Screenings & Outcomes
TOP utilizes nationally recognized Brigance and myIGDI kindergarten-readiness assessments to evaluate students’ short-term academic gains. Likewise, through partnerships with Wichita State University and participating unified school districts, TOP kids’ educational outcomes are tracked until they graduate high school.
Although k-readiness assessments were under conversion during the 2021-2022 school year, long-term (longitudinal) results are listed below.
Conclusively, TOP Schools make a powerful and lasting difference in children’s lives.
TOP Early Learning Centers 2021-2022 Longitudinal Study Results
Thus far, we have determined:
- TOP graduates’ 89% attendance rate was equal to that of the control group.
- Overall, TOP graduates were 14% less likely than the control group to be in special education.
- Combining all grades, on average, TOP graduates were 16% less likely than the control group to have repeat discipline referrals.
- On average, TOP graduates had equal or higher grade point averages than their control group peers in 6 of 7 grades reported.
- 29% of TOP graduates were in the upper 20% of their classes regarding appropriate behavior.
- 43% of TOP graduates were in the upper 20% of their classes regarding competent social interactions.
- 40% of TOP graduates were in the upper 20% of their classes regarding emotional maturity.
- On reading standardized tests, TOP graduates in all seven grades tested were less likely to perform below grade level (Level 1) than their control group peers. In 4 of 7 grades tested, they were more likely to perform at grade level and progressing toward college readiness (Level 3).
- On math standardized tests, TOP graduates in all six grades tested were less likely to perform below grade level (Level 1) than their control group peers and more likely to perform at grade level and progressing toward college readiness (Level 3).
“The amount our children have actually learned from attending TOP Early Learning Center South is astounding! They come home sharing all sorts of new knowledge and interesting facts. They excitedly talk about their fun experiences and activities, with each new day!”
– Megan L. | Parent, TOP Early Learning Centers