Stars

Measuring Success

Good information remains as important as ever in guiding our decisions. Moving forward, we also need to continue developing additional measures consistent with the North Star.

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Student Engagement

Today

Students consistently engaged in school.

By 2025

95% of students will be consistently engaged.

Academic Success in Math

Today

Delaware fourth graders and eighth graders proficient or advanced in math on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).

Delaware fourth and eighth graders rank middle of the pack–23 states have a score above Delaware fourth graders and 30 states are above Delaware eighth graders.

By 2025

Delaware’s aspiration is to be top 10 in the country across all levels. 52% of fourth graders and 43% of eighth graders will be proficient or advanced in math.

Academic Success in Reading

Today

Delaware fourth graders and eighth graders proficient or advanced in reading on NAEP.

12 states have a score above Delaware fourth graders and 30 states are above Delaware eighth graders.

By 2025

Delaware’s aspiration is to be top 10 in the country across all levels. 48% of fourth graders and 43% of eighth graders will be proficient or advanced in reading on NAEP.

School Safety

Today

Delaware students feel safe at school.

By 2025

100% of students will feel safe at school.

College Readiness

Today

Delaware graduates meeting or exceeding the college readiness benchmark of at least 1550 on the SAT.

By 2025

Delaware will double the percentage of the graduating meeting or exceeding the college readiness benchmark on the SAT to 50%.

Youth Unemployment

Today

Young adults (ages 20-24) in Delaware unemployed.

By 2025

Delaware will cut the unemployment rate for young adults (ages 20-24) in half to 6%.

College Completion

Today

Delawareans ages 18-24 with education greater than a high school diploma, including some college–a two-year, four-
year, or advanced degree.

By 2025

65% will attain education beyond high school.

Global Performance

Today

Rank in reading, science, and math in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).

By 2025

Delaware’s aspiration is to be top 10 globally in reading, science, and math.