SchoolGrade – Find Schools That Outperform Their Context

See actual results next to data-driven expectations so you can spot real impact – not just raw scores.

What is SchoolGrade?

We turn state test results into a single, comparable letter grade and show how each school performs relative to what we’d expect given its community context. Clear. Comparable. Context-aware.

Schools can’t pay to change grades. See our full methodology.

How SchoolGrade Works

SchoolGrade™

One letter grade anchored in state test proficiency – easy to scan, built for comparison.

Actual vs Projected

We estimate expected proficiency from community context, then show actual results side by side.

Teacher Grade

A simple summary of the gap: Greatly Exceeds, Exceeds, Meets, Below expectations.

Why This Helps Families

Compare apples to apples: We separate context from performance so you can see real impact.
Spot hidden gems: Schools beating expectations may not top raw score lists.
Use it as a starting point: Dig deeper on each city or school page.

A school "below expectations" isn’t automatically a bad school. It’s a signal, not a verdict. Use it to guide deeper research.