Strategic Plan Goal 1: Student Success
We commit to reach, challenge, and prepare every student for success in school and life
Elimination of Gaps
What FCPS will eliminate gaps in opportunity, access, and achievement for all students.
How Transform current practices to ensure all students achieve academic excellence through staff use of the Closing the Achievement Gap Framework.
Success
All students will:
- Be successful in reading and mathematics;
- Be college or career ready by graduation;
- Graduate on time;
- Have a plan for college or career after high school;
- Have access to an FCPS provided individual computer or tablet consistent with One Fairfax’s policy of digital access for all residents;
Participation and performance rates will be similarly high across student groups (closing gaps) in:
- Advanced Academic Programs;
- Algebra 1 by 8th grade;
- Honors courses;
- Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses.
Success Data:
Targets not notated by an asterisk were calculated by subtracting the distance from the baseline and the aspiration (100%), dividing the distance into two 3-year increments, and adding that value to the baseline.
All students will be successful in reading and mathematics.
Achievement Gap
| 3-Year Baseline (count) | 3-Year Baseline (percent) | School Year 2020 Target | School Year 2024 Goal | ||
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| Asian | 17,358 | 91% | 94% | 100% | |
| Black | 7,269 | 72% | 81% | 100% | |
| Hispanic | 15,443 | 69% | 79% | 100% | |
| White | 35,252 | 92% | 95% | 100% | |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 18,337 | 67% | 75%* | 100% | |
| English Language Learners | 14,775 | 63% | 75%* | 100% | |
| Students with Disabilities | 8,002 | 57% | 75%* | 100% | |
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* These targets were set at the minimal Virginia accreditation standards (75% passing for reading and 70% passing for mathematics) because trends showed little movement. In SYs 2018-20, additional resources will be invested so that FCPS can reach the aspiration. Note: This metric includes alternate assessments. For this metric, English Learners include both current EL students and former EL students who are in their first 4 years of monitoring. Data source: Education Support Decision Library |
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| 3-Year Baseline (count) | 3-Year Baseline (percent) | School Year 2020 Target | School Year 2024 Goal | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 20,901 | 93% | 97% | 100% | |
| Black | 8,902 | 69% | 79% | 100% | |
| Hispanic | 19,017 | 65% | 77% | 100% | |
| White | 41,455 | 90% | 93% | 100% | |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 5,659 | 64% | 76% | 100% | |
| English Language Learners | 19,734 | 63% | 75% | 100% | |
| Students with Disabilities | 9,361 | 54% | 70%* | 100% | |
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* This target was set at the minimal Virginia accreditation standards (75% passing for reading and 70% passing for mathematics) because trends showed little movement. In SYs 2018-20, additional resources will be invested so that FCPS can reach the aspiration. Note: This metric includes alternate assessments. For this metric, English Learners include both current EL students and former EL students who are in their first 4 years of monitoring. Data source: Education Support Decision Library |
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| 3-Year Baseline (count) | 3-Year Baseline (percent) | School Year 2020 Target | School Year 2024 Goal | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,378 | 85% | 90% | 100% | |
| Black | 990 | 68% | 79% | 100% | |
| Hispanic | 2,143 | 55% | 70% | 100% | |
| White | 4,760 | 88% | 92% | 100% | |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 2,447 | 52% | 68% | 100% | |
| English Language Learners | 2,120 | 47% | 65% | 100% | |
| Students with Disabilities | 741 | 48% | 65% | 100% | |
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Note: For this metric, students with disabilities do not include Category B, level 2 students. Data source: Office of Student Testing |
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| 3-Year Baseline (count) | 3-Year Baseline (percent) | School Year
2020 Target |
School Year
2024 Goal |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Learner Students | Virginia is currently defining an approach to measuring growth to English proficiency in five years. Virginia’s approach should be available in winter 2019. FCPS will align its approach and data to Virginia’s once it becomes available. | 100% | ||
All students will be college or career ready by graduation.
