Georgia Recognizes Schools for High Academic Performance
Governor’s Office of Student Achievement Releases the Annual State Report Card
ATLANTA – Governor Sonny Perdue today recognized 269 schools for improving and promoting excellence in student academic achievement. The schools were selected based on their performance in Georgia’s Single Statewide Accountability System. The system was implemented in 2005 by the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) in collaboration with the Governor’s Office and the Georgia Department of Education.
Awards include platinum, gold, silver or bronze recognition banners and certificates for two categories – (1) greatest gain in meeting and exceeding academic standards or (2) highest percentage of students meeting and exceeding academic standards. Fifteen of the 269 award winning schools have earned recognition in both categories.
“I applaud the accomplishment of these award recipients,” said Governor Sonny Perdue. “They have accepted the challenge to serve as models of the academic preparation that our students will need to compete in the global marketplace.”
“These schools are leading the way in Georgia,” said State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox. “They are leading the way in achievement and they are leading the way in improvement. I am proud to recognize these wonderful students, teachers and principals.”
“Georgia’s Single Statewide Accountability System encourages schools and districts to establish aggressive academic goals in their quest to move beyond adequacy to educational excellence,” said Dr. Martha Reichrath, GOSA executive director.
AYP Reports for Calhoun Primary School show that the school has met AYP for three consecutive years and has earned the status of a Distinguished Title I School. The school met criteria in 12 out of 12 areas on the state’s single accountability system (SSAS).
The Performance Index includes two components for each public school that detail the Percentage of Students Meeting and Exceeding Standards and the gain or loss of that percentage from the previous year.
The Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) awards those schools with the Highest Percentage of Students Meeting and Exceeding Standards and those with the Greatest Gain in Percentage of Students Meeting and Exceeding Standards. Calhoun Primary School was selected for the Platinum Award based on the following criteria:
*Criteria were developed comparing the most recent two years of Criterion Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) (grades 1-8 in reading, English/language arts, math, social studies, and science) and/or the Georgia High School Graduation Test (grade 11 first time test takers - English/language arts, math, science, and social studies). Criteria were based on Full Academic Year (FAY) students.
- The percentage of Students Meeting and Exceeding Standards in the current year is 89.93%.
- This percentage reflects a Gain over the prior year of 2.2%.
- This change was at or above 98.36% of the elementary schools in Georgia.
- This school received the 2006 Platinum Award for Greatest Gain in Percentage of Students Meeting and Exceeding Standards.
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 Performance Index Details
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- The Percentage of Students Meeting and Exceeding Standards in the current year is 89.93%.
- This percentage reflects a Gain over the prior year of 2.2%.
- This change was at or above 98.36% of the elementary schools in Georgia.
- This school received the 2006 Platinum Award for Greatest Gain in Percentage of Students Meeting and Exceeding Standards.
Students Meeting and Exceeding Standards
Performance Index Calculations
Consecutive Years School Has Made AYP: 3
School Improvement Status: Distinguished School
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Measurement |
English Language Arts |
Reading
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Mathematics |
Science |
Social Studies |
Total/
Percentage |
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2006 |
Number of Students |
499 |
499 |
502 |
0 |
0 |
1,500 |
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Did Not Meet Standards |
74 |
29 |
48 |
0 |
0 |
151 |
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(14.83%) |
(5.81%) |
(9.56%) |
(0%) |
(0%) |
(10.07%) |
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Meeting Standards |
308 |
252 |
263 |
0 |
0 |
823 |
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(61.72%) |
(50.5%) |
(52.39%) |
(0%)
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(0%) |
(54.87%) |
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Exceeding Standards |
117 |
218 |
191 |
0 |
0 |
526 |
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(23.45%) |
(43.69%) |
(38.05%) |
(0%) |
(0%) |
(35.07%) |
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Meeting and Exceeding Standards |
425 |
470 |
454 |
0 |
0 |
1,349 |
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(85.17%) |
(94.19%) |
(90.44%) |
(0%) |
(0%) |
(89.93%) |
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2005 |
Number of Students |
481 |
481 |
481 |
0 |
0 |
1,443 |
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Did Not Meet Standards |
82 |
46 |
49 |
0 |
0 |
177 |
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(17.05%) |
(9.56%) |
(10.19%) |
(0%) |
(0%) |
(12.27%) |
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Meeting Standards |
303 |
262 |
256 |
0 |
0 |
821 |
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(62.99%) |
(54.47%) |
(53.22%) |
(0%) |
(0%) |
(56.9%) |
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Exceeding Standards |
96 |
173 |
176 |
0 |
0 |
445 |
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(19.96%) |
(35.97%) |
(36.59%) |
(0%)
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(0%) |
(30.84%) |
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Meeting and Exceeding Standards |
399 |
435 |
432 |
0 |
0 |
1,266 |
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(82.95%) |
(90.44%) |
(89.81%) |
(0%) |
(0%) |
(87.73%) |
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2006 Percentage of Students Meeting and Exceeding Standards |
89.93% |
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minus |
2005 Percentage of Students Meeting and Exceeding Standards |
87.73% |
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= 2.2% |
This Represents a Gain
Number of Students only includes those students who were continuously enrolled from the October FTE Count Day through the end of the state testing window, i.e. Full Academic Year or FAY, and participated in the test.
Greatest Gain Award Criteria
For elementary schools, the criteria used for the Greatest Gain award is below.
- Platinum Schools must have made AYP for 3 consecutive years and have a minimum of 35% Exceeding Standards and a Meets and Exceeds Gain equal to or greater than
2.05%.
- Gold Schools must have made AYP for 2 consecutive years and have a minimum of 30% Exceeding Standards and a Meets and Exceeds Gain equal to or greater than 2.58%.
- Silver Schools must have made AYP for 2 consecutive years and have a minimum of 25% Exceeding Standards and a Meets and Exceeds Gain equal to or greater than 5.66%.
- Bronze Schools must not be in Needs Improvement status and have a minimum of 20% Exceeding Standards and a Meets and Exceeds Gain equal to or greater than 5.3%.
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The Details of the criteria for getting awards will appear here.
3) Performance Highlights
This information reflects the 2005-2006 State Report Cards data which includes data for all students, not just Full Academic Year (FAY) students. Performance Highlights list the academic measurements for this school that meet or exceed 80%.
