District Sees Achievement Growth on State Report Card
For the second year in row, Groveport Madison achieved student academic growth that outpaced the majority of its peer districts in Franklin County. In fact, of the 16 area school districts, only five districts (Bexley, Gahanna-Jefferson, New Albany-Plain Local, Whitehall, and Worthington) had a Value Added grade higher than Groveport Madison's.
The Value Added grade represents the amount of learning that a student accomplishes during a single academic year. Groveport Madison Schools earned a "B" on the Value Added grade this year, meaning that students achieved more than a year's-worth of academic growth over the course of the year. In addition, the District received an "A" grade for the academic growth of our students who have struggled the most (the lowest 20% of achievers), an “A” Value Added grade for students with disabilities, and a "B" Value Added grade for students who are receiving gifted services.
The District also saw significant growth in various grade levels and subject areas. Reading scores increased by 15.5 points at the third-grade level, 12.4 points at the fourth-grade level, and 18.1 points at the fifth-grade level. Math scores increased by 16 points at the third-grade level, 18.1 points at the fourth-grade level, and 2.3 points at the sixth-grade level.
We are working hard to ensure you're getting value for the investment you're making in our schools. For the District to be ranked in the top 10 area districts in student achievement scores on this year’s State Report Card is quite an accomplishment, particularly when considering Groveport Madison has the next to lowest tax millage rate in Franklin County.
Posted: Monday, October 9, 2017