Public schools in Matthews NC and Mint Hill NC are part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System (CMS), one of the largest systems in the country. CMS just unveiled its Data Dashboard, an online database that puts information about the system and each of its schools into a central web site.
The Data Dashboard is the place to start if you want to learn about Matthews and Mint Hill schools and compare them with other schools in the CMS system. The information presented includes not only test scores but also results of student and family surveys as well as service goals, such as whether the buses run on time. CMS identified seven Strategic Goals with performance targets for year 2010. These goals provide the organizational categories for the information.
What can you learn about the schools in Matthews and Mint Hill from the Data Dashboard?
- How does this school compare academically with other schools at CMS? Check the High Academic Achievement category.
- How do teacher credentials at this school compare with others and is the school fully staffed? Check the Effective Educators category.
- How does this school's technology compare with other schools? Check the Adequate Resources category.
- Do students and parents feel safe at this school? Check the Safe Schools category.
- Is this school making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) and how does it compare with other schools in the system? Check the Freedom, Flexibility & Accountability category.
- Do the buses run on time? Check the World Class Service category.
- Do parents think this school is responsive to them? Check the Parent Community Involvement category.
According to the Data Dashboard home page, CMS is providing the website to create a more open and transparent system and to assess the school system's progress toward their strategic goals. The information and format are a great tool for parents and educators alike.
Visit the Education Page at www.CarolinaSmallTownLiving.com to learn more about schools in Matthews and Mint Hill NC.
About the author: Carol Fox of Allen Tate Realtors is a veteran real estate agent who has been selling real estate in Matthews and Mint Hill NC for over 20 years.
Copyright 2008. Carol Fox. All rights reserved. "Matthews NC and Mint Hill NC Schools: New Tool for Schools Comparison"
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