Georgia, Fulton School Scores Drop in 2014

Figures released by the Georgia Department of Education on Tuesday shows that schools across the state suffered drops in performance during the past school year, including schools within the Fulton County School District.

According to the data, the statewide score for the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) dropped from 2012-13’s 75.8 to 72 in the 2013-14 school year. The index measures each school’s performance through standardized test scores, efforts to close the achievement gap, the percentage of high-performing students with disabilities or who speak English as a second language, and other factors.

Statewide, the average score for elementary schools dipped from 77.8 to 72.6; scores for middle schools decreased from 74.6 to 73.2, and high schools dipped below 70 for a score of 68.4 during the 2013-14 school year.

A similar drop was seen across Fulton, with the district’s average score dropping from 77.5 to 73.2 between the two academic years. Average elementary school scores dropped from from 77.8 to 73.3, middle school scores dropped from 74.6 to 72.5, and high school scores dropped from 77.6 to 71.8.

Fulton schools gained some ground on the Exceeding The Bar (ETB) scores, which award extra points to schools who perform exceptionally well, close achievement gaps, and have high levels of disadvantaged students. Average ETB scores for elementary schools grew from 0.6 to 0.8, but middle school scores dropped from 0.6 to 0.2 for middle schools. High school scores increased from 0.2 to 0.4.

Fulton elementary schools which did not receive any ETB points during the 2013-14 school year are as follows:

• Brookview
• Cliftondale
• Feldwood
• Gullatt
• Heritage
• KIPP South Fulton Academy
• Main Street Charter Academy
• Oakley

Fulton middle schools which received ETB points during the 2013-14 school year are as follows:

• Autrey Mill - 0.5
• Bear Creek - 0.5
• Camp Creek - 0.5
• Elkins Pointe - 0.5
• Haynes Bridge - 0.5
• Holcomb Bridge - 0.5
• McNair - 0.5
• Northwestern - 0.5
• Paul D. West - 0.5
• Sandtown - 0.5

Fulton high schools which received ETB points during the 2013-14 school year are as follows:

• Alpharetta - 1.0
• Banneker - 0.5
• Centennial - 0.5
• Creekside - 0.5
• Johns Creek - 1.0
• Langston Hughes - 0.5
• McClarin Alternative - 1.0
• Mlton - 1.0
• Northview - 1.0
• Riverwood International Charter - 0.5
• Tri-Cities - 0.5
• Westlake - 0.5

For more information on the CCRPI, please visit the Georgia Department of Education’s website.