How Teacher Grades (A–F) Are Assigned
The Equity Analytics platform assigns letter grades (A–F) to teachers based on their overall impact score. These grades are determined using cut scores, which are specific score thresholds that separate one grade from another.
This process ensures consistent and fair evaluation across all subjects and grade levels, while accounting for the different performance expectations between high school and lower grades.
How It Works
Each teacher’s impact score is compared against a set of cut scores to determine their letter grade. The platform chooses the correct grading scale based on the grade levels the teacher serves.
Step 1: Identify the Teacher’s Student Population
The platform uses enrollment data to determine which grade levels the teacher serves.
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High School Teacher:
The teacher has students enrolled in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 -
Elementary or Middle School Teacher:
The teacher does not serve students in grades 9–12
If the teacher has any students in grades 9–12, the system assigns the 1000-point high school scale.
Otherwise, the 700-point elementary/middle school scale is used.
Step 2: Apply the Correct Cut Score Scale
Once the platform identifies the teacher’s scale, either the 700-point elementary/middle school scale or the 1000-point high school scale, it uses the corresponding cut score set to assign a letter grade.
Let’s walk through two specific examples.
Example A: 300/700 Point Teachers
Who this applies to:
- Departmentalized 1st and 2nd grade teachers
- 4th–8th grade Math and ELA teachers
Grading scale:
These teachers are evaluated on the 700-point elementary/middle school scale.
| Letter Grade | Cut Score Range |
|---|---|
| A | 196 |
| B | 173 |
| C | 151 |
| D | 119 |
| F | Less than 119 |
A 4th grade math teacher with an impact score of 173 would receive a B.
Example B: 300/1000 Point Teachers
Who this applies to:
- Foundations of Algebra
- Algebra I
- English I and English II teachers
Grading scale:
These teachers are evaluated on the 1000-point high school scale.
| Letter Grade | Cut Score Range |
|---|---|
| A | 231 |
| B | 207 |
| C | 189 |
| D | 171 |
| F | Less than 171 |
An Algebra I teacher with an impact score of 210 would receive a B.
This comparison shows how the platform applies different cut score bands depending on the assignment, but ensures grading remains fair and transparent within each scale.
For a full list of the most common cut score groups and which teachers fall into them, refer to:
Summary Table
| Teacher Type | Scale Used | Description |
|---|---|---|
| High School (Grades 9–12) | 1000-point high school scale | Includes Algebra I, Biology, English I/II, and similar subjects |
| Elementary & Middle (Grades K–8) | 700-point elementary/middle school scale | Includes K–8 core subject and departmental teachers |
Key Terms
- Cut Scores: Thresholds that determine which letter grade (A–F) a teacher receives
- Impact Score: The total numeric score measuring student performance
- 700-point elementary/middle school scale: Used for K–8 teachers
- 1000-point high school scale: Used for grades 9–12
This documentation ensures that every teacher understands how their grade is calculated and that grading is equitable across all roles and assignments.
Support
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