School Performance Map

So I’ve been doing a lot of research on the public schools now that we are moving to an unknown area, and just came across this map that shows the API scores for California. Academic Performance Index (API) is:

“the cornerstone of California’s Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999; (it) measures the academic performance and growth of schools on a variety of academic measures.”

I know that test scores are not always the best way to judge the success of a school, but it is a great place to start when I’m trying to get a feel for the neighborhoods.

I don’t know if there is much information for other states, but for me, this is fantastic! It’s easier to navigate than a written list when I’m looking at schools near a particular rental, and I’m just more of a visual person, so this really is awesome. I thought you might like it too.