Table of Contents

Growth Columns

Use growth data to:

  • Make fair comparisons across subjects, grades, courses, and years
  • Find areas of strength and areas that need improvement

The table below gives general information about the growth columns and links to more in-depth information.

Column NameGlossary DefinitionWhere to Find More Information
Growth IndexAn indicator of the certainty that the group of students met, exceeded, or fell short of expected growth.Understanding the Growth Index
Effect SizeAn indicator of magnitude and practical significance that the group of students met, exceeded, or fell short of expected growth.Understanding Effect Size
Growth Measure

A conservative estimate of the growth that students made, on average, in a grade and subject or course.

Growth Measures And Standard Errors
Standard ErrorA measurement that establishes a confidence band around the growth measure and describes the certainty that the group of students met, exceeded, or fell short of expected growth.Growth Measures And Standard Errors
Standard DeviationAn indicator of the amount of variation that exists in the student-level distribution of growth. Each distribution is specific to the year and the subject/grade or course.Understanding Effect Size
Student CountThe number of students included in the analysis.Understanding the Student Count