States’ School Accountability Systems
Accountability and Reporting: Current System
January 2018
50-State Comparisons on each data point are here.
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Rating System in Current Policy
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Minimum Factors in Elementary/Middle School Rating
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Minimum Factors in High School Rating
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Statute & Regulation Citations
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Other Sources of Current System
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Notes for Current System
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| District of Columbia | Not found in policy | Not found in policy |
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Report Card SEA Accountability Website Report Card User Guide Assessment & Accountability Manual |
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| Michigan | Not found in policy |
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Report Card SEA Accountability Website Accountability Overview State Board Policy on Dashboard |
Other: Not found in policy. Accreditation system found at M.C.L.A. 380.1280. | |
| Illinois | Descriptive |
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105 ILCS 5/2-3.25a | Report Card State Board Website |
The accountability system is focused on two components: student performance and professional practice. Only student performance is described here. Professional practice will be incorporated starting with the 2022-23 school year. |
| Delaware | Descriptive |
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14 Del.C. § 154; 14 Del. Admin. Code 103 | Report Card SEA Accountability Website Reference Guide |
Descriptive rating system: Superior (Above Target on AYP), Commendable (Meets Target on AYP), Academic Watch (Below Target on AYP). |
| Vermont | Not found in policy |
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16 V.S.A. § 165 Vt. Admin. Code 7-1-8:2500 - 2582 |
Report Card SEA Accountability Website State Board Manual |
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| Maine | Not found in policy |
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20-A M.R.S.A. § 6214 | Report Card SEA Accountability Website |
Statute provides the following requirements for the accountability system: Multiple measures of student achievement that are aligned with ESSA; measures of student proficiency in all content areas; a 6-year graduation rate; as available, measures of postsecondary readiness, persistence, and completion. |
| West Virginia | A-F |
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2016 WV REG TEXT 422861 (NS) - Section 126.13.4, 126.13.5 | Report Card Accountability Fact Sheet Accountability System Alignment with ESSA |
Other: At-risk subgroup reduction. Middle School Acceleration/High School Readiness: 8th grade math proficiency. |
| Pennsylvania | Not found in policy |
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22 Pa. Code § 403.3 | Report Card SEA Accountability Website |
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| Alaska | Index |
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4 AAC 06.812 | SEA Accountability Website Report Card Alaska School Performance Index Explainer |
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| Missouri | Accreditation |
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5 Mo. Code of State Regulations 20-100.105 | Report Card SEA Accountability Website Accountability Guide |
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| Massachusetts | 1-5 Levels |
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603 CMR 2.02-2.06 | Report Card SEA Accountability Website Accountability Guide |
Factors vary for each level - see 603 CMR 2.00 et seq. |
| Oklahoma | A-F |
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70 Okl.St.Ann. § 1210.541, 1210.545 | Report Card SEA Accountability Website |
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| Arkansas | A-F |
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A.C.A. § 6-15-2105, -2108 | Report Card SEA Accountability Website |
Statute specifies that at least one of the following must be included: 1) Achievement gap, 2) Student subgroup growth, 3) On-track to high school graduation, 4) Resource equity, 5) College and career readiness, 6) Student access to flexible learning such as personalized, competency, or mastery learning, 7) Student access to district-offered preschool, 8) Proportion of educators with a National Board certification or advanced degree, 9) District and community partnerships. |
| Arizona | A-F |
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A.R.S. § 15-241 | Report Card SEA Accountability Website Technical Manual |
Statute specifies "multiple measures of academic performance or other academically relevant indicators of school quality." |
| Alabama | A-F |
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Ala.Code 1975 § 16-6C-2 Alabama Administrative Code 290-4-1.03 |
Report Card SEA Accountability Website |
Rating: Alabama uses an A-F accountability system that is distinct from its federal accountability system. On report card website, see "Help" tab for a description of two phases of roll-out. |
| South Dakota | Descriptive |
