NCES Data Explained: What CCD and EDFacts Actually Measure
The two federal datasets behind every US public school profile, what they measure, and what the numbers can (and can't) tell you.
Read article →Data-driven analysis of school performance, rankings, parent guides, state comparisons, and what the numbers really tell us about education quality.
The two federal datasets behind every US public school profile, what they measure, and what the numbers can (and can't) tell you.
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Read article →Charter schools are free public schools with their own enrollment process. How the lottery works and how to improve your odds.
Read article →Most "best schools near me" lists rank by home prices, not outcomes. How to find actually good schools using public data.
Read article →Learn which metrics actually predict student success and how to evaluate schools beyond reputation.
Read article →The national average is 16:1. Learn what ratios actually predict better outcomes and find schools with the smallest class sizes.
Read article →After analyzing 88,000+ schools, here are the five factors that separate good schools from mediocre ones.
Read article →The top 25 public schools ranked by enrollment, proficiency rates, and graduation rates from NCES and EDFacts data.
Read article →What school test scores actually mean, how to interpret proficiency rates, and what the numbers tell you about a school.
Read article →All 50 states ranked by proficiency rates and graduation rates, which states produce the best student outcomes.
Read article →These high-poverty schools achieve proficiency rates that rival wealthy suburban schools.
Read article →Proficiency and graduation rate comparison of charter and traditional public schools, what the data actually shows.
Read article →Magnet schools offer specialized programs in STEM, arts, and more. See how they perform and learn the application process.
Read article →Complete state-by-state graduation rate comparison based on NCES data.
Read article →School ratings influence home prices and enrollment. How accurate are they? An honest look.
Read article →COVID-19 caused the largest learning loss in modern history. Three years later, where do schools stand?
Read article →The top 50 school districts ranked by proficiency rates and graduation data across all schools.
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