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Ninth grade success

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Indicator: Ninth Grade Success

Measure: 3065

Standard: Earning 6.5 credits with at least a B average

Goal: 50%

Current Status: 45%

About Ninth Grade Success

We measure Ninth Grade Success by the accumulation of 6.5 credits and attaining a 3.0 GPA at the end of a student’s freshman year. The University of Chicago reports that success in ninth grade is a critical indicator of future success [1]. The Education to Workforce framework recommends using multiple measures in 9th grade to strengthen predictions [2]. The disparities seen in the charts highlight the need to reduce systemic inequality in educational opportunities.

Data dashboards

Ninth grade success trends by gender

Ninth grade success trends by race & ethnicity

 

Ninth grade success trends-other data

 

Ninth grade students included in yearly data

 

Research reports and resources

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