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ARSD 24:55:03:01-:05 | Report Card SEA Accountability Website |
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| Connecticut | Categories 1-5 | Student Achievement |
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C.G.S.A. § 10-223e | Report Card SEA Accountability Website SEA Accountability Guide |
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| Colorado | Accreditation |
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C.R.S.A. § 22-11-204, 207 | SEA Accountability Website Accountability Handbook Ratings Explainer Report Card |
Accreditation Status: Accredited with distinction, Accredited, Accredited with improvement plan, Accredited with priority improvement plan, Accredited with turnaround plan |
| South Carolina | Descriptive |
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Code 1976 § 59-18-900 | Report Card SEA Accountability Website Single Accountability System Report |
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| Georgia | Index |
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Ga. Code Ann., § 20-14-33 | Report Card SEA Accountability Website Accountability Presentation |
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| Rhode Island | Not found in policy | Student Achievement |
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Gen.Laws 1956, § 16-7.1-5 R.I. Admin. Code 21-2-53:G-15-3 |
Report Card SEA Accountability Website Technical Bulletin |
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| Hawaii | Not found in policy |
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HRS § 302A-1004 | Report Card SEA Accountability Website Strategic Plan Fact Sheet |
Other: Statute also requires more generally "performance indicators in areas relating to student achievement, safety and well-being, and civic responsibility." |
| Iowa | Accreditation | Student Achievement |
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I.C.A. § 256.7 Iowa Admin. Code 281-12.8(256) |
Report Card SEA Accountability Website |
Other: High school seniors who intend to pursue postsecondary education or training. |
| Indiana | A-F |
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IC 20-31-8-3 511 IAC 6.2-10-3 - 6.2-10-6 |
Report Card SEA Accountability Website |
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| Idaho | Not found in policy |
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IDAPA 08.02.03.112 | Report Card SEA Accountability Website |
Student/Parent Engagement: Satisfaction and engagement survey of parents, students, and teachers (effective 2018-19 school year). Other: Communication with parents on student achievement (effective 2018-19 school year). |
| Kansas | Accreditation |
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K.A.R. 91-31-32 | Report Card SEA Accountability Website |
Other: 12 quality criteria measures. New regulations shift from school accreditation to district accreditation. |
| Kentucky | Other |
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KRS § 158.6455 | Report Card SEA Accountability System |
Rating: Statute specifies that rating must "not consist of a single summative numerical score that ranks schools against each other." Per current regulations, accountability system has three components: Next Generation Learners (see 703 Ky. Admin. Regs. 5:200; describes different indicators from statute), Next Generation Instructional Programs and Support (see 703 Ky. Admin. Regs. 5:230), and Next Generation Professionals (regulation to be promulgated by the state board). |
| Louisiana | A-F |
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La. Admin Code. tit. 28, Pt XI, § 301, § 405, 409, & 413, § 1101 | Report Card SEA Website |
Other: Dropout/Credit Accumulation indicator includes Student Dropout Rate and credit accumulation through the end of 9th grade - see La. Admin Code. tit. 28, Pt XI, § 413. |
| Minnesota | Not found in policy |
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M.S.A. § 120B.11, 120B.35 | Report Card Report Card Information Guide |
Indicators listed are for the World's Best Workforce initiative, except for growth. Other: Rigorous course taking, enrichment experiences. |
| New York | Tiers of Support | Student Achievement |
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McKinney's Education Law § 211-a, 211-f 8 NYCRR 100.18(i)-(j), 100.19 |
Report Card SEA Accountability Website |
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| Maryland | Index |
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MD Code, Education, § 7-203 | Report Card SEA Accountability Website |
Rating: Composite score calculated numerically in a percentile form (not a letter grade). Statute provides the following requirements for the accountability system: Student achievement; at least three school quality indicators, including school climate surveys. |
| Mississippi | A-F |
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Miss. Code Ann. § 37-17-6 Miss. Admin. Code 7-1-10:I-2, 7-1-10:II-7 |
Report Card SEA Accountability Website Accountability Explainer |
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| Montana | Accreditation |
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Mont.Admin.R. 10.55.601-607 | Report Card Accreditation Manual |
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| New Mexico | A-F |
