Lower School Grading

At Paul Cuffee Lower School we use a standards-based grading system. The grades are a measure of what students know and are be able to do at each grade level. Students’ proficiency is rated on a scale from 1-4.

Grade Performance Descriptor
4
Exceeds the Standard
Student has exceeded the grade-level expectations taught for that standard.
3
Meets the Standard
Student has reached or mastered grade-level expectations taught for that standard.
2
Approaching the Standard
Student is working towards proficiency with steady progress toward the grade-level standard.
1
Not Meeting Standard
Student is working towards proficiency with limited progress toward the grade-level standard.
Blank
N/A
Not assessed at this time.

 

PCS BY THE NUMBERS

Average Class Size: 20
Current Enrollment: 820
Students of Color: 96%
Female Students: 51%
Male Students: 49%
Free/Reduced Price Lunch Eligibility: 82%
Multi-Language Learners: 19%
Students Receiving Special Education Services: 13%
Total Employees: 168
BIPOC: 45%
Female Employees: 75%
Male Employees: 25%