Fact: Schools are doing significantly better than before the storm.
Let’s compare pre-Katrina spring 2005 to now – fall 2010:
The percentage of failing schools (with an SPS below 60) has declined significantly from 66% to 26%.
- In 2005, 78 of 118 schools that received an SPS were failing (66%).
- In 2010, 18 of 68 schools that received an SPS are still failing (26%).
Percentage of Failing Schools
OPSB and RSD Combined
The percentage of schools rated 2 stars or higher (an SPS of 80 or above) has more than doubled since 2005.
- In 2005, 17 of 117 schools that received an SPS were rated 2 stars or higher (15%).
- In 2010, 26 of 68 schools that received an SPS were rated 2 stars or higher (38%).
Percentage of Schools 2 Stars or Higher
OPSB and RSD Combined
These are remarkable gains!
FACT: Our schools are much better today than they were in 2005.
FACT: Do they still need to get better? Absolutely.
FACT: Transformational change is taking place in New Orleans public schools.
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