Improved student test scores
Measure

• English/language arts assessment scores, 3-8, HS
• Mathematics assessment scores, 3-8, HS
• MI School Report Cards
• AYP report

Reduced gaps in student achievement
Measure

• English/language arts assessments, disaggregate by subgroup
• Mathematics assessments, disaggregate by subgroups
• Science assessments (begin in 2007)

Increased participation in rigorous high school curriculum
Measure

• AP enrollment
• International Baccalaureate enrollment
• State scholars participation
• Dual enrollment participation

Increased number of high school students entering college
Measure

• Number/percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking Michigan resident undergraduate students entering a Michigan college who graduated from high school in the past 12 months

Reduced college dropout rates
Measure

• Percent of returning first-time full-time degree/certificate seeking students who entered college in previous fall term
• Percent of returning first-time part-time degree/certificate seeking students who entered college in previous fall term
• Six-year graduation rate of full time students (4-year institutions)
• Three-year graduation rate of full time students (less than 4-year institutions)

Increased number of college degrees/credentials
Measure

• Number of active duty military and family members attending Michigan public colleges and universities
• Number of academic year awards/degrees conferred