RCPS earns Four Star School Climate Rating for 2016-17

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Four-Star School Climate Rating 2016-2017, 91.5 averagePosted on 10/30/2017

Conyers, Ga. – The Georgia Department of Education (GADOE) just released the School Climate Star Ratings for the 2016-17 school year. The Star Climate averages for Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) are shown below. The ratings are based on survey results and data from the 2016-17 school year.

According to the GADOE, school climate refers to the quality and character of school life – the “culture” of a school. A sustainable, positive school climate fosters youth development and student learning, which are essential elements for academic success, career-skill improvement and overall quality of life. The School Climate Star Rating helps determine whether a school is on the right path to school improvement.

Each school in Georgia received a 1 to 5 star rating, with 5 stars representing an excellent school climate, and 1 star representing a school climate most in need of improvement. School Climate Star Ratings are an informational tool for schools, administrators, and parents; they do not affect the school’s College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) score.

“I am delighted to see that all of our STAR rating averages have increased with a solid 4-star average across the district,” says Interim Superintendent Shirley Chesser. “These results affirm that our parents, students, and staff are all working together to support safe and positive learning environments across our school communities.”