| This is where it all comes together...
our Philosophy, our Curriculum, the dedication of our faculty and a consistent
focus on our faith all produce some terrific Test Scores that we'd like
you to know about! |
| posted: June 2007 |
| St. Paul
Students' Religious Education Tests Are Impressive! |
| St. Paul School recently received the results of the Springfield Diocesan
Religion Test - also known as A.C.R.E (Assessment of Catechism and Religious
Education). Grades 5 and 8 are tested. |
Results are reported as such:
'Needs Improvement' (low score)
'Proficient' (good score)
'Advanced' (excellent score) |
| Here are the highlights of St. Paul's results: |
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91% of the 5th Grade Class scored 'Proficient' or
above |
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95% of the 8th Grade Class scored 'Proficient' or above |
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57% of the 8th Grade Class scored 'Advanced' Results |
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| Overall, the results were very impressive and show how much emphasis
is placed on the study of our faith as well as traditional subjects. |
| posted: April 2007 |
| St. Paul
Students Score Very Well on Terra Nova Tests! |
In nationwide testing of public and private schools through
Terra Nova Standardized Tests, St. Paul Students score in the top percentiles
nationally. |
| Current results of all 8th Grade Students: |
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One half scored in the top 18%, in the nation, in
Reading. |
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One half scored in the top 25%, in the nation, in Math. |
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One half scored in the top 17%, in the nation, in Science. |
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In Reading, Math and Science, one quarter of St. Paul
8th Grade Students scored in the top 10% in the nation! |
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| Research
has shown... |
| The longer a child continues in Catholic Education, the greater
their academic success... |
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St. Paul 8th Grade Graduates' average ACT composite
score for the Mater Dei High School Class of 2007 is 27.5
(top 10% in the nation). |
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