Miami-Dade's public schools outperform State in simulated school performance grades

In a simulated test-run of proposed cut scores used to calculate Florida’s 2014-2015 School Performance Grades, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has outperformed the State.

“Notwithstanding the challenges, we have faced regarding Florida Standards Assessment’s (FSA) questionable validity, as well as the lack of baseline data and learning gains, we are pleased with the fact that our performance continues to outpace comparable school districts and the State”, said Miami-Dade Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho.

“Once again, these positive results speak to the hard work and dedication of our teachers and students.”

Florida’s Commissioner of Education, Pamela Stewart, released proposed cut scores to be used in the calculation of Florida School Grades for the 2014-2015 school year on December 9^th. Simulated school grades for all Florida schools were released at the same time.

Based on the State’s simulated Florida School Grades for 2014-15:

• M-DCPS has a higher percentage of “A” rated schools than schools statewide.


• The percentage of “F” schools in M-DCPS remained constant from 2013-14.
  
  
  
  • M-DCPS has a lower percentage of “F” rated schools than other school districts.
  
  
  
  


• The District outperformed Broward, Duval, and Hillsborough counties, on the percentage of “A” and “F” schools, and Palm Beach on the percentage of “F” schools.