The Boulder Valley School District jumped up a level to earn the state’s highest accreditation rating — accredited with distinction — based on preliminary ratings released Monday by the state.
“BVSD is being recognized for high achievement at all levels, strong growth at the elementary and high school levels, and how well our students are prepared for post-secondary success,” said Jonathan Dings, Boulder valley’s Executive Director of Student Assessment.
The ratings are based mainly on achievement on statewide tests and growth from year to year on language arts and math tests. At high schools, ratings also include graduation and dropout rates and college entrance exam scores.
The neighboring St. Vrain Valley School District maintained its overall rating of accredited.
“We’re very pleased,” said Tori Teague, St. Vrain Valley’s assistant superintendent for assessment.
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