Goshen Local Schools earned five stars overall on the Ohio school report cards released Tuesday, Sept. 15. This is the highest rating possible, and places Goshen among the highest ranked districts in the state.
Goshen exceeded or significantly exceeded state expectations in all areas of measurement, including graduation rate and achievement.
Superintendent Brian Bailey said the high rating is a credit to the hard work of both students and staff.
"Earning a five-star rating is a testament to the extraordinary effort happening in our classrooms every single day,” Bailey said. “This achievement belongs to our tireless teachers and support staff, our hardworking students, and the families who partner with us every step of the way.
“While we are proud of this distinction, a rating is simply a reflection of our mission: ensuring every child in our community receives the high-quality education and support they deserve."
In addition to the overall rating, the report card measures five components: Achievement, Progress, Gap Closing, Graduation, and Early Literacy. Goshen earned:
5 stars in graduation rate
5 stars in College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness
5 stars in gap closing
4 stars in achievement
4 stars in early literacy
4 stars in progress
The ratings for each building were:
Goshen High School - 4.5
Goshen Middle School - 4.5
Spaulding Elementary - 4.5
Marr/Cook Elementary - 4.0
To calculate these ratings, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce uses test results from standardized tests in grades 3 through 12 taken each spring.
View more information on the ODEW website.