Video: School test scores
They're never the whole story, but test scores do offer important information about a school. If you know how to dig deeper.
How does your school compare?
Yet again, the U.S. has received mediocre PISA scores. A new opt-in test is giving schools a chance to see how they rank internationally … and how to improve.
Lessons from South Korea
Should South Korean schools point the way to American reforms?
The Finnish miracle
No shoes but plenty of service: The surprising features of the world's top-performing schools.
State standardized test scores: What families should know
State standardized tests hold schools accountable for results, but they don't tell the whole story about a school.
Low-performing schools
Defining "low-performing school" can be tricky, depending on your state, your child's grade level, and a school's test scores.
Testing in Indiana: an overview
A GreatSchools guide to standardized tests.
Testing in California: an overview
The API: 10 things parents should know
The Academic Performance Index (API) is California's system for measuring school performance and improvement.
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