LAPS News:
Today, the Public Education Department (PED) released 2017 Grades for schools across New Mexico.
The grading system is primarily based upon PED-defined growth in math and reading test scores.
Grades for Los Alamos Public Schools
- Aspen Elementary School – A, 77.47 points
- Barranca Mesa Elementary School – A, 85.57 points
- Chamisa Elementary School – A, 78.96 points
- Mountain Elementary School – A, 87.00 points
- Piñon Elementary School – A, 86.01 points
- Los Alamos Middle School – D, 49.36 points
- Topper Freshman Academy – B, 73.44 points
- Los Alamos High School – A, 84.68 points
Here is how the point system works:
- 40 points for meeting expected improvement (PED statistical calculation)
- 10 points for academic progress
- 20 points for improvement of higher-performing students
- 20 points for improvement of the lowest-performing students
- 10 points based upon student and family beliefs that school is a good place to attend and learn
Schools can earn up to 5 bonus points for reducing truancy, promoting extracurricular activities, engaging families, and using technology
As a continuous improvement school district, next steps for Los Alamos will include analyzing the PED growth calculations and then:
(1) conducting root cause analyses about student achievement in reading and mathematics;
(2) reviewing and modifying the school goals for this year; and
(3) providing extra support for teachers and staff in our schools.
This year, all schools in Los Alamos have aligned strategic plans with established goals for student/staff well-being and achievement in reading and mathematics.
