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773 534 1238

National Assessment of Educational Progress


Dear Parents and Families,
On Tuesday, the National Center for Education Statistics and the National Assessment Governing Board released results from the 2017 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). These results, which are referred to as the Nation’s Report Card, confirm that CPS remains one of the fastest-improving districts in the country.

NAEP is administered biannually and helps us understand how CPS’ fourth and eighth graders compare to other states and large urban school districts across the country. Tuesday’s release reaffirms what researchers from leading universities have found: CPS students are making durable progress that is an example for other urban districts around the country. Earlier this school year, groundbreaking research from Stanford Professor Sean Reardon showed that CPS students gain six years of growth in just five years of school and are improving at a rate faster than 96 percent of school districts in the U.S. – across every racial and socioeconomic subgroup.

Between 2003 and 2017, CPS greatly narrowed the achievement gap in fourth and eighth grade reading and math between the district and the State of Illinois. We have also achieved the second highest growth in the nation since 2003 among urban districts for both 4th and 8th grade math.

“These latest NAEP scores show that Chicago maintained the progress it has made up to this point in fourth grade reading and math, and it built on its previous gains at the eighth grade level in both subjects. All in all, Chicago remains one of the fastest improving big-city school districts in the country – with much more to come. Kudos to Chicago.” – Michael Casserly, Executive Director of the Council of the Great City Schools.

Additionally, CPS African American and Hispanic students match or outperform Illinois students of the same demographic in almost every category, and the data shows that CPS students drive the state’s growth among these groups. And for the first time ever, CPS Hispanic 8th graders achieved the highest math scores of any large district in the country. This is consistent with several research studies, including UIC’s Paul Zavitkovsky, who noted that Chicago students outperform their peers with similar demographics outside of the city.

“The NAEP results add to the growing evidence of positive academic trends highlighted in other recent studies of Chicago Public Schools,” said Dr. Steve Tozer, Director of the UIC Center for Urban Education Leadership. “The data show sustained, long-term growth. By using data-informed practices and policies, CPS has emerged as a national leader for driving academic improvement.”
Chicago continues to be one of the fastest-improving large districts in the country, and we are committed to accelerating our recent success by ensuring every student in every neighborhood has access to a high quality education. I encourage you to check out the 2017 Nation’s Report Card at nationsreportcard.gov to learn more about how CPS compares to other districts around the nation. If you’re interested in learning more about NAEP, parent resources are available at nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/parents.

Sincerely,

Dr. Janice K Jackson
Chief Education Officer
Chicago Public Schools


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ARTHUR E. CANTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3740 N. Panama
Chicago, IL 60634

​773 534 1238


CPS Non-Discrimination Statement
  • Home
  • School
    • Canty History
    • Principal's Message
    • Fine and Performing Arts Magnet Cluster
    • General Info
    • News & Announcements
    • Monthly Newsletter
    • Calendar
    • Staff Directory
    • CPS Home Page
    • CPS Non-Discrimination Statement
    • Local School Council
    • Bilingual Advisory Committee
    • Wellness Program
  • Students
    • Remote Learning Resources
    • Virtual Curriculum Night 2020
    • Virtual Read Aloud
    • Student Handbook
    • Dress Code
    • 8th Grade Graduation Info
    • High School Information
    • Perfect Attendance Wall of Fame
    • Photo Gallery >
      • Canty Neighborhood Parade 2020
      • Canty Remote Spirit Week
      • Mistmatch Day 2020
      • 2nd Grade Earth Day - 2020
      • 2016 - 8th Grade Luncheon
      • 2017 8th Grade Trip
      • 2017 All Star Game
      • 2nd Grade Community Projects - 2017
      • 2nd Grade Community Projects - 2016
      • 2nd Grade Kite Day
      • 2nd Grade Science Fair - 2019
      • 3rd Grade Chicago Trip - 2018
      • 3rd Grade Science Projects 2018
      • 6th Grade Field Trip - Feed My Starving Children
      • Annex Opening
      • Barn Hill Presentation
      • Canty Garden
      • Daddy Daughter Dance 2018
      • Dance Performance Spring 2016
      • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
    • Lunch Menu
    • Student Rights & Responsibilities
    • Internet Safety
    • Student Email
    • Student Portal
    • SOAR Library Catalog
    • Achieve 3000
    • IXL
  • Parents
    • Absence Notification
    • Enrollment
    • School Forms & Documents
    • Supply Lists
    • Attendance
    • School Fee
    • Canty Gym Clothes
    • Social Work Resources - COVID-19
    • Nurse's Medical Corner
    • Parent Portal
    • Friends of Canty
    • Fundraising Opportunities
    • Volunteer
  • Remote Learning
  • Pay Student Fees