Nebraska Performance Accountability (NePAS) and what it says or does not say about Chadron Public Schools in 2012-2013.

Nebraska’s educational accountability system ranks school districts and buildings by student average scale scores on state Reading, Math, and Science tests.  Under the Nebraska Performance Accountability System (NePAS), school districts are ranked by: Status, Improvement, Growth and Graduation Rates. The rankings are based on district NeSA test scores. Status ranks districts by average scale scores in reading, mathematics, writing and science; Improvement ranks districts by the differences in the average reading and math scale scores of different students in the same grade; and, Growth ranks districts by the differences in average reading and mathematics scale scores from the previous year.

The chart below shows the Chadron District rankings for the 2012-2013 school year as compared to other Nebraska school districts:  The district rankings are generated by adding all grade configurations (elementary 3-5, middle school 6-8, and high school grade 11) together.

Reading   137/248   grades 3-8 & 11th

Math     100/248     grades 3-8 & 11th

Science     95/248   grades 3-8 & 11th

The chart below details how Chadron High Schools has ranked: 

 

2010 % Meets or Exceeds Standards

2011 % Meets or Exceeds Standards

2012 % Meets or Exceeds Standards

2013 % Meets or Exceeds Standards

2013 Ranking ALL NE

High Schools

 2013 Ranking

Class C1

Schools

Reading

74.58

80.90

87.90

87.00

19/248

  7/37

Math

Not Tested

75.00

77.60

74.00

88/248

10/37

Science

Not Tested

Not Tested

86.20

87.00

85/248

11/37

 

This is the second year the state's accountability system, NePAS, has been in place.  The overarching goal for students is that they will be college and career ready when they graduate so they have successful work, military and/or college experiences.  We encourage parents to talk to their child's teacher, who is most knowledgeable about the performance of individual students.

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However, one thing the state report card does not say is that higher ACT Scores equals more scholarships & greater opportunities for students.

Year

Chadron High School Composite Average

2013

22.7

2012

21.4

2011

21.9

2010

22.8

2009

20.6

2008

21.3

2007

20.6

2006

21.9

2005

20.2

2004

21.5

2003

21.0 

 

The Chadron Public School focus will remain on growth and gain, not just scores, continue to align grade level and content area curriculum, analyze data, reflect, and determine a course of action to narrow our achievement gaps.  CPS is proud of our accomplishments and diligent work, as should students, parents, grandparents, and community members. Thank you for your support and sharing your child or children with us.  When you see CPS students and employees please feel free to show your appreciation.

 

Thank you,

Maribeth Moore

Curriculum Director