Demographics and Data

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
The NAEP test is designed to allow for comparison of academic performance between states that often have their own forms of testing.  The NAEP provides a snapshot of achievement in math, reading, writing, and science. The testing is done with a randomly selected representation group at each school in a state or district.  The results can allow parents to compare “apples to apples” when looking at student achievement in different locations. DoDEA is given state status and represents all Department of Defense schools.

Department of Defense Schools DoDEA Data Center
The Data Center contains contact information for schools, enrollment data, test scores and customer satisfaction surveys. The information is provided for all Department of Defense schools in the U.S. and abroad.

North Carolina County Schools School Report Cards
This site has a wide variety of information about North Carolina public school demographics, test scores, teacher quality and more.  It can be a bit challenging to navigate, so the key is to focus on the purple tabs at the top of the page.

To begin, type in the name of the school or choose the county from the drop down menu.
Next, click on the blue school name to bring up the information.
Finally use the purple tabs at the top of the page to view information.

AYP Explained
Adequate Yearly Progress is a function of the No Child Left Behind legislation. It can be confusing and difficult for parents to understand what it means if a school does not meet its AYP goals. This web link provides a complete explanation of AYP.