District debates school improvement rating reforms
Education officials discuss revamping the improvement rating used to measure year to year student progress. They cite flaws that ignore some gains while noting gaps for African American students on PACT and exit exams. Several schools earn excellent or good grades, with Ridge Spring Monetta High improving from unsatisfactory to excellent in improvement rating.
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Eldridge
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Belvedere
Byrd
Chukker Creek
East Aiken
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Hannond Hill
Millbrook
North Aiver
Oakwood
Windsor
Spring
Monetta
Warrenville
Aiken Middle
AL. Corbett
Jackson Middle
Kennedy
Lee
L-Mccampbell
Avera
New Ellenton
High schools face rating shifts tied to SAT and exit exams
Principals from Kennedy, Aiken High, North Augusta High and others discuss rating drops from excellent to good as SAT scores, Life Scholarships and exit exam results reshape school accountability. Administrators cite tougher standards and calibration challenges amid demographic shifts and rising expectations.
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Rogers
Kennedy
Frank Roberson
North Augusta High School
Kyle Smith
Grading Aiken County Schools Ranks Five Levels
Schools in Aiken County are classified into five performance levels: Excellent Good Average Below Average and Unsatisfactory. The ranking outlines district wide assessments and sets benchmarks for improvement across campuses and programs.
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