DC Fiscal Policy Institute Study Says Uphill Climb for DC Schools

There's an interesting new report out from the DC Fiscal Policy Institute comparing DC CAS in public school and public charter schools from 2008 to 2012.  Among the key findings:

 

  • The median proficiency level among all publicly funded DC schools fell slightly from 2008 to 2012.
  • Math proficiency improved, while reading proficiency fell. 
  • The typical public charter school showed improvement in proficiency, while the typical DCPS school declined. 

The typical DC schools east of the Anacostia River and in Ward 4 saw proficiency declines. Schools in Wards 4, 5, 7, and 8 fell behind in median proficiency levels — between two and six percentage points — while the typical school in all other wards saw increases.

The lowest scoring schools in 2008 saw modest growth, while those in the middle saw declines. 

Read the full report here. It garnered some press coverage as well.

What do you think of the results?

There's an interesting new report out from the DC Fiscal Policy Institute comparing DC CAS in public school and public charter school