The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has launched the Online Report Card, which will make K-12 public education data more accessible for students, families, and community members.
“In the past, despite the availability of the data, the public couldn’t easily access and understand how their schools were doing. That changes today,” said Gov. Tina Kotek. “I believe Oregon’s future depends on the success of its students. The online report card shows that we’re focused on outcomes and transparency.”
Previously, Oregonians had to sift through multiple Excel sheets, PDFs, and web pages to access student data. Additionally, the department said that several of Oregon’s rural school districts expressed to ODE that staff time and efforts were hindered by how cumbersome the system was.
The new report card provides an array of school, district, and state accountability data, including graphs for regular attendance, the percentage of 9th Graders On-Track to graduate from high school, and other key indicators.
The tool shows 2023-24 data that has already been released and will be updated in the fall each year. Data visualizations are provided for specific student groups, including displaying by race/ethnicity, Individualized Education Program status, and English Learner status. The Online Report Card is also available in Spanish.
“The Online Report Card is a vital step toward advancing educational equity by making critical data more transparent and accessible to all. This tool equips families and community members with information that helps them to actively engage in our shared mission of supporting every student’s success. As someone passionate about the power of data, I am excited about the visualizations that make it easier for Oregonians to understand how our education system is serving students and where we must do better to ensure Oregon’s children thrive,” ODE Director Charlene Williams said.
