All 12 Neenah Joint School District schools met state expectations and eight exceeded expectations in the recently released 2012-13 state report card data from the Department of Public Instruction.
In addition, for the first time, a district report card was issued and Neenah exceeded expectations with a 73.3 score. All 12 Neenah schools scored at least a 70.0 on their report cards. Each public school and district is graded on a 0 to 100 scale and it is important to note that these scores are not a "percent correct" measurement.
Schools are graded on four priority areas, while district report cards also include attendance and graduation data. Schools are rated on student achievement in reading and math assessments, student growth in year-to-year improvements, gap closing between specific student groups and on-track and postsecondary readiness.
"We are very proud of the accomplishments we continue to make in Neenah," Superintendent Mary Pfeiffer said. "The academic growth of our students is dependent upon a dedicated, caring, and talented staff. We are fortunate to have a staff so committed to our students and their learning. We are also fortunate to have a staff that recognizes the importance of ongoing improvement as a part of their commitment to excellence."
Alliance Charter School led all Neenah schools for the second straight year with an 86.7 score, which significantly exceeds expectations. Roosevelt Elementary exceeded expectations with an 81.7 score and Tullar Elementary had Neenah’s biggest gain from the previous year with an 80.1 score. Tullar met expectations in 2011-12 and then moved into the exceeds expectations category for 2012-13 by improving 11.2 points.
Lakeview Elementary also made significant gains with a 78.8 score, increasing from a 74.0 mark the previous year. Clayton Elementary, Coolidge Elementary, Hoover Elementary and Neenah High School all exceeded expectations as well. Clayton scored a 76.1, Coolidge registered a 75.5, Hoover scored a 74.7 and Neenah High School recorded a 73.7 score.
Horace Mann Middle School and Shattuck Middle School both met expectations as Horace Mann totaled a 72.9 score and Shattuck registered a 71.9 mark. Spring Road Elementary had a 71.3 score and Wilson Elementary scored a 70.0 to both meet expectations. Wilson's score was over four points higher than its score from the previous year.
The report cards are one part of a statewide accountability system for schools that help schools and district identify strengths and continue to address challenges.
To view the district report card, or see report cards for each school, visit the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction page.
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