Sentences with phrase «chronically low test scores»

However, these models, if implemented according to their terms, lack evidence they will significantly improve education in schools with chronically low test scores («low - performing» schools).

He says the Committee will likely consider Bennett's proposal to shorten the timeline the state uses to determine when to intervene in schools with chronically low test scores — even if the legislature doesn't create a timeline for district - level takeover.

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In 2011, the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education declared Lawrence a «chronically underperforming district,» citing years of low test scores and graduation rates.

However, based on students» 8th - grade test scores and attendance rates, they enrolled higher concentrations of low - performing and chronically absent students.

It also showed that students who are chronically absent in the second and third grades record lower scores on standardized tests.

At the time, state education officials cited it as evidence proactive interventions in schools with chronically - low test scores could make a difference.

Chronically absent students also can score lower on tests and perform worse in future grades, researchers found in a case study with elementary school students in Wisconsin.