PREFACE

I. INTRODUCTION

II. SCHOOL SYSTEM POLICIES AND GOVERNANCE

III. CRITERIA FOR EFFECTIVENESS

1. Achievement Analysis ... 9
   • Expected Levels of Achievement ... 9
2. New Hampshire State Improvement Assessment Program (NHEIAP) Test Analysis ... 14
3. Lower Grade/Upper Grade Analysis ... 20
4. Cross-Subject Analysis ... 21
5. Achievement on College Entrance Exams: SAT and ACT ... 22
6. Advanced Placement Program Analysis ... 23
7. Achievement/Grade Point Average ... 26
8. Grade Inflation Analysis
9. Attendance Analysis ... 28
   • Student Attendance ... 28
   • Teacher Attendance ... 29
10. Drop-out Information ... 30

IV. CORRELATES OF EFFECTIVENESS

1. Leadership ... 33
2. Emphasis on Learning ... 36
3. School Climate ... 39
4. Monitoring Student Progress ... 42
5. High Expectations ... 45

V. GENERAL OBSERVATIONS

VI. COMMENDATIONS

VII. RECOMMENDATIONS

VIII. EFFECTIVENESS LEVELS

1. Portsmouth School Department Results ... 56
2. Individual School Results ... 58

IX. APPENDICES

1. List of Documents Examined ... 65
2. Levels of Achievement ... 68
3. Formula for Computing Teacher Absence Index ... 70
4. School Accountability Program: Model Form ... 72
5. Suggested Language for School Board Policies Related to School Effectiveness ... 74