NYC Student testing scores have been questioned by just about everyone at every juncture, which is expected considering there are so many factors that go into who is being tested on what in addition to why and how. We have discussed the current criticism on the sudden and drastic increase in recent NYC Testing Scores, and now another source is talking about the sudden increase in total school scores.
The NY Daily News listed interesting statistics about the “School Report Card” and how the increase in testing scores has led to some eyebrow-raising changes in total school standing grades.
The vast majority city elementary and middle schools took home A’s on their report cards released Wednesday.
Skyrocketing test scores – 889 schools, 84% of schools, scored an A this year – more than doubled the number from last year.
Only two schools received an F, down from 18 last year, and five schools scored a D.
No school that got D or F last year received the same grade this year.
All of last year’s F schools got A’s or B’s this year, including PS 8 in Brooklyn Heights, which scored a B.
The article includes some of the local criticism regarding how the School Grade scores may be influencing reportedly easier tests.
The high number of A’s is likely to face criticism this year because experts have said the state tests are getting easier to pass.
State Regents Chancellor Meryl Tisch has said the state will work to improve next years’ exams next year. City officials said yesterday they support the move.
“You can be assured we will raise the bar next year,” said Schools Chancellor Joel Klein.
“We will support higher standards throughout the state”
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