AmbitiousInstructionEffectiveLeadersCollaborativeTeachersInvolvedFamiliesSupportiveEnvironment

University of Chicago - North Kenwood/Oakland Dashboard Summary

Overall in 2022, UCCS - NKO is well-organized for improvement.

The overall performance score is comprised of each of the 5Essentials scores. Schools that are at or above benchmark on 3 or more essentials are 10 times more likely to improve than schools that are below the benchmark.

Where is University of Chicago - North Kenwood/Oakland performing the highest?
Academic Personalism99
Academic Press99
English Instruction99
Math Instruction99
Peer Support for Academic Work99
What has improved most for University of Chicago - North Kenwood/Oakland?
Collaborative Practices92 + 39
Quality of Student Discussion66 + 21
Math Instruction99 + 18
Student-Teacher Trust73 + 12
English Instruction99 + 11
Where is University of Chicago - North Kenwood/Oakland performing the lowest?
School Commitment40
Safety46
Teacher Influence49
Teacher-Parent Trust53
Teacher-Principal Trust61
What has decreased most for University of Chicago - North Kenwood/Oakland?
Parent Influence on Decision Making in Schools65 - 12
Instructional Leadership82 - 11
Program Coherence85 - 5
Teacher-Principal Trust61 - 3
School Commitment40 - 1
5Essentials

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Ambitious Instruction

In schools with strong Ambitious Instruction, classes are challenging and engaging. The instruction is clear, well-structured, and encourages students to build and apply knowledge. When combined with a supportive environment, Ambitious Instruction has the most direct effect on student learning. It is:

  • well-defined with clear expectations for student success,
  • interactive and encourages students to build and apply knowledge,
  • well-paced (not measured), and
  • aligned across grades (not measured).

Effective Leaders

In schools with Effective Leaders, principals and teachers work together to implement a shared vision. In such schools, people, programs, and resources are focused on a vision for sustained improvement. Leaders:

  • practice shared leadership,
  • set high goals for quality instruction,
  • maintain mutually trusting and respectful relationships,
  • support professional advancement for faculty and staff, and
  • manage resources for sustained program improvement (not measured).

Collaborative Teachers

In schools with strong Collaborative Teachers, all teachers collaborate to promote professional growth. In such schools, teachers are:

  • active partners in school improvement,
  • committed to the school, and
  • focused on professional development.

Involved Families

In schools with Involved Families, the entire staff builds strong external relationships. Such schools:

  • see parents as partners in helping students learn,
  • value parents' input and participation in advancing the school's mission, and
  • support efforts to strengthen its students' community resources.

Supportive Environment

In schools with a Supportive Environment, the school is safe, demanding, and supportive. In such schools:

  • students feel safe in and around the school,
  • they find teachers trust-worthy and responsive to their academic needs,
  • all students value hard work, and
  • teachers push all students toward high academic performance.
  • Essentials Overall
  • Performance Detail
2019Very WeakWeakNeutralStrongVery Strong20212022020406080100
  • Ambitious Instruction91 + 13
  • Supportive Environment79 - 7
  • Collaborative Teachers72 + 11
  • Effective Leaders69 - 5
  • Involved Families62 + 0