The 2012 MCAS and Accountability information for Massachusetts public
schools and districts is now available through the School and District
Profiles page on the ESE Web site. (http://profiles.doe.mass.edu)
The
easiest way to find a school or district is by using the "Quick Search"
box in the upper left corner of the Profiles page. After clicking the
name of the desired school or district, the "Assessment" tab will
provide information about MCAS performance and growth for 2012. The
"Accountability" tab will provide information about the school/district
accountability/assistance level and the data behind the PPI
calculations.
For detailed information about the calculation of PPI and the new accountability system, please refer to the About the Data page linked to the accountability reports as well as the Interpretive Materials, including the School Leader's Guide to the 2012 Accountability Determinations. Of particular value in the Guide are the Level explanations on page 5, and the PPI breakdown on page 10.
I am more than happy to assist you in finding answers to questions about the new data so please don't hesitate to contact me at laura.tilton@dsacma.org.
