What is the purpose of school grades?
School grades reflect whether students are learning a year’s worth of knowledge in a year’s time, which is the leading indicator of a quality education. Parents use school grades to understand the quality of education their child is receiving so they can make informed decisions for their family. The public uses school grades to understand the quality of education being provided by the public schools in their community. School districts use school grades to identify strengths and weakness so resources can be targeted for continued improvement.