Achievement Gap
| 3-Year Baseline (count) | 3-Year Baseline (percent) | School Year 2020 Target | School Year 2024 Goal | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,029 | 73% | 82% | 100% | |
| Black | 555 | 39% | 59% | 100% | |
| Hispanic | 1,026 | 43% | 62% | 100% | |
| White | 4,108 | 69% | 79% | 100% | |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 1,164 | 42% | 61% | 100% | |
| English Language Learners | 37 | 8% | 39% | 100% | |
| Students with Disabilities | 295 | 19% | 46% | 100% | |
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Note: College-level exam refers to AP/IB tests. For this metric, students with disabilities do not include Category B, level 2 students. Data source: Department of Information Technology |
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All students will graduate on time.
Achievement Gap
| 3-Year Baseline (count) | 3-Year Baseline (percent) | School Year 2020 Target | School Year 2024 Goal | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,676 | 97% | 98% | 100% | |
| Black | 1,384 | 92% | 95% | 100% | |
| Hispanic | 2,321 | 77% | 80% | 100% | |
| White | 5,911 | 97% | 98% | 100% | |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 2,826 | 85% | 90% | 100% | |
| English Language Learners | 1,314 | 66% | 72%* | 100% | |
| Students with Disabilities | 1,633 | 90% | 93% | 100% | |
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* This target was adjusted by 5 percentage points because trends showed little movement. In SYs 2018-20, additional resources will be invested so that FCPS can reach the aspiration. Data source: Virginia Department of Education |
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All students will have a plan for college or career after high school.
Achievement Gap
| 3-Year Baseline (count) | 3-Year Baseline (percent) | School Year 2020 Target | School Year 2024 Goal | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,689 | 99% | 100% | 100% | |
| Black | 1,384 | 97% | 98% | 100% | |
| Hispanic | 2,338 | 97% | 98% | 100% | |
| White | 5,841 | 98% | 99% | 100% | |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 2,812 | 97% | 98% | 100% | |
| English Language Learners | 393 | 90% | 93% | 100% | |
| Students with Disabilities | 1,576 | 93% | 95% | 100% | |
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Data source: Department of Information Technology |
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All students will have access to an FCPS provided individual computer or tablet consistent with One Fairfax’s policy of digital access for all residents.
Access Gap
| 3-Year Baseline (count) | 3-Year Baseline (percent) | School Year 2020 Target | School Year 2024 Goal | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 735 | 7% | 100% | 100% | |
| Black | 646 | 11% | 100% | 100% | |
| Hispanic | 1,862 | 13% | 100% | 100% | |
| White | 1,044 | 4% | 100% | 100% | |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 1,125 | 11% | 100% | 100% | |
| English Language Learners | 1,086 | 16% | 100% | 100% | |
| Students with Disabilities | 694 | 9% | 100% | 100% | |
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Data source: Student Information System |
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Participation and performance rates will be similarly high across student groups in Advanced Academic Programs (AAP)
Opportunity Gap
| 3-Year Baseline (count) | 3-Year Baseline (percent) | School Year 2020 Target | School Year 2024 Goal | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schools | 88 out of 141 | 62% | 106 out of 141 | 141 out of 141 | |
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Note: Schools include all elementary schools, including AAP centers. Data source: Office of Student Testing |
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| 3-Year Baseline (count) | 3-Year Baseline (percent) | School Year 2020 Target | School Year 2024 Goal | ||
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| Schools | 54 out of 112 | 48% | 73 out of 112 | 112 out of 112 | |
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Note: Schools include all elementary schools, excluding AAP centers. Data source: Office of Student Testing |
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| 3-Year Baseline (count) | 3-Year Baseline (percent) | School Year 2020 Target | School Year 2024 Goal | |
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| Classrooms | The information for this metric will be collected in the spring of 2019. | 100% | ||
Access Gap
| 3-Year Baseline (count) | 3-Year Baseline (percent) | School Year
2020 Target |
School Year 2024 Target (interim) | School Year
2030 Goal |
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| Asian | 6,667 | 40% | At or above 25% | At or above 25% | Equal across student groups |
| Black | 1,134 | 13% | 17% | At or above 25% | Equal across student groups |
| Hispanic | 1,788 | 9% | 14% | At or above 25% | Equal across student groups |
| White | 9,611 | 29% | At or above 25% | At or above 25% | Equal across student groups |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 1,739 | 7% | 13% | At or above 25% | Equal across student groups |
| English Language Learners | 157 | 1% | 9% | At or above 25% | Equal across student groups |
| Students with Disabilities | 580 | 6% | 12% | At or above 25% | Equal across student groups |
