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BCPS 2018 School Grades Show 96 Percent of Innovative District Schools Earn an A, B or C from the State
Today, Wednesday, June 27, 2018, the Florida Department of Education released school grades for the 2017/18 school year. Overall results for Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) remain steady, with some areas of improvement.
Among the 2018 highlights:
• 96 percent of innovative District schools earned an “A,” “B” or “C.”
• 84 percent of innovative District schools maintained or increased their letter grade.
• 57 innovative District schools earned an “A.”
• 31 innovative District schools increased by one or more letter grades.
• 2 schools increased by two letter grades:
• Sunshine Elementary School increased to an “A” in 2018, from a “C” in 2017.
• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Montessori Academy increased to a “C” in 2018, from an “F” in 2017.
• Only one innovative District school received an “F.”
• Overall, BCPS earned a District grade of “B” for the fifth year in a row, narrowly missing an “A” designation by two percentage points. The District’s overall grade also includes the performance of charter schools.
“Our School Board Members and I appreciate the tremendous work and dedication of our teachers, school leaders, students, families, staff members and our entire Broward community,” said Superintendent Robert W. Runcie. “We know this has been a difficult school year for our entire community and remain committed to meeting the needs of students and families and providing a high-quality education.”
School grades are based on a variety of factors, including results from the Florida Standards Assessments and End of Course exams, levels of achievement, learning gains, industry certifications earned and graduation rates.
For more information on 2018 school grades, visit http://www.fldoe.org/accountability/accountability-reporting/school-grades/.
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