every Student Performs On or Above Grade Level in Math

Goal 3 Metrics2012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-2022
PSSA Math: % of Students Proficient or Advanced, Grades 3-81,247%46%17%18%19%20%22%Not AvailableNot Available17%
PSSA Math: Strong Evidence of Meeting State Growth Targets (PVAAS Average Growth Index)116.488.7111.265.9612.5227.224.65Not AvailableNot AvailableNot Available
PSSA Science: % of Students Proficient or Advanced, Grades 4-81,237%37%37%37%32%36%40%Not AvailableNot Available37%
PSSA Science Grade 4: Strong Evidence of Meeting State Growth Targets (PVAAS Average Growth Index)1-27.55-30.92-27.65-25.51-20.71-20.44-20.22Not AvailableNot AvailableNot Available
PSSA Science Grade 8: Strong Evidence of Meeting State Growth Targets (PVAAS Average Growth Index)1-33.09-27.39-25.7-16.54-12.66-5.25-7.08Not AvailableNot AvailableNot Available

COLLEGE & CAREER - Goals 4 and 5

Board Goals 4 and 5: Every Student Graduates Ready for College and Careers

Goal 4 & 5 Metrics2012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-2022
% of 11th Graders Proficient on Algebra I, Biology, and Literature Keystones1,4-------Not AvailableNot Available32%
Keystone Algebra I: Strong Evidence of Meeting State Growth Targets (PVAAS Average Growth Index)1-7.53-15.96-21.58-22.76-17.45-17.51-17.61Not AvailableNot AvailableNot Available
Keystone Biology: Strong Evidence of Meeting State Growth Targets (PVAAS Average Growth Index)1-19.17-20.81-23-18.52-14.15-15.24-10.32Not AvailableNot AvailableNot Available
Keystone Literature: Strong Evidence of Meeting State Growth Targets (PVAAS Average Growth Index)1-7.71-9.6-2.37-14.31-7.19-7.11-3.65Not AvailableNot AvailableNot Available
% of 12th Grade CTE Students Meeting Industry Standards1,4-------Not AvailableNot Available43%
Four-Year Cohort Outcomes
Four-Year Cohort Graduation Rate (Including Alternative Schools)565%65%65%66%67%69%69%72%70%71%
Four-Year Cohort Continuation Rate (Including Alternative Schools)5-9%9%10%12%9%9%12%16%11%
Four-Year Cohort Dropout Rate (Including Alternative Schools)5-26%26%25%22%22%21%16%14%18%
Four-Year Cohort Graduation Rate (Traditional District Schools Only)675%74%73%74%78%79%78%80%80%79%
Four-Year Cohort Continuation Rate (Traditional District Schools Only)6-6%7%7%6%6%6%6%8%6%
Four-Year Cohort Dropout Rate (Traditional District Schools Only)6-20%20%19%16%16%17%14%13%16%
AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment Performance and Participation7
% of Students Meeting Standard on AP Exam, on IB Exam, or in Dual Enrollment Courses by the End of 12th Grade-9%10%19%21%17%27%Not Available15%18%
% of Students Participating but Not Passing AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment by the End of 12th Grade---23%24%27%23%Not Available13%16%
% of Students Not Participating in AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment by the End of 12th Grade---59%55%56%50%Not Available72%67%
Ninth-Grade On-Track Rate--------74%75%
First-Fall Matriculation Rate49%51%55%51%56%55%54%47%48%49%
FAFSA Completion Rate8-48%Unreliable48%65%64%62%Not AvailableNot Available51%

CLIMATE, CULTURE, & OPPORTUNITY - Guardrails

Guardrail 1: Welcoming and Supportive Schools

Guardrail 1 Metrics2012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-2022
School Climate Score 4--------7.06.4
School Climate Score: Student Rating--------7.66.5
School Climate Score: Parent Rating--------9.18.7
School Climate Score: Teacher Rating--------6.25.7
School Instruction Score4--------7.67.4
School Instruction Score: Student Rating--------8.27.6
School Instruction Score: Parent Rating--------7.67.5
School Instruction Score: Teacher Rating--------7.17.2
% of Schools with At Least Two Behavioral/Mental Health Support FTEs per 500 Students4--------53%80%
Student Attendance
% of Students Attending 95%+ of Instructional Days41%38%39%42%38%46%47%Not Available58%37%
% of Students Attending 90%+ of Instructional Days----66%72%73%Not Available71%59%
% of Students Attending 90-95% of Instructional Days----28%26%26%Not Available13%22%
% of Students Attending 85-90% of Instructional Days----14%12%11%Not Available7%13%
% of Students Attending 80-85% of Instructional Days----7%6%6%Not Available5%9%
% of Students Attending Less Than 80% of Instructional Days----13%10%10%Not Available17%20%

Guardrail 2: Enriching and Well-Rounded School Experiences

Guardrail 2 Metrics2012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-2022
% of K-8 Students Participating in Visual and Performing Arts4--------94%95%
% of 9-12 Students Participating in Co-Curricular/Athletics Activities4--------Not AvailableNot Available

