On September 14, 2023, the Ohio Department of Education released the 2022-23 School Report Cards for the more than 600 districts in the state. Chagrin Falls Schools received five stars on every component of the report card. Five stars is the highest rating and means Chagrin Falls Schools significantly exceeded state standards in academic achievement, progress, gap closing, graduation and early literacy.
The Ohio School Report Cards include performance information provided by schools and districts including academic, financial, and opportunity to learn data. Some of this data is then combined into six components that receive star ratings to indicate the level of performance for the school and district.
“Receiving a five-star rating in every category on the State of Ohio Report Card is no small feat,” said Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Penczarski, Chagrin Falls Schools. “It's a vivid reflection of our students' tireless drive, our teacher’s unmatched dedication, the behind-the-scenes magic of our support staff, the strategic leadership of our administrators, and the continued partnership of our community. Each star represents the unity, passion, and excellence that is deeply rooted within our District. While this rating proudly showcases our accomplishments, it also motivates us to uphold and further our legacy of educational distinction.”
Components include…
Achievement - This component represents whether student performance on state tests met established thresholds and how well students performed on tests overall. Chagrin Falls Schools received five stars and significantly exceeds state standards in academic achievement.
Progress - This component looks closely at the growth all students are making based on their past performances. Chagrin Falls Schools received five stars and showed significant evidence that the District exceeded student growth expectations by a larger magnitude.
Gap Closing - This component is a measure of the reduction in educational gaps for student subgroups. Chagrin Falls Schools received five stars and significantly exceeds state standards in closing educational gaps.
Graduation - This component is a measure of the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate and the five-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Chagrin Falls Schools received five stars and significantly exceeds state standards in graduation rates.
Early Literacy - This component is a measure of reading improvement and proficiency for students in kindergarten through third grade. Chagrin Falls School received five stars and significantly exceeds state standards in early literacy (K-3).
College, Career, Workforce, and Military Readiness (Not rated this year) - The College, Career, Workforce, and Military Readiness Component measures how well-prepared Ohio's students are for all future opportunities.
Other statistics from the report card show that Chagrin Falls Schools . . .
is one of only six districts in the state of Ohio with a performance index percentage higher than 100%.
is the only district in the entire state to have an overall Rating Points Score of 5 on the report card and 1 of 75 districts with an Overall Star Rating of 5 Stars.
has the 4th highest performance index score in the State of Ohio (out of 607 school districts).
significantly exceeds state standards in academic achievement.
significantly exceeds state standards in early literacy (K-3).
Gurney Elementary School had the 6th highest performance index score of elementary schools across the state.
Chagrin Falls Intermediate School had the 2nd highest performance index score of intermediate schools across the state.
Chagrin Falls Middle School had the 2nd highest performance index score of middle school/junior high schools across the state.
Chagrin Falls High School had the 17th highest performance index score of high schools across the state.
“This achievement is a testament to the expertise and dedication of our Chagrin teachers, staff and administration, as well as the active engagement of our students and unwavering support of our families and community,” said President Sharon Broz, Chagrin Falls Board of Education. “It deserves celebration from every member of our school community.”
Helpful guidance in further unpacking the ODE Report Cards is available HERE.