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.
Student Engagement
Today
Students consistently engaged in school.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
65% will attain education beyond high school.
Global Performance
Today
Rank in reading, science, and math in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
Delaware’s aspiration is to be top 10 globally in reading, science, and math.