Guardrail 3: Partnering with Parents/Family Members

Guardrail 3 Metrics2012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-2022
School Relationship Score4--------7.67.6
% of Schools with a School Advisory Council that Meets Regularly4--------94%90%

Guardrail 4: Addressing Racist Practices

Guardrail 4 Metrics2012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-2022
Suspension Disproportionality4
% of Suspensions Given to Students Who Are American Indian/Alaskan Native--------Not Available0.2%
% of Suspensions Given to Students Who Are Asian--------Not Available2%
% of Suspensions Given to Students Who Are Black/African American--------Not Available71%
% of Suspensions Given to Students Who Are Hispanic/Latino--------Not Available17%
% of Suspensions Given to Students Who Are Multi Racial/Other--------Not Available3%
% of Suspensions Given to Students Who Are Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander--------Not Available0.1%
% of Suspensions Given to Students Who Are White--------Not Available6%
% of Suspensions Given to Students Who Are English Learners--------Not Available7%
% of Suspensions Given to Students Who Are Students With IEPs--------Not Available31%
% of Suspensions Given to Students Who Are Economically Disadvantaged--------Not Available86%
% of Students Receiving Zero Out-of-School Suspensions289%88%89%89%90%92%93%Not AvailableNot Available94%
Criteria-Based High Schools Qualifications4,9
% of 8th Graders Qualified to Attend Criteria-Based High Schools - All Students--------21%70%
% of 8th Graders Qualified to Attend Criteria-Based High Schools - Black/African American Students--------11%62%
% of 8th Graders Qualified to Attend Criteria-Based High Schools - Hispanic/Latino Students--------14%67%
Disproportionality in AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment Course Participation
% of 12th Graders Participating in AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment Courses During High School - All Students--------40%41%
% of 12th Graders Participating in AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment Courses During High School - Black/African American Students--------34%36%
% of 12th Graders Participating in AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment Courses During High School - Hispanic/Latino Students--------29%26%

ADDITIONAL KEY METRICS

Educator Information

Educator Information2012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-2022
% of Teachers Attending at Least 95% of Days10-63%64%63%62%62%61%Not Available53%
Year-to-Year Teacher Retention--------81%
Educator Effectiveness11
% of Teachers with an MMS Rating of Distinguished------10%Not Available15%
% of Teachers with an MMS Rating of Proficient------88%Not Available84%


Footnotes

  1. Due to COVID-19 related school closures and modified testing schedules, there was insufficient state assessment and growth data for 2020-2021 accountability reporting. Growth data for 2021-2022 is not displayed due to the limited 2020-2021 assessment data.
  2. Beginning in 2014-2015, PSSAs were based on the rigorous “PA Core Standards” — the knowledge and skills the State Board of Education has identified as what Pennsylvania students need to be ready for college and career — and differ significantly from the tests given in previous years. Because the new tests are based on different, more challenging content and skills, an “apples to apples” comparison with results on prior PSSA tests is not appropriate.
  3. Earlier versions of the District Scorecard also presented information on English Learner growth; however, beginning in 2017-2018, this metric was changed to align with state reporting. However, in most years PDE has not provided the data necessary to calculate this metric.
  4. This metric was newly produced as part of the Board of Education’s Goals and Guardrails progress monitoring. Prior-year data are not available.
  5. The Four-Year Cohort Graduation Rate (Including Alternative Schools) includes traditional District K‐12 schools, alternative education schools, Philadelphia Virtual Academy, and Widener Memorial School. All other metrics includes traditional District K‐12 schools only.
  6. The Four‐Year Cohort Graduation Rate (Traditional District Schools Only) includes traditional District K‐12 schools, Philadelphia Virtual Academy, and Widener Memorial School only. All other metrics include traditional District K‐12 schools only.
  7. The specific exams and courses included in the AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment performance metrics have shifted over time. Through 2014-2015, these metrics include only AP and IB exams. Beginning in 2015-2016, the AP/IB performance and participation metric includes NOCTI performance. Subsequently, beginning in 2018-2019, the metric includes dual enrollment course performance. Beginning in 2020-2021, NOCTI performance has been separated out into its own metric. A year-over-year comparison across these various iterations is not appropriate.
  8. Beginning in 2014-2015, FAFSA data transitioned from a federal pilot program to the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). The data received in that school year could not be validated, and is therefore suppressed for 2014-2015. Beginning in 2016-17, FAFSA data was provided by PHEAA using a different matching process. A year-over-year comparison with prior years is not appropriate.
  9. Between the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school year, the criteria that students needed to meet in order to be qualified for a criteria-based high school changed dramatically. Specifically, in 2021-2022, students’ performance on state assessments was not included as an eligibility criterion. Comparisons between years are not appropriate. Additionally, this metric differs from the rate presented for Progress Monitoring; to be included in the rate presented here, students must meet additional enrollment thresholds.
  10. Previous versions of the District Scorecard displayed 70% of teachers attending 95% or more of days during 2012-2013. That rate included summer calendar days for which teachers were employed.
  11. Beginning in 2018-2019, the Educator Effectiveness data included on the SPR was changed to align with state reporting. Comparisons to prior years are not available.

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