Which measure is a test of accountability indicating districts meet state targets?

• A. Accountability rating
• B. Annual performance target
• C. Adequate yearly progress (AYP)
• D. Growth model

Answer: (C)

Adequate yearly progress is the accountability standard that shows whether districts are meeting the state’s targets for student achievement each year. It looks at whether all students, including subgroups, reach the state targets across required subjects and indicators, and it signals whether the district is on track or needs support. The other measures describe different ideas: an accountability rating is a general label of performance, a fixed annual performance target is just a goal, and a growth model focuses on year-to-year improvements rather than confirming that state targets are met.