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Accountability Department

Mission

It is the mission of the Gaston County 草榴社区’s Accountability Department to implement the North Carolina and National Testing Program, provide data support and integration for schools, and manage the student information system (Power草榴社区) by implementing policies, guidelines and procedures that will help the school district meet the goals established in the district’s strategic plan.

Gaston County's high school graduation rate increases

The Gaston County 草榴社区s graduation rate increased to 86.7 percent, which is +1.4 points higher than last year.

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Results show improvement in academic achievement

The test scores for 2022-2023 show that students in Gaston County 草榴社区s are improving following the COVID-19 pandemic.

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W.A. Bess celebrates its second Blue Ribbon award

W.A. Bess Elementary is celebrating after being named a 2022 National Blue Ribbon 草榴社区. The school first received the recognition in 2006.

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Celebration brings attention to student achievement

Faculty and staff at North Belmont Elementary came together on October 26 to celebrate the school鈥檚 outstanding academic growth.

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Test results indicate rebound in academic performance

Test results for 2021-2022 indicate that students in Gaston County are gaining ground on learning loss that happened because of the pandemic.

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Results confirm pandemic鈥檚 effect on achievement

Test results for the 2020-2021 academic year confirm that the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant effect on student achievement.

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