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N. M. S. A. 1978, § 22-2E-4 N.M. Admin. Code 6.19.8 |
Report Card SEA Accountability Website Technical Guide |
Other in High School: Growth in high school 4-year graduation rate. |
| North Carolina | A-F |
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N.C.G.S.A. § 115C-83.15-.16 | Report Card SEA Accountability Website |
Other: Students enrolled in CTE courses who meet the standard on nationally normed workplace readiness test. |
| New Hampshire | Not found in policy | Other (See Notes column) |
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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 193-E:3-b - E:3-d | SEA Accountability Website Input-Based Accountability System Performance-Based Accountability System Accountability System Description |
Indicators not specified in policy - statute requires an input-based system and performance-based system. |
| New Jersey | Tiers of Support |
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N.J.A.C. 6A:33–2.1 District Accountability: N.J.A.C. 6A:30–3.1; N.J.S.A. 18A:7A-10 |
Report Card SEA Accountability Website District Performance Review Matrix |
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| Nevada | Not found in policy |
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N.R.S. 385A.720, 385A.600, 385A.670 | Report Card Accountability Indicators |
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| North Dakota | Not found in policy | Other (See Notes column) |
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NDCC, 15.1-02-17 Accreditation system: NDCC, 15.1-06-06 |
Report Card SEA Accountability Website SEA Accountability Workbook |
Other: Not found in policy. |
| Nebraska | Tiers of Support |
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Neb.Rev.St. § 79-760.06 Neb. Admin. R. & Regs. Tit. 92, Ch. 10, § 010 & Appendix G |
Report Card Accountability One-Pager |
In addition to listed indicators, Appendix G in regulation lists the following tenets: Positive partnerships, relationships & student success; transitions; educational opportunities & access; college & career read; assessment; educator effectiveness. |
| Oregon | 1-5 Levels |
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O.R.S. § 329.105, 329.115 | Report Card SEA Accountability Website Report Card Technical Manual |
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| Ohio | A-F |
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Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3302.03 Ohio Admin. Code 3301-28-9, 3301-28-10 |
Report Card SEA Accountability Website |
Literacy/Reading: K-3 literacy. |
| Tennessee | Tiers of Support |
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T. C. A. § 49-1-602 | Report Card SEA Accountability Website School Improvement Info Sheet |
TN's district accountability system is the state's primary system. Other: Other appropriate indicators must be included. |
| Utah | A-F |
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U.C.A. 1953 § 53A-1-1105 - 1108 | Report Card State Board Website |
Per statute, the state board is due to report on a new rating system to the Education Interim Committee by the Committee's September 2017 meeting. |
| Texas | Descriptive |
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V.T.C.A., Education Code § 39.053 19 TAC §97.1001 |
Report Card SEA Accountability Website Accountability Manual (adopted by rule) |
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| Virginia | Accreditation | Student Achievement |
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VA Code Ann. § 22.1-253.13:3 8 VAC 20-131-280 & -300 |
Report Card SEA Accountability Website Accountability Guide |
High School Graduation Rates: Includes diploma graduates, high school equivalency credentials, students not graduating but still in school, and students earning certificates of program completion. Other: Students successfully completing a remediation recovery program. Additionally, statute requires the Board to include "consideration of special school division accomplishments, such as numbers of dual enrollments and students in Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses, and participation in academic year Governor's Schools." |
| Wisconsin | 1-5 Stars |
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W.S.A. 115.38, 115.385 | Report Card SEA Accountability Website Accountability Crosswalk |
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| California | Index |
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West's Ann.Cal.Educ.Code § 52052, 52052.1 | SEA Accountability Website & Report Cards Dashboard |
Dropout Rates: Pupils who drop out of school while enrolled in grade 8 or 9. |
| Florida | A-F |
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West's F.S.A. § 1008.34 | Report Card SEA Accountability Website Accountability Guidance |
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| Washington | Tiers of Support | Student Achievement |
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West's RCWA 28A.657.110, 28A.305.130 | Report Card State Board Website Accountability Business Rules & Methodology |
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| Wyoming | Descriptive |
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Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 21-2-204 | Report Card SEA Accountability Website Draft Implementation Manual |