USD 313
BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler Unified School District 313 has been honored with a total of six Kansas Department of Education Star Awards. This recognition celebrates the district's dedication to success in the outcome measures that Kansans value. These outcomes are categorized as either quantitative or qualitative measures
The KSDE Star Recognition Program, underpinned by Kansans' vision for education, celebrates district success in outcome measures that matter most to the community and state. Receiving any color of award shows dedication to meeting and exceeding both the quantitative and qualitative expectations for educational excellence.
Buhler USD 313 received the following KSDE Star Awards:
Social-Emotional Growth (Copper): Locally measured and state committee reviewed; This award shows progress toward achievement of the State Board of Education’s social-emotional outcome and goal of each student developing the social, emotional and character competencies that promote learning and success in life.
Kindergarten Readiness (Bronze): This award recognizes communities that offer quality, inclusive opportunities to young children and their families so that each student enters kindergarten at age 5 socially, emotionally and academically prepared for success.
Academically Prepared for Postsecondary (Copper): Recognizes those districts whose students are scoring above the state average on state assessments, with the highest awards going to school districts with 75% of students at levels 3 and 4.
Graduation (Bronze): The High School Graduation Star Award recognizes those districts with graduation rates above the state average, with the highest recognition for those districts at or above 95%.
Postsecondary Effectiveness (Gold): The Postsecondary Effectiveness Star Award recognizes districts that exceed the predicted effectiveness rates (including risk factors) compared to their actual effectiveness rate within a margin of error, with the highest recognition for those districts at or above 70%.
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