Are Test Scores the ONLY Indicators that a School Can Use in Meeting AYP?

No. In addition to test scores, state AYP accountability systems must incorporate graduation rates for public secondary school students and “at least one other academic indicator” for public elementary school students. States may also include more additional indicators at their discretion, such as additional state or local assessments, decreases in retention rates, and/or changes in the percentages of students completing gifted and talented programs, advanced placement, and/or college preparatory courses. The rate of parental involvement could also be included as one of the indicators. If a school fails to meet their goals as established by these additional school indicators, it could be identified as not meeting AYP.