How do the numeric scores translate into ratings?
PART scores are translated into qualitative ratings as described below. While the Administration hopes that, over time, increasing numbers of programs will fall into the “Effective” category, we also stress that the PART recommendations are even more important than the PART ratings. The focus of the PART is more on the continuous improvement of program performance. Programs with scores that fall very close to the break points will receive close attention to ensure that their rating is truly representative of the program.
