OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Florida Department of Education just gave Marion County Public Schools an overall “C” grade, despite public schools in the district garnering 46 percent more individual “A” and “B” grades than in the previous year.
So how could such a thing happen?
“The MCPS district grade decreased primarily because new state requirements raised the grading threshold. Previously, a district needed 57 points for a “B” grade; now 60 points are needed. MCPS scored 59,” read a release from the district. “Of MCPS’ traditional public schools, all are now graded ‘A,’, ’B’, or ‘C.’ This year, 31 schools increased their overall points earned including 22 elementary, six middle, one high, and two combination schools. As well, 14 schools improved their letter grades, 31 maintained, and only one school dropped.”…