What Is the WV Balanced Scorecard?
The Balanced Scorecard is a tool used by the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) to show how well schools and districts are doing. It helps families, educators, and communities understand school performance in key areas.
What Does It Measure?
Each school and district is rated based on several indicators:
Academic Achievement – How well students perform in subjects like English Language Arts (ELA) and Math.
Student Success Indicators – Includes:
Chronic Absenteeism (how often students miss school)
Post-secondary Outcomes (college or career readiness)
Discipline rates (suspensions, etc.)
🟢🔵🟡🔴 Color Ratings
Schools are given a color rating for each indicator:
🟢 Green – Exceeds Standards
🔵 Blue – Meets Standards
🟡 Yellow – Partially Meets Standards
🔴 Red – Does Not Meet Standards
Recent Trends (2024–2025 School Year)
86% of districts improved in ELA
83% improved in Math
76% improved attendance
Chronic absenteeism dropped to 22.8% statewide
Career Technical Education students had a 68% pass rate, up 4% from last year. [wvde.us]
Why It Matters
The Scorecard helps:
Parents understand how their child’s school is doing.
Schools identify areas to improve.
Communities support student success.