Student Performance
Goal: All 13 school districts in Saginaw County will perform at or above state level.
Measure
The level of academic standards in this case are measured by the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP), which measures Math and Reading (for all grades 3rd-8th), Social Studies (grades 6th and 9th), and Science (grades 5th and 8th) (2008-2009).
The MME (2008-2010) measures Math, Reading, Social Studies, and Science for students in Grade 11. *Social Studies and Science data can be found through The Michigan Department of Education: Office of Educational Assessment and Accountability. For the purpose of this comparison, this data table was left out. (https://oeaa.state.mi.us/oeaa/).
The MME (2008-2010) measures Math, Reading, Social Studies, and Science for students in Grade 11. *Social Studies and Science data can be found through The Michigan Department of Education: Office of Educational Assessment and Accountability. For the purpose of this comparison, this data table was left out. (https://oeaa.state.mi.us/oeaa/).
Why This Indicator is Important
In Michigan, year‐to‐year student achievement on the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) provides an indication of Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for each school district and school in the state. AYP is one of the cornerstones of the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act.
According to NCLB, Michigan must “raise the bar” in gradual increments so 100% of the students in the state are proficient on state assessment by the 2013‐14 school year. Beginning with students in 8th grade (Class of 2011), the state of Michigan enacted the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MME), which posed new high school requirements for the students that included college readiness (see Education beyond High School section), and measured students’ ability to perform in higher education. With the implementation of the new Elementary and Secondary Education Act expected by 2012, college readiness will replace AYP, making the MME scores a crucial measurement of school success.
According to NCLB, Michigan must “raise the bar” in gradual increments so 100% of the students in the state are proficient on state assessment by the 2013‐14 school year. Beginning with students in 8th grade (Class of 2011), the state of Michigan enacted the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MME), which posed new high school requirements for the students that included college readiness (see Education beyond High School section), and measured students’ ability to perform in higher education. With the implementation of the new Elementary and Secondary Education Act expected by 2012, college readiness will replace AYP, making the MME scores a crucial measurement of school success.
How Are We Doing?
MEAP: All 13 school districts are even with or above the state average in 3rd grade in all subjects. By eighth grade however, most districts are below state average in Reading and Math. In Science and Social Studies most districts are equal to or above the state average. The trends in Michigan and Saginaw are that student scores decrease on exams between 3rd and 8th grade. The significance in Saginaw County is that in 4 districts, scores significantly drop especially in Math, Reading, and Science.
MME: After 2 years of implementation, the 2010 scores reveal a great deal about trends in the Saginaw County schools. Eight school districts rank below Michigan in Math (50% for MI), five in Reading (65.2% for MI), five in Science (58% for MI), and six in Social Studies (79.4% for MI). Districts varied greatly, with only four above state average in every category and three below state average in every category. The biggest gaps occurred in Math and Reading where most schools were either barely above or below the state average. The complete picture of MME reveals that student achievement varies widely among districts, with either district scores being very high or very low scoring, and with few in the middle.
MME: After 2 years of implementation, the 2010 scores reveal a great deal about trends in the Saginaw County schools. Eight school districts rank below Michigan in Math (50% for MI), five in Reading (65.2% for MI), five in Science (58% for MI), and six in Social Studies (79.4% for MI). Districts varied greatly, with only four above state average in every category and three below state average in every category. The biggest gaps occurred in Math and Reading where most schools were either barely above or below the state average. The complete picture of MME reveals that student achievement varies widely among districts, with either district scores being very high or very low scoring, and with few in the middle.
How Can You Have An Impact?
- Show that education is important by encouraging homework and reading.
- Keep open lines of communication with teens by maintaining family time to discuss things and share common activities.
- Attend and participate in school functions.
- Enforce consistent rules that help adolescents learn the relationship between independence and responsibility.
- Support post-secondary education planning.
- Be aware of school policies and curriculum.
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