The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the main federal law for K-12 public education, aims to ensure all children get a quality education. The law requires that states hold public schools accountable for how students achieve. ESSA does give states flexibility—their accountability systems can measure much more than just test scores.
- For more information on New York State’s ESSA Plan, visit the Approved New York State ESSA Plan page.
- To view recent webinars and other resources on how accountability determinations are calculated, please visit the School and District Accountability Resources and Data page.
Accountability Indicators
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has established a set of accountability indicators to measure school performance. NYSED developed these accountability indicators with the input of parents, educators, and educational experts, which include:
- student academic achievement (Weight Average Achievement, Core Subject Performance, and Student Growth [ele. only])
- progress of English language learners;
- attendance; and
- graduation rates and College and Career Readiness for high schools.
