Progress is measured using three categories:
State Assessment Measures
- Percent proficient in PSSA and Keystone Exam results in math, English Language Arts, and science
- Annual growth expectations through the Pennsylvania Value-Added Assessment System
On-Track Measures
- English Language proficiency
- Chronic absenteeism
- Grade 3 reading/grade 7 math early indicators of success
College and Career Measures
- Graduation rate
- Career readiness benchmark
- Industry-based learning (such as industry standards-based competency assessments, high-value industry recognized credentials or work-based experiences)
- Rigorous courses of study, including Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, college courses or CTE career pathways
Schools are evaluated in these three areas, and receive an overall score for each. The score is illustrated with a blue, green, or red dot. Blue indicates a school has met or exceeded standards or goals for the category, green indicates a school has met or exceeded the interim target, and red indicates a school has not met the standard or interim target.