Organizational Structure:
Local control, High school proficiency exam in science: passing required for graduation. Science CRT in grades 5 and 8.

State Education Demographics

• Number of K-12 Students: 436,000
• Number of School Administrative Units: 18, 17 districts + 1 charter school district

Standards Resources:  Curriculum and Instruction

Details: 12 standards organized into 4 strands: 3 Physical Sci, 4 Life Sci., 3 Earth/space Sci., 2 nature of Sci.,  4 grade bands: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

State Science Assessment Information

• Date Established:  2003
• Grades tested: 5, 8, high school
• Time of Year: 5 & 8 spring.  HS spring grade 10, then multiple opportunities during grades 11 & 12,  passing score on hs test required for graduation