Schools Progress Report which focus on learning environment, student performance and progress. Peer indexes are calculated differently depending on School Level. Schools are only compared to other schools in the same School Level (e.g., Elementary, K-8, Middle, High, Transfer)
1) Elementary, K-8, Early Childhood - peer index is a value from 0-100. A composite demographic statistic based on % ELL, % Students with Disabilities, % Title I free lunch, and % Black/Hispanic is used. Higher values indicate student populations with higher need.
2) Middle - peer index is a value from 1.00-4.50. For middle schools, the average 4th grade proficiency ratings in ELA and Math and the % Students with Disabilities is used. Lower values indicate student populations with higher need.
3) High School - peer index is a value from 1.00-4.50. For high schools, the average 8th grade proficiency, the % Students with Disabilities, the % Self-contained, and the % overage is used. Lower values indicate student populations with higher need.