Georgia's Single Statewide Accountability System (SSAS) includes an Accountability Profile for every public school and school system in the state. The Accountability Profile is composed of:

1. An absolute performance determination based on Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).
2. A Performance Index based on annual growth in academic achievement as measured by statewide assessments.
3. Performance Highlights which provide recognition for schools and school systems based on academic related indicators.

Click here to view an overview of the SSAS Profile and Awards.

 

Single Statewide Accountability System Awards

Awards are provided to schools on either or both excellence in student achievement and progress on student achievement and may include recognition, flexibility/autonomy, and financial awards subject to appropriation by the Georgia General Assembly.

• Greatest Gain in Percentage of Students Meeting and Exceeding Standards. Click here for a list of Greatest Gain Winners.
• Highest Percentage of Students Meeting and Exceeding Standards. Click here for a list of Highest Percentage Winners.

Criteria were developed comparing the most recent two years of Criterion Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) (grades 1-8 in reading, English/language arts, math, social studies, and science) and/or the Georgia High School Graduation Test (grade 11 first time test takers - English/language arts, math, science, and social studies). Criteria were based on Full Academic Year (FAY) students.

Have questions regarding the Single Statewide Accountability System (SSAS) or Award Criteria? Please contact the Governor's Office of Student Achievement - www.gaosa.org or (404) 463-1150.

 

Greatest Gain Minimum Requirements

• Platinum Schools must have made AYP for 3 consecutive years and have a minimum of 35% Exceeding Standards and a Meets + Exceeds Gain equal to or greater than:
  • 2.05% for Elementary Schools
  • 2.23% for Middle Schools
  • 5.79% for High Schools
• Gold Schools must have made AYP for 2 consecutive years and have a minimum of 30% Exceeding Standards and a Meets + Exceeds Gain equal to or greater than:
  • 2.58% for Elementary Schools
  • 3.59% for Middle Schools
  • 7.65% for High Schools
• Silver Schools must have made AYP for 2 consecutive years and have a minimum of 25% Exceeding Standards and a Meets + Exceeds Gain equal to or greater than:
  • 5.66% for Elementary Schools
  • 4.15% for Middle Schools
  • 6.34% for High Schools
• Bronze Schools must not be in Needs Improvement status and have a minimum of 20% Exceeding Standards and a Meets + Exceeds Gain equal to or greater than:
  • 5.3% for Elementary Schools
  • 5.46% for Middle Schools
  • 8.89% for High Schools

 

Highest Percentage Minimum Requirements

• Platinum Schools must have made AYP for 3 consecutive years and have a minimum of 35% Exceeding Standards and at least 98% of Students Meeting and Exceeding Standards.
• Gold Schools must have made AYP for 2 consecutive years and have a minimum of 30% Exceeding Standards and at least 97% of Students Meeting and Exceeding Standards.
• Silver Schools must have made AYP for 2 consecutive years and have a minimum of 25% Exceeding Standards and at least 96% of Students Meeting and Exceeding Standards.
• Bronze Schools must not be in Needs Improvement status and have a minimum of 20% Exceeding Standards and at least 95% of Students Meeting and Exceeding Standards.