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Note: FCPS aspires to have equal participation across all student groups. The interim aspiration is set at the total percentage of FCPS students participating in advanced academic programs during the baseline years, which is 25 percent, n=20,678. Participation includes level IV eligible students and students who were not eligible but receive level IV instruction. For this metric, students with disabilities do not include Category B, level 2 students. Data source: Student Information System |
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Achievement Gap
| 3-Year Baseline (count) | 3-Year Baseline (percent) | School Year
2020 Target |
School Year
2024 Goal |
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| Asian | 5,419 | 81% | 88% | 100% | |
| Black | 613 | 54% | 69% | 100% | |
| Hispanic | 1,037 | 58% | 72% | 100% | |
| White | 7,086 | 74% | 82% | 100% | |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 924 | 53% | 69% | 100% | |
| English Language Learners | 52 | 33% | 56% | 100% | |
| Students with Disabilities | 401 | 69% | 80% | 100% | |
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Note: For this metric, students with disabilities do not include Category B, level 2 students. The 3-year baseline for all students is 74 percent, n=15,257. Data source: Office of Student Testing |
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Participation and performance rates will be similarly high across student groups in Algebra 1 by 8th grade.
Access Gap
| 3-Year Baseline (count) | 3-Year Baseline (percent) | School Year 2020 Target | School Year 2024 Goal | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,235 | 80% | At or above 61% | Equal across student groups | |
| Black | 597 | 42% | 48% | Equal across student groups | |
| Hispanic | 1,046 | 34% | 43% | Equal across student groups | |
| White | 4,030 | 72% | At or above 61% | Equal across student groups | |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 1,254 | 32% | 42% | Equal across student groups | |
| English Language Learners | 197 | 11% | 28% | Equal across student groups | |
| Students with Disabilities | 284 | 17% | 32% | Equal across student groups | |
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Note: FCPS aspires to have equal participation across student groups. The 18-20 target is based on the participation rate for all students in the Division, for which the 3-year baseline was 61 percent, n=8,410. For this metric, students with disabilities do not include Category B, level 2 students. Data source: Student Information System |
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Achievement Gap
| 3-Year Baseline (count) | 3-Year Baseline (percent) | School Year 2020 Target | School Year 2024 Goal | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,196 | 98% | 99% | 100% | |
| Black | 573 | 96% | 97% | 100% | |
| Hispanic | 985 | 94% | 96% | 100% | |
| White | 3,904 | 97% | 98% | 100% | |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 1,185 | 94% | 96% | 100% | |
| English Language Learners | 181 | 92% | 95% | 100% | |
| Students with Disabilities | 265 | 93% | 95% | 100% | |
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Note: For this metric, students with disabilities do not include Category B, level 2 students. The 3-year baseline for all students was 97 percent, n=8.146. Data source: Office of Student Testing |
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Participation and performance rates will be similarly high across student groups in honors courses.
Access Gap
| 3-Year Baseline (count) | 3-Year Baseline (percent) | School Year
2020 Target |
School Year
2024 Goal |
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| Asian | 13,853 | 82% | At or above 68% | Equal across student groups | |
| Black | 4,966 | 56% | 60% | Equal across student groups | |
| Hispanic | 8,093 | 41% | 49% | Equal across student groups | |
| White | 27,389 | 79% | At or above 68% | Equal across student groups | |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 9,733 | 41% | 49% | Equal across student groups | |
| English Language Learners | 903 | 9% | 29% | Equal across student groups | |
| Students with Disabilities | 2,069 | 21% | 37% | Equal across student groups | |
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Note: FCPS aspires to have equal participation across student groups. The 18-20 target is based on the participation rate for all students in the Division, for which the 3-year baseline was 68 percent, n=57,556. For this metric, students with disabilities do not include Category B, level 2 students. Data source: Student Information System |
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Achievement Gap
| 3-Year Baseline (count) | 3-Year Baseline (percent) | School Year
2020 Target |
School Year
2024 Goal |
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| Asian | 12,499 | 90% | 93% | 100% | |
| Black | 4,392 | 88% | 92% | 100% | |
| Hispanic | 7,089 | 88% | 92% | 100% | |
| White | 24,304 | 89% | 92% | 100% | |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 8,523 | 88% | 92% | 100% | |
| English Language Learners | 829 | 92% | 94% | 100% | |
| Students with Disabilities | 1,796 | 87% | 91% | 100% | |
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Note: For this metric, students with disabilities do not include Category B, level 2 students. Performance will be indicated by final course marks. The 3-year baseline for all students is 89 percent, n=51,210. Data source: Office of Student Testing |
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Participation rates will be similarly high across student groups in Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses.
