As a result of these efforts, student growth scores increased 12 percentage points in math, 13 points in reading, 17 points in history, and 38 points in science. (ctacusa.com)
If a teacher's median student growth score in 2014 - 15 is lower than prior years, it won't be counted alone: What if Mrs. Smith's median growth score of her 25 students this year is 55, but her score from last year's 24 students was 75? (b4njkids.org)
Principals are also evaluated based on PARCC data: Principals of schools with any grade from 4 - 8 taking the PARCC tests will also have a median student growth score used as a 10 percent weight in their evaluations. (b4njkids.org)