Ninth Grade Success
We measure Ninth Grade Success by the accumulation of 6.5 credits and attaining a 3.0 GPA at the end of a student’s freshman year. The University of Chigago reports that success in ninth grade is a critical indicator of future success [1]. The Education to Workforce framework recommends using multiple measures in 9th grade to strengthen predictions [2]. The disparities seen in the charts highlight the need to reduce systemic inequality in educational opportunities.
Indicator: 9th Grade Success
Measure: 3065
Standard: Earning 6.5 credits with at least a B average
Goal: 50%
Current Status: 43%
The chart below displays the number of students included in the data each year.
[1]“Ninth-Grade Success and College Readiness | Network for College Success | the University of Chicago.” Ncs.uchicago.edu, 2023, ncs.uchicago.edu/content/ninth-grade-success-and-college-readiness. Accessed 11 Jan. 2024.
[2] “9th Grade on Track | Education-To-Workforce Indicator Framework.” Www.educationtoworkforce.org, 2024, www.educationtoworkforce.org/indicators/9th-grade-track. Accessed 11 Jan. 2024.