Focus is on students at key stages
We’re using key assessments at each Milestone — from test results to attendance data — to evaluate our school district’s success in preparing our students for success at the next grade level and beyond. Now school districts across Multnomah County are adopting similar frameworks to measure student success.
Ready to read – At the beginning of first grade, all students should be ready to read, so they have a foundation for future academic success.
Reading to learn – By the end of third grade, students should be reading to gain an understanding of their world, in a variety of subjects.
Ready for high school – In middle grades, students should have strong attendance habits and the writing and math skills to grasp more demanding content in high school.
On track to graduate – When entering 10th grade, students should have passed core subjects with strong grades and have enough credits to be on the road to graduation.
Graduate from high school on time – Students should have the skills needed for college or a career.
We’re also tracking our success in closing the achievement gap. We’re charting the disparity between the performance of white students and the lowest-scoring racial or ethnic group at each Milestone.
We are using this information to tailor our educational approaches and focus academic support on the students who need it most. Gains in key Milestones suggest we're on the path to success for all students.
