Frankfort 157-C Schools Earn Exemplary Rating From ISBE

Press release from Frankfort 157-C:

Nov. 10, 2020

Frankfort 157-C schools, Grand Prairie Elementary School, Chelsea Intermediate School, and Hickory Creek Middle School, have earned an “Exemplary” rating from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for the third year in a row.

The Illinois Report Card is an annual report released by the Illinois State Board of Education that shows how the state, and each school and district, are progressing on a wide range of educational goals.

The Report Card offers a complete picture of student and school performance in order to inform and empower families and communities as they support their local schools. For each school, the Report Card includes one of four summative designations, Exemplary, Commendable, Under-Performing, and Lowest-Performing, reflecting how well the school is meeting the needs of all students.

This designation is based on eight indicators of academic success and school quality, weighted towards graduation rates in high school and growth in English/language arts and math in PK-8.

In 2019, 75 percent of schools received a “Commendable” designation, while only 11 percent of schools received an “Exemplary” designation. An “Exemplary” rating is awarded to schools whose performance is in the top 10 percent of the state.

Frankfort 157-C is pleased to announce that all its schools have received the highest rating. For more information, visit www.isbe.net/ilreportcard.

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