Kentucky Schools Get New Performance Metrics | Bowling Green News

Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 3, 2026 · 1m

Kentucky’s schools are getting a major overhaul in how they’re graded—ditching old metrics like “status and change” and “school climate” for sharper, student-focused measures. New priorities include tracking individual growth in reading and math, tackling chronic absenteeism, and boosting college access through FAFSA completion. Test scores, graduation rates, and EL progress now carry heavier weight, while fresh data on teacher credentials and student outcomes will shape the picture. Color-coded ratings like “blue ribbon” or “needs improvement” are still being finalized—but this revamped…