Bill > H773

This bill modifies how North Carolina calculates and reports school performance scores and grades, replacing the existing system with a more detailed approach. The State Board of Education will now create performance scores for elementary, middle, and high schools based on multiple specific measures, including student proficiency in subjects like math and reading, growth on assessments, English language proficiency, graduation rates, and college/career readiness indicators. Schools will receive a score translated to a 100-point scale and a corresponding letter grade (A-F) based on specific point thresholds unique to each school level. The bill requires more transparent reporting, including prominently displaying school performance grades on websites, providing detailed annual report cards, and separately tracking performance for student subgroups like economically disadvantaged students, racial/ethnic groups, students with disabilities, and English learners. The new system aims to provide a more comprehensive view of school performance, with grades calculated using a composite approach that weights different educational metrics. The changes will first apply to school performance scores and grades calculated using data from the 2025-2026 school year, replacing the previous accountability framework and offering a more nuanced assessment of school effectiveness.

Education, Government Affairs

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H773