Academic Growth
Mean Growth Percentile (MGP)
The Mean Growth Percentile (MGP) for students offers a dynamic way of looking at academic growth by comparing a student’s growth with that of his or her academic peers. The MGP is only used for students in grades 4-8 and requires two consecutive years of assessment results. Growth is expected for both high-achieving and struggling students regardless of academic proficiency. Schools must demonstrate that their students are advancing.
If a student scored very low last year, how did he/she score this year as compared to the other students who scored low last year? The average (or mean) growth percentile for all students in a school will be within the following range:
(lowest MGP)
(average MGP)
(highest MGP)
Academic Growth
English Language Arts
State
English Language Arts
50th
Student Group
Economically Disadvantaged
English Language Learners
Students with Disabilities
Students in Foster Care
Homeless
Not Applicable
Migrant
Suppressed due to small n-size
Military Connected
Not Available
Race/Ethnicity
American Indian or Alaskan
Asian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
White
Multiple Races
By Grade
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mathematics
State
Mathematics
50th
Student Group
Economically Disadvantaged
English Language Learners
Students with Disabilities
Students in Foster Care
Homeless
Not Applicable
Migrant
Military Connected
Not Available
Race/Ethnicity
American Indian or Alaskan
Asian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
White
Multiple Races
By Grade
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8