Accountability Reporting: A Map and Compass
Through the Maze

Facts about schools can be hard to decipher, and even harder to find. The good news is that a mountain of facts about public schools await you. The bad news: facts alone may not answer your questions.

Here's help finding the facts about schools and districts.

SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT CARDS

If the school accountability report cards you’re seeking are from the 100-plus districts that retained School Wise Press, you are in luck. Take a look to see if the district you're seeking appears on our client list.  Much more information about accountability reporting is available, as well.

Or take a look on this list from the California Department of Education (CDE). Pick the county first, and then select the district. You'll then click through to the district's Web site where you should find accountability reports.

A parent's guide to the accountability reports is available on the CDE's Web site.

The details of what district leaders must publish about their schools is explained, as well, on the CDE's Web site.

ED-DATA PARTNERSHIP

Data on districts, schools, counties and the state of California are also available from the Ed-Data Partnership.

GREATSCHOOLS

A slew of helpful articles, and a ton of comparative data about schools, has been published by GreatSchools.