The rankings analyze mathematics, reading
performance of public schools at the state and district
level
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World
Report, the global authority in education rankings, today released
the 2025 Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings. The report
includes more than 79,000 public schools that are ranked at the
state and district level.
The 2025 Best Elementary and Best Middle Schools rankings are
based on publicly available data from the U.S. Department of
Education. For district-level rankings, at least two of the top
performing schools must rank in the top 75% of the overall
elementary or middle school rankings to qualify for district-level
recognition.
"The 2025 Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings offer
parents a way to evaluate how schools are providing a high-quality
education and preparing students for future success," said
LaMont Jones, Ed.D., managing editor
for Education at U.S. News. "The data empowers families and
communities to advocate for their children's education. Research
continues to indicate that how students perform academically at
these early grade levels is a big factor in their success in high
school and beyond."
The rankings methodology focused on state assessments of
students who were proficient or above proficient in mathematics and
reading/language arts, while accounting for student background and
achievement in core subjects. Student-teacher ratios are applied to
break ties in the overall score.
Aside from the rankings, parents and caregivers of school-age
children can peruse timely advice articles on "Ways to Support Your
Child's Transition to Middle School," "How Parents Can Help
Kindergarten Readiness," "Kids YouTube Channels for Middle-School
Parents," and "Use Affirmations to Support Your Child's
Learning."
For more information, visit Best Elementary and Middle Schools
and use #BestK8Schools on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X
(formerly Twitter).
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