The tables were turned on schools and districts Thursday when they received report cards from the state for the 2015-16 school year.
The College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) measures performance based on several factors, including test scores, graduation rates, and student attendance. It uses a 100-point scale. Schools can earn up to 10 extra points if special populations of students meet certain performance goals.
Overall, elementary schools in Georgia saw a four-point drop, earning a score of 71, or a C-. State superintendent Richard Woods said in a press release the drop was the result of schools not earning extra points for meeting needs of economically disadvantaged students, English language learners, and students with disabilities.
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