Nashville Schools Release 2005-2006 Data and Makes Plans for the 2006-2007 School Year
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Nashville Schools: Progress and Plans for the 2006-2007 Year
Overview of the 2005-2006 Achievements
Nashville Schools demonstrated significant progress during the 2005-2006 academic year. In key areas, the percentage of students meeting proficiency levels required by the No Child Left Behind Act increased. Notably, 86% of students from kindergarten to eighth grade achieved proficiency or advanced levels in reading, surpassing the 83% target.
In high schools, 69% of students scored proficient or advanced on the Algebra Gateway test on their first attempt, an improvement over previous years despite being below the 75% target. Moreover, 81% of K-8 students reached proficiency or advanced levels in mathematics, exceeding the 79% benchmark.
Striving to Meet the State Average
While Nashville Schools' scores were slightly below the Tennessee state average, there have been marked improvements. The Tennessee Department of Education has set higher performance expectations in several categories. Despite having a higher percentage of low-income students, Nashville Schools achieved academic gains on par with more affluent districts.
To build on these successes, all Nashville middle schools are offering high-school-level classes, enabling students to earn up to five credits before starting high school. ACT scores have shown a steady increase over five years, with the Tennessee Department of Education rating this progress as significantly above average.
Financial Overview of the 2005-2006 School Year
During this period, Nashville Schools spent an average of $8,540 per student for 70,569 students in grades K-12. This expenditure was comparable to other districts nationwide. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, Nashville's spending was in line with districts in Albuquerque, NM; Alief, TX; Austin, TX; Omaha, NE; Portland, OR; San Francisco, CA; Tucson, AZ; and Wichita, KS. In the 2002-03 school year, Nashville's per-pupil spending matched these peer districts closely and was slightly below the national average.
Plans for 2006-2007
For the 2006-2007 school year, the Nashville School District Education Board has laid out several strategies:
- A 2% salary increase for all staff.
- More competitive starting salaries for teachers.
- A new call-home phone system to notify parents about student absences and weather-related issues.
- Expansion of the AVID program to all zoned high schools to help students graduate on time with college-ready skills.
- Opening one new school and relocating students at eight sites undergoing renovation.
These initiatives are designed to continue the upward trajectory of Nashville Schools, ensuring both students and staff have the resources needed for success.
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