- Standardized test scores: These tests are designed to measure students' academic achievement in specific subjects, such as math, reading, and science. Standardized test scores are often used to compare schools and districts, and to identify students who need additional support.
- Graduation rates: This measure indicates the percentage of students who graduate from high school within a specified period of time, typically four years. Graduation rates are often used to track the progress of students from different backgrounds and to identify schools that need improvement.
- College and career readiness: This measure indicates the percentage of students who are prepared for college or a career after high school. College and career readiness can be measured using a variety of indicators, such as the percentage of students who take college-level courses, the percentage of students who enroll in college, and the percentage of students who are employed in a career-related job.
- Attendance: This measure indicates the average daily percentage of students who are present in school. Attendance is important because it is linked to student achievement. Students who attend school regularly are more likely to succeed academically than students who do not.
- Chronic absenteeism: This measure indicates the percentage of students who miss 10% or more of school days in a given school year. Chronic absenteeism is a serious problem because it can lead to academic failure and other negative outcomes for students.
These are just a few of the many indicators that can be used to measure school performance. The specific indicators that are used may vary depending on the school district or state.