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Data Dictionary

Definitions and data types for columns in the downloadable CSV files.

Data Dictionary provides detailed information about the fields and columns available in the downloadable data files. This resource helps users understand the structure, definitions, and data types of each field in the CSV files available for download.

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Base Columns

These columns are common across multiple indicators and appear in all or most data files.

Base columns data dictionary
Column Name Data Type Description
SchoolYearIntegerThe school year for which the data is reported (e.g., 2025).
EducationAgencyTypeStringType of education agency: "School", "District", or "State".
FullCodeStringComplete 9-character code.
CountyNameStringName of the county where the school or district is located.
DistrictNameStringName of the school district.
SchoolNameStringName of the school. Empty for district-level records.
GradeLevelStringGrade level for the data (e.g., "04", "05", "06", "07", "08", "All" for aggregated data).
IndicatorSubtypeStringSubtype of the indicator (e.g., "Composite", "ELA", "Math", "Science" for Academic Achievement; "Composite", "ELA", "Mathematics" for Academic Growth).
ReportSubgroupStringCode identifying the student subgroup (e.g., "All", "EconomicDisadvantage_No", "ELL_No", "IEP_Yes", etc.).
ReportSubgroupShortNameStringShort display name for the student subgroup (e.g., "All", "Not Econ Dis", "Not EL", "SWD").
ReportSubgroupLongNameStringFull display name for the student subgroup (e.g., "All", "Not Economically Disadvantaged", "Not English Learner", "Students with Disabilities").
IndicatorValueDecimalPercentage value as a decimal representing the indicator score (e.g., 29.4 for 29.4%).
IndicatorValueIntIntegerInteger version of the indicator value, rounded from IndicatorValue (e.g., 29).
IndexValueIntegerIndex value used for accountability calculations and scoring.
MetTargetIntegerPercentage of students meeting the target (proficient or advanced).
BelowTargetIntegerPercentage of students below the target (basic or below basic).
GradeLevelLowStringLowest grade level in the range for the data (e.g., "09" for grades 9-12). Empty for single grade level or aggregated data.
GradeLevelHighStringHighest grade level in the range for the data (e.g., "12" for grades 9-12). Empty for single grade level or aggregated data.
YearIntegerThe year for which the data is reported (typically matches SchoolYear or CohortGraduationYear).

Academic Achievement

Academic Achievement measures student performance on state assessments in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science. The indicator includes composite scores and subject-specific performance levels.

Academic Achievement indicator data dictionary
Column Name Data Type Description
MetTargetAdvancedIntegerPercentage of students meeting the advanced performance target.
MetTargetProficientIntegerPercentage of students meeting the proficient performance target.
AdvancedIntegerPercentage of students performing at the advanced level.
ProficientIntegerPercentage of students performing at the proficient level.
BasicIntegerPercentage of students performing at the basic level.
BelowBasicIntegerPercentage of students performing at the below basic level.

Academic Growth

Academic Growth measures the progress students make from one year to the next on state assessments.

