Future Ready PA Index
The Pennsylvania Department of Education recognizes that students – and the schools that serve them – are more than just standardized test scores.
Launched in November 2018, the Future Ready PA Index is the result of discussions with thousands of educators, parents, advocates, policymakers, and business leaders across Pennsylvania about how communities should evaluate schools.
The tool moves beyond a single, summative score to increase transparency around school and student group performance – it features a dashboard approach to present data and information. The Future Ready PA Index illustrates student and school success via three color-coded categories: academic performance, student progress, and college and career readiness, providing the public with a more comprehensive look at how Pennsylvania's schools are educating students.
Visit the Future Ready PA Index.*
*The Future Ready PA Index's public-facing website (futurereadypa.org) went live on Friday, October 16, 2020, and features updated data elements and advanced search features.
2020 Future Ready PA Index Indicators Summary Chart
Percent Proficient & Advanced ELA/Literature
Mathematics/Algebra
Science/Biology | No Change | 2018-19 |
Meeting Annual Growth Expectations (PVAAS) ELA/Literature
Mathematics/Algebra
Science/Biology | No Change | 2018-19 |
Percent Advanced ELA/Literature
Mathematics/Algebra
Science/Biology | No Change | 2018-19 |
| English Language Proficiency | New Data | 2019-20 |
Regular Attendance
Lagging (one year) Indicator | New Data | 2018-19 |
Early Indicators of Success Grade 3 Reading
Grade 7 Math | No Change | 2018-19 |
Graduation Rate
Lagging (one year) Indicator | New Data | 2018-19 |
| Career Standards Benchmark | No Change | 2018-19 |
| Industry-based Learning | No Change | 2018-19 |
| Advanced on Industry-based Competency Assessment | No Change | 2018-19 |
| Rigorous Courses of Study | No Change | 2018-19 |
Postsecondary Transition to School, Military and Work
Lagging (16 month) Indicator | New Data | 2017-18 |
Questions or comments?
Would you like to share feedback on the Future Ready PA Index? Do you have a question about this tool? Send an email to: ra-edfuturereadypa@pa.gov