Understanding Tecumseh Local Schools' 2023-2024 Report Card
How Did Tecumseh Local Schools Perform?
Overall, Tecumseh Local Schools received 3.5 stars, meaning the district meets state standards. Here’s a look at how we did in each area:
1. Achievement: 3 Stars: This shows how well students are performing on state tests compared to the standards set by Ohio. Tecumseh Local Schools earned 3 stars, which means we’re meeting state expectations in this area, but there is room for improvement.
2. Progress: 4 Stars: Progress measures how much students are learning and growing from year to year. We earned 4 stars, which means there is significant evidence that our students are making more progress than expected. This is a big success for the district!
3. Gap Closing: 3 Stars: This rating shows how well the school is helping to close learning gaps between different groups of students, like economically disadvantaged students or students with disabilities. We earned 3 stars, which means we're meeting state standards in this area.
4. Graduation Rate: 2 Stars: This area looks at how many students graduate on time. Tecumseh Local Schools received 2 stars in this area, meaning there’s room for improvement. The district is focusing on strategies to help more students graduate on time.
5. Early Literacy: 3 Stars: This category looks at how well our youngest students (kindergarten through 3rd grade) are learning to read. We earned 3 stars, meaning we’re meeting expectations, but we know early literacy is an area where continued focus is needed, especially in some schools.
How Is the District Responding?
The district is already working on several strategies to improve in areas like early literacy and graduation rates. Teachers are undergoing professional development to improve their reading instruction, and we’ve adopted new, research-based literacy programs to help students in kindergarten through 12th grade. At the high school level, efforts are being made to support students at risk of not graduating on time.