66% Fail No Child Left Behind

Although test results this year for nearly all grades improved, 66% of all Hawaii schools missed the progress goals prescribed in the No Child Left Behind Law. 187 schools did not pass AYP compared to the 97 (34%) that did pass. This is down from the 42% last year. Principals also worry that because of budget cuts, many schools could face even lower results this coming year.

However, NCLB standards are rising so the numbers do not tell the whole story. The original 39% reading proficiency has risen to 65% and the original 19% math proficiency has risen to 44%, both dramatic increases.

The NCLB standards will continue to rise until 2014 when the goal is to have 100% of students demonstrate high skill level.

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