We received notification that Thomasboro Grade School has received a Summative Designation of COMMENDABLE for the 2024 school year. As a reminder,
· * Exemplary acknowledges the top-performing 10% of schools
· * Comprehensive identifies (A) schools in the lowest-performing 5% and (B) schools with overall performance above the lowest-performing 5% that have one or more individual student groups who remain Targeted, even after completing a full Targeted school Improvement cycle.
· * Targeted recognizes schools with overall performance above the lowest-performing 5% but with individual student groups performing similarly to the lowest 5%.
· * Intensive identifies schools that remain in the lowest performing 5%, even after completing a full Comprehensive Support School Improvement Cycle.
· * All other schools receive a Commendable designation.
Last school year we received a Targeted designation. One of our 3 student groups performed similar to the lowest 5%. We began last school year working through the School Improvement Process. Our School Improvement Team looked at data from our assessments, attendance, and climate surveys. Administration met with a diverse group of stakeholders to present the School Improvement Plan and gather suggestions.
From that data collection we implemented attendance initiatives, teachers have been provided continuing professional development, and we continue to evaluate our data.
I am thrilled to share that our students, teachers, and families hard work is paying off.
As I stated above we have 3 groups of students that are evaluated by the state testing in the areas of English Language Arts, Math, Science, Attendance, and 5 Essential Survey. In order to be a group there must be 20 or more students. Those groups are:
· ALL STUDENTS
· LOW INCOME STUDENTS
· WHITE STUDENTS
In the area of Absences:
* ALL STUDENTS: went from 42% chronic absences (missed 18 or more days) to 24% in 2024
* LOW INCOME STUDENTS: went from 50% chronic absences to 31% in 2024
* WHITE STUDENTS: went from 34% chronic absences to 25% in 2024
In ELA Growth:
* ALL STUDENTS: went from 47% showing growth in 2023 to 68% in 2024
* LOW INCOME STUDENTS: went from 50% showing growth in 2023 to 66% in 2024
* WHITE STUDENTS: went form 46% showing growth in 2023 to 66% in 2024
In Math Growth:
* ALL STUDENTS: went from 44% showing growth in 2023 to 58% in 2024
* LOW INCOME STUDENTS: went from 40% showing growth to 57% in 2024
* WHITE STUDENTS: went from 45% showing growth to 56% in 2024
Climate Survey:
* ALL STUDENTS: In 2023 82% of our students took the 5 Essential Survey – 100% in 2024
* LOW INCOME STUDENTS: In 2023 81% took the 5 Essential Survey -100% in 2024
* WHITE STUDENTS: In 2023 79% took the 5 Essential Survey-100% in 2024
Summative Score
* ALL STUDENTS: 39.20 in 2023, 68.20 in 2024
* LOW INCOME: 35.03 in 2023, 60.97 in 2024
* WHITE STUDENTS: 40.32 in 2023, 64.50 in 2024
Parents thank you for encouraging your children and ensuring that they attend school every day. A huge thank you to our incredible team, supportive community, and parents for making this happen. Together, were building a brighter future! We will continue to strive for Exemplary every day! Here’s to more growth and success this year! Let’s keep the momentum going!