Academic Growth indicator data dictionary
Column Name Data Type Description
GrowthLevel11IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 1 (previous year) to Level 1 (current year).
GrowthLevel12IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 1 (previous year) to Level 2 (current year).
GrowthLevel13IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 1 (previous year) to Level 3 (current year).
GrowthLevel14IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 1 (previous year) to Level 4 (current year).
GrowthLevel15IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 1 (previous year) to Level 5 (current year).
GrowthLevel16IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 1 (previous year) to Level 6 (current year).
GrowthLevel17IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 1 (previous year) to Level 7 (current year).
GrowthLevel18IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 1 (previous year) to Level 8 (current year).
GrowthLevel21IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 2 (previous year) to Level 1 (current year).
GrowthLevel22IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 2 (previous year) to Level 2 (current year).
GrowthLevel23IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 2 (previous year) to Level 3 (current year).
GrowthLevel24IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 2 (previous year) to Level 4 (current year).
GrowthLevel25IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 2 (previous year) to Level 5 (current year).
GrowthLevel26IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 2 (previous year) to Level 6 (current year).
GrowthLevel27IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 2 (previous year) to Level 7 (current year).
GrowthLevel28IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 2 (previous year) to Level 8 (current year).
GrowthLevel31IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 3 (previous year) to Level 1 (current year).
GrowthLevel32IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 3 (previous year) to Level 2 (current year).
GrowthLevel33IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 3 (previous year) to Level 3 (current year).
GrowthLevel34IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 3 (previous year) to Level 4 (current year).
GrowthLevel35IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 3 (previous year) to Level 5 (current year).
GrowthLevel36IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 3 (previous year) to Level 6 (current year).
GrowthLevel37IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 3 (previous year) to Level 7 (current year).
GrowthLevel38IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 3 (previous year) to Level 8 (current year).
GrowthLevel41IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 4 (previous year) to Level 1 (current year).
GrowthLevel42IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 4 (previous year) to Level 2 (current year).
GrowthLevel43IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 4 (previous year) to Level 3 (current year).
GrowthLevel44IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 4 (previous year) to Level 4 (current year).
GrowthLevel45IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 4 (previous year) to Level 5 (current year).
GrowthLevel46IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 4 (previous year) to Level 6 (current year).
GrowthLevel47IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 4 (previous year) to Level 7 (current year).
GrowthLevel48IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 4 (previous year) to Level 8 (current year).
GrowthLevel51IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 5 (previous year) to Level 1 (current year).
GrowthLevel52IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 5 (previous year) to Level 2 (current year).
GrowthLevel53IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 5 (previous year) to Level 3 (current year).
GrowthLevel54IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 5 (previous year) to Level 4 (current year).
GrowthLevel55IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 5 (previous year) to Level 5 (current year).
GrowthLevel56IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 5 (previous year) to Level 6 (current year).
GrowthLevel57IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 5 (previous year) to Level 7 (current year).
GrowthLevel58IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 5 (previous year) to Level 8 (current year).
GrowthLevel61IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 6 (previous year) to Level 1 (current year).
GrowthLevel62IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 6 (previous year) to Level 2 (current year).
GrowthLevel63IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 6 (previous year) to Level 3 (current year).
GrowthLevel64IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 6 (previous year) to Level 4 (current year).
GrowthLevel65IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 6 (previous year) to Level 5 (current year).
GrowthLevel66IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 6 (previous year) to Level 6 (current year).
GrowthLevel67IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 6 (previous year) to Level 7 (current year).
GrowthLevel68IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 6 (previous year) to Level 8 (current year).
GrowthLevel71IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 7 (previous year) to Level 1 (current year).
GrowthLevel72IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 7 (previous year) to Level 2 (current year).
GrowthLevel73IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 7 (previous year) to Level 3 (current year).
GrowthLevel74IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 7 (previous year) to Level 4 (current year).
GrowthLevel75IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 7 (previous year) to Level 5 (current year).
GrowthLevel76IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 7 (previous year) to Level 6 (current year).
GrowthLevel77IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 7 (previous year) to Level 7 (current year).
GrowthLevel78IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 7 (previous year) to Level 8 (current year).
GrowthLevel81IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 8 (previous year) to Level 1 (current year).
GrowthLevel82IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 8 (previous year) to Level 2 (current year).
GrowthLevel83IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 8 (previous year) to Level 3 (current year).
GrowthLevel84IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 8 (previous year) to Level 4 (current year).
GrowthLevel85IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 8 (previous year) to Level 5 (current year).
GrowthLevel86IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 8 (previous year) to Level 6 (current year).
GrowthLevel87IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 8 (previous year) to Level 7 (current year).
GrowthLevel88IntegerNumber of students transitioning from Level 8 (previous year) to Level 8 (current year).

Chronic Absenteeism

Chronic Absenteeism tracks the percentage of students who are absent 10% or more of enrolled school days.

Chronic Absenteeism indicator data dictionary
Column Name Data Type Description
NotChronicallyAbsentDecimalPercentage of students who are NOT chronically absent (attended 90% or more of enrolled school days).
ChronicallyAbsentDecimalPercentage of students who are chronically absent (absent 10% or more of enrolled school days).

English Language Proficiency Progress

English Language Proficiency Progress measures the progress of English Learners (ELs) toward English language proficiency.

English Language Proficiency Progress indicator data dictionary
Column Name Data Type Description
NotOnTrackIntegerPercentage of students not on track to meet English language proficiency targets.
OnTrackIntegerPercentage of students on track to meet English language proficiency targets.
ProficientExitedIntegerPercentage of students who achieved proficiency and exited EL services.
ProficientAutoExitedIntegerPercentage of students who achieved proficiency and were automatically exited from EL services.
ProficientPriorYearIntegerPercentage of students who were already proficient in the prior year.

Graduation

Graduation measures the percentage of students who graduate from high school within four, five, or six years.

Graduation indicator data dictionary
Column Name Data Type Description
CohortGraduationYearIntegerThe year in which the graduation cohort is expected to graduate (e.g., 2024 for the class of 2024).

Postsecondary Opportunities

Postsecondary Opportunities measures student participation and success in advanced coursework, career and technical education, and postsecondary enrollment.

All columns for Postsecondary Opportunities are included in the Base Columns section above.