Makes changes to GS Chapter 115C, Article 8, Part 1B (School Performance) to modify the performance metrics and grades related to school performance.
Amends GS 115C-83.15(b) to modify the school achievement score calculation by separating the assessments for grades kindergarten through fifth and grades sixth through eighth, assigning points for metrics related to annual assessments. For grades six through eight, requires one point to be assigned for each of the following: (1) for each percent of students who score at or above proficient on annual assessments for mathematics; (2) for each percent of students who score at or above proficient on annual assessments for science in grades six through eight; (3) for each percent of students who progress in achieving English language proficiency on annual assessments in grades five through eight; (4) for each percent of students who score at or above proficient on annual assessments for English Language Arts; and (4) for each percent of students in grade eight who complete a high school level course. Alters the metrics for assessments of grades ninth through twelfth in subparagraph (b)(2) by including a point for each percent of students who meet specified levels for advanced course exams, dual enrollment courses, armed services qualification tests, and industry credentials (was, minimum score for admission into a UNC constituent institution on a nationally normed test of college readiness, or enrolled in Career and Technical Education Courses and score at the specified levels on a nationally normed test of workplace readiness); applies these same changes to subsection (e1) career and readiness scores. Makes each achievement metric equally weighted. Alters the Education Value-Added Assessment System (EVAAS) in subsection (c) by making conforming changes and adding that the growth score must also include the percentage of students in the lowest 25% in English Language Arts and mathematics. Specifies the overall performance score is an equally weighted calculation of the metrics in subsection (b) and EVAAS for the overall performance score in subsection (d). Changes the threshold scores for overall performance grades in subsection (d). Makes corresponding changes throughout the statute. Makes technical changes.
Alters the school quality and student success indicators for ninth through twelfth grades in GS 115C-83.16(a)(2)b. to include advanced course exams, dual enrollment courses, armed services qualification tests, and industry credentials (was, minimum score for admission into a UNC constituent institution on a nationally normed test of college readiness, or enrolled in Career and Technical Education Courses and score at the specified levels on a nationally normed test of workplace readiness).
Defines “advanced course exam” in GS 115C-83.17(1a) as an Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or Advanced International Certificate of Education course.
Effective and applicable for the 2025-26 school year.