From 9/17/2024 EdConnection
The State has released the 2024 School Report Cards. Districts and schools receive overall ratings of 1-5 stars in half-star increments. This year, nearly 90% of districts earned overall ratings of three stars or higher, meaning they met state expectations for performance. Overall graduation rates are the highest they have been in more than a decade, with 87.9% of the 2023 student cohort graduating within four years and 89.1% of the 2022 student cohort graduating within five years.
Key points from this year’s report cards include the following:
- Governor DeWine’s ReadOhio initiative aims to boost literacy achievement, ensuring every child reads at or above grade level.
It’s important to acknowledge the gains in literacy scores for third, fourth, and fifth grade students, but also recognize there is significant improvement still needed. This year, 64.5% of third grade students are reading at or above grade level, an improvement from 62.3% last year. Ohio students are counting on us, and our work remains urgent.
- Math proficiency has improved incrementally including gains in grades 4-7 and algebra, but only 53.5% of all students are proficient in math. The emphasis on learning supports and accelerating opportunities in mathematics remains critical to continuous improvement.
- Ohio schools are leveraging partnerships to ensure students’ wellness needs are being met. While chronic absenteeism has declined from 26.8% in the 2022-2023 school year to 25.6% in the 2023-2024 school year, it remains a challenge. It’s more important than ever to keep students engaged in their learning and ensure families understand the importance of daily attendance.
- The focus on creating valuable workforce experiences continues, equipping more students with practical skills for high-wage, in-demand careers. Although not included in the ratings, more than half of the Class of 2023 met at least one of the College, Career, Workforce, and Military Readiness Component measures demonstrating their preparedness for postsecondary education, the workforce, or the military.
RESOURCES:
Understanding Report Card Data: Virtual Appointments available
Department team members are providing individual virtual work sessions to help school and district staff understand component calculations, data insights, and how to use data to drive school improvement. Sign up for a report card work session. Questions may also be sent to accountability@education.ohio.gov.