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Area school districts have much room for improvement, according to new school district accountability scores released today.
The state Department of Education’s new Statewide Accountability System scores measure districts and individual schools against the rest of the nation. The state’s old five-level rating system only compared districts to others within the state.
The system is based on a district or school’s achievement rate on assessment tests, student growth and graduation rate.
Previously, Mississippi schools and districts were measured against in-state achievement, said Kris Kaase, deputy superintendent of instructional programs.
Now, “to be the highest, the school or district has to be the best among the nation,” Kaase said.
The Columbus Municipal School District overall received an “At Risk of Failing” rating, near the bottom of the rankings — Star, High Performing, Successful, Academic Watch, Low Performing, At Risk of Failing, and Failing. The Lowndes County School District was given an “Academic Watch” rating.
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