Officials in the St. Joseph School District are touting progress shown in the recent Annual Performance Report (APR) for the Missouri School Improvement Program 5 (MSIP 5).

The report is the state’s yearly comprehensive assessment of school districts.  In a news release, officials say the St. Joseph School District showed growth in all five areas, and earned 124.5 points out of a total of 140 points.

The APR assesses school districts on academic achievement, subgroup achievement, college and career readiness, attendance and graduation rate.

“We are moving in the right direction and this is a positive momentum swing for us. To see growth in all five areas is an impressive feat for the students and staff in the St. Joseph School District,” said Dr. Robert Newhart, Interim Superintendent. “Our district is making progress on our graduation rates, college and career ready measures and attendance rates indicating that our students are being better prepared for life after high school,” continued Newhart.

Find more detail in the school district announcement here.