About the Data: Percent of Children Reading at, or above proficient level based on 3rd-grade EOG exam

Description of the data source, numerator, denominator, and other relevant details.

Data Source(s): 

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Accountability Services

Used on prior EBCI THIP: 

No

Measure: 

Percent of American Indian students in Swain County Schools reading at or above proficient level based on the 3rd-grade End-of-Grade (EOG) exam

Baseline (Annual): 

2019:

• Percent Proficient: 52.0%
• Numerator: Number of American Indian 3rd-grade students who scored at or above proficient level in 2019
• Denominator: Total number of American Indian 3rd-grade students who took the EOG exam in 2019

Target: 

57.2%

Target-Setting Method: 

10% improvement from the baseline percentage

Numerator: 

Number of American Indian 3rd-grade students in Swain County Schools who scored at or above the proficient level on the EOG exam each year

Denominator: 

Total number of American Indian 3rd-grade students in Swain County Schools who took the EOG exam each year

Comparable National Data: 

NC: 

2023 = 48.8%

2022 = 46.4%

2021 = 45.1%

2020 = N/A

2019 = 45.1%

Data Collection Frequency: 

Annual

Additional Information:

• Trend Analysis:

  • 2019 (Baseline): 52.0% proficiency
  • 2021: Decrease to 39.3%
  • 2022: Increase to 53.8% (above baseline)
  • 2023: Decrease to 40.0%

• Observations:

  • Fluctuating Trend: The proficiency rates have fluctuated over the years, with a significant drop in 2021, a recovery in 2022, and another decline in 2023.
  • 2020 Data Unavailable: Likely due to the cancellation of standardized testing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Measure Definition:

• Percent Proficient: The percentage of American Indian 3rd-grade students who scored at or above the proficient level on the EOG reading exam.

• Proficiency Levels: Determined by the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and assessed via standardized testing.

Importance of the Measure:

• Educational Impact: Early reading proficiency is critical for academic success and is linked to higher high school graduation rates.

• Health Outcomes: Strong academic performance is associated with better health outcomes, increased employment opportunities, and improved quality of life.