2018 School Classifications
The 2018 school classifications and Star Ratings have been released. Every year, RIDE identifies schools as being in need of Comprehensive Support and Improvement, a federal designation for low-performing schools. Also known as “Comprehensive Schools, these schools receive additional support and oversight from the state, including access to School Improvement Grant funds and to a curated hub of resources, tools, and evidence-based strategies for improvement.
Download the data, or for more detailed information, please see the School & District Report Cards.
2017 School Classifications
Pre-ESSA, schools there were three categories for school classifications:
- Commended Schools: Commended schools were the highest performing in the state. They were defined by a Composite Index Score (CIS) that was greater than or equal to 90.
- Focus Schools:Substandard achievement in reading and math, unacceptable achievement gaps, and little or no academic progress in improving student achievement or increasing graduation rates. For 2017, no new schools were identified; currently classified schools had the opportunity to exit if criteria were met.
- Priority Schools: The lowest achievement in reading and mathematics, intolerable gaps in student performance and demonstrate little or no progress in improving student outcomes. For 2017, no new schools were identified; currently classified schools had the opportunity to exit if criteria were met.
View the 2017 Accountability and Classification Dashboard or download the data.
For more detailed information please see the School & District Report Cards.