Does the target apply only to students in elementary grades (3, 4 and 5) and in middle school grades (6, 7, and 8) or to the entire school?
The target applies to all students in grades K–8 in a school and district. Other grades are not included in the calculations. However, if a school entity has students in grades K-8 AND serves students in any high school grade (9-12); both additional indicators must be met. The rate is averaged at the district level to include all K-8 students, resulting in the same rate for both the elementary school span and middle school span at the district level.
