Worcester County Public Schools continues to be committed to the
academic achievement of all students. Achievement gaps are narrowing,
but challenges still exist. One of our challenges relates to the African
American achievement gap. With our committed teaching staff and with
support from our parents and community, the school system will continue
to make progress toward accelerating African American achievement and
eliminating all achievement gaps.
What is the Achievement Gap?
The achievement gap represents the disparity in academic performance
between different subgroups of students in regards to race/ethnicity,
economic status, and gender. The achievement gap may also be defined in
terms of the individual; it represents the distance from where the
student is achieving in relation to the standard. Whether the
achievement gap refers to a subgroup or an individual, the gap
represents consistent differences in student academic achievement.
To review recommendations for improving African American student achievement and eliminating achievement gaps, see the Accelerating the Achievement of African American Students report found here.