A synopsis of the Good Measures for Good Schools tool that explains how schools can be successful, what to look for, and what to ask when assessing your school.

Students' academic development is the core mission of schools. These questions will help you determine how well all students in your schools are achieving.

The issues you should be looking at include course rigor, graduation rates and high school credentials, college enrollment, and how former students fare in college and the workplace.

These questions will help you look at your teacher qualifications and the number of students they are responsible for.

Getting the best education for your tax dollars means asking where the money comes from, how it's spent, and how it's distributed.

These questions will help you determine if students have access to pre-kindergarten programs, instructional technology, and high-level high school courses, along with the facilities fit for 21st Century learning. 

A school's climate determines how well students' will engage with the school. It is affected by a number of factors, such as school safety, size, attendance, and discipline.

These questions help provide information about your student population and the surrounding community so that you can view the other measures in the context of the communities your schools serve.