Access Gap
| 3-Year Baseline (count) | 3-Year Baseline (percent) | School Year
2020 Target |
School Year
2024 Goal |
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| Asian | 2,255 | 83% | At or above 70% | Equal across student groups | |
| Black | 720 | 50% | 57% | Equal across student groups | |
| Hispanic | 2,422 | 50% | 57% | Equal across student groups | |
| White | 5,940 | 77% | At or above 70% | Equal across student groups | |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 1,417 | 49% | 56% | Equal across student groups | |
| English Language Learners | 42 | 10% | 30% | Equal across student groups | |
| Students with Disabilities | 297 | 19% | 36% | Equal across student groups | |
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Note: FCPS aspires to have equal participation across student groups. The 18-20 target is based on the participation rate for all students in the Division, for which the 3-year baseline was 70 percent, n=9,232. For this metric, students with disabilities do not include Category B, level 2 students. Data source: Student Information System |
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Achievement Gap
| 3-Year Baseline (count) | 3-Year Baseline (percent) | School Year
2020 Target |
School Year
2024 Goal |
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| Asian | 2,235 | 99% | 100% | 100% | |
| Black | 711 | 99% | 100% | 100% | |
| Hispanic | 1,182 | 97% | 98% | 100% | |
| White | 4,543 | 99% | 100% | 100% | |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 1,375 | 97% | 98% | 100% | |
| English Language Learners | 41 | 98% | 99% | 100% | |
| Students with Disabilities | 287 | 97% | 98% | 100% | |
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Note: For this metric, students with disabilities do not include Category B, level 2 students. The 3-year baseline for all students is 99 percent, n=9,130. Data source: Department of Information Technology |
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Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes
What All FCPS PreK-12 students will continuously progress in their development of Portrait of a Graduate attributes.
How Increase student opportunities to apply Portrait of a Graduate skills to real-world problems through teacher use of the Learning Model.
Success All students will meet grade-level expectations for Portrait of a Graduate outcomes. (Capstone Projects grades 3, 5, 7 or 8, 10 or 11).
Success Data:
All students will meet grade-level expectations for Portrait of a Graduate (POG) outcomes as measured by their performance on end-of-year POG Presentations of Learning (including Capstone experiences).
| 3-Year Baseline (count) | 3-Year Baseline (percent) | School Year
2020 Target |
School Year
2024 Goal |
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| Asian | The metric on Capstone projects is currently being developed. To date, FCPS has 30 schools that have piloted Portrait of a Graduate projects. | 100% | ||
| Black | 100% | |||
| Hispanic | 100% | |||
| White | 100% | |||
| Economically Disadvantaged | 100% | |||
| English Language Learners | 100% | |||
| Students with Disabilities | 100% | |||
Early Education
What All future FCPS families will access high-quality early learning experiences.
How Enhance FCPS partnership with families and the county government to ensure young children are ready for kindergarten using the Fairfax County Equitable School Readiness Plan.
Success All future FCPS students will enter kindergarten with the essential skills needed for school success.
Success Data:
All future FCPS students will enter kindergarten with the essential skills needed for school success.
| 3-Year Baseline (count) | 3-Year Baseline (percent) | School Year
2020 Target |
School Year
2024 Goal |
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| Asian | Virginia is currently defining an approach to measuring executive functioning in kindergarten. Virginia’s approach should be available in fall 2019. FCPS will align its approach and data to Virginia’s once it becomes available. | |||
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