What an average school rating means
When a school鈥檚 GreatSchools Rating is a 1 or 10, you can be confident that you know how the students are performing according to state tests. But when a school has an average rating, it can mean many different things.
Video: School test scores
They're never the whole story, but test scores do offer important information about a school. If you know how to dig deeper.
The Finnish miracle
No shoes but plenty of service: The surprising features of the world's top-performing schools.
Why we're not using pandemic test score data in our GreatSchools Ratings
Our analysis shows that test score data from 2020 and 2021 are nonexistent at worst and incomplete at best. Instead, we're providing parents with other important school quality information while we await better data from 2022.
Supportive learning environments are key for students鈥� success
Kids need a positive and safe school environment to thrive. Here's what to look for.
Why you should care (a lot) about a school鈥檚 curriculum
Not sure if a school is right for your child? Ask about their curriculum. The answer will help you know if your child will get the education they deserve.
Why did my school鈥檚 rating go down?
You may have noticed that your school鈥檚 rating has dropped recently. There are two possible reasons for the change.
Why did my school鈥檚 rating go up?
You may have noticed that your school鈥檚 rating went up recently. There are two possible reasons for the change.
Why equity matters (for all kids)
No matter who your child is, how a school serves students from underserved communities is an important factor in understanding the school鈥檚 overall quality.
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