Future Ready PA Index

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 moves beyond a single, summative score to increase transparency around school and student group performance. The index features a dashboard approach to present data and information. The Future Ready PA Index illustrates student and school success via three color-coded categories for academic performance, student progress, and college and career readiness. The Future Ready PA Index will provide the public with a more comprehensive look at how Pennsylvania schools are educating students. The three dashboard categories are described below. 

State Assessment Measures 

• PSSA and Keystone Assessments
• PVAAS Growth Expectations
• Percent Advanced on the PSSA or Keystone Exam 
   

On-Track Measures 

• English Language Proficiency 
• Attendance 
• Grade 3 Reading and Grade 7 Mathematics 
   

College and Career Readiness 

• Graduation Rate 
• Career Ready Benchmark (Grade 5, 8, and 11)
• Industry-based learning credentials
• AP, IB, or CTE Coursework 
• Post-Secondary Transition to School, Work, or Military

Visit Future Ready PA to view the Index dashboard for your child's school.

You can also view a short video Navigating the Future Ready Index  to help you get started.