• Rachel Ward is Coordinator of Assessment, Data and Accountability for the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District.

    "The Data and Assessment department oversees district level assessments, ensures that the district is in compliance with local, state and federal guidelines and policies and supports stakeholders by providing accurate and actionable data. Data is used to learn about what students know, to plan educational experiences and to measure progress toward individual and district goals. As a former high school math teacher I enjoy seeing data in action on a daily basis. 

    I can be reached at rachel.ward@mrhschools.net or call 314-565-7456."

District Report Card, 2024

  • State and local school district report cards are critical tools for promoting accountability for schools, local school districts, and states by publicizing data about student performance and program effectiveness for parents, policy makers, and other stakeholders. Report cards help parents and the general public see where schools and districts are succeeding and where there is still work to do. A well-informed public is an important resource in the school and district improvement process. In the same way that data enables educators to make better decisions about teaching and learning, data can also help parents and other community members work more effectively with educators and local school officials to promote school change. Additionally, the more parents and community members know about the academic achievement of their children and their schools, the more likely they are to be involved in their local schools and the public school system. Equipped with information on academic results and teacher quality, parents and community members can make better decisions and choices. 
     
     
     
     
    The Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) is the state’s accountability system for reviewing, accrediting, and making classification decisions for local education agencies (LEAs i.e. school districts). It outlines expectations for school practices and student outcomes, with the goal of each student graduating ready for success in college, career, and life. MSIP 6 is intended to distinguish the performance of schools and LEAs in valid, accurate, and meaningful ways so that LEAs can continue to improve and identify areas of excellence. 

    The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) generates an Annual Performance Report (APR) for each Local Education Agency (LEA)to measure the progress of Missouri students, schools, and LEAs and to distinguish school and LEA performance. The APR is calculated as part of the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) and is the primary component of the classification recommendation to the State Board of Education. The 2022 APR marked the beginning of the MSIP 6 cycle.