The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) mandates that states implement accountability systems for public schools. New York State uses a variety of performance indicators to assess schools and districts, assigning them to support categories based on their needs. These categories guide continuous improvement efforts and resource allocation. Ballston Spa High School, like all schools in New York, falls under one of these support models.
New York utilizes four main support models for schools: Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI), Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI), Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI), and Local Support and Improvement (LSI). CSI schools are among the lowest performing in the state and receive intensive support. ATSI and TSI models address specific subgroup performance gaps, while LSI signifies schools that are not identified for targeted interventions but continue to focus on continuous improvement.
| Support Model | Definition |
|---|---|
| Schools identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement, or CSI | A minimum of 5% of the lowest performing elementary/middle schools in the state receiving Title I, Part A funds plus any non-Title I elementary/middle schools meeting the criteria for identification AND a minimum of 5% of the lowest performing high schools receiving Title I, Part A funds plus any non-Title I high schools meeting the criteria for identification. CSI schools are identified once every three years based on the performance of the All Students accountability group. |
| Schools identified for Additional Targeted Support and Improvement, or ATSI | Schools are identified for ATSI if the TSI subgroup does not exit its TSI status in the number of years outlined in regulation. |
| Schools identified for Targeted Support and Improvement, or TSI | Schools are identified for TSI based on the low performance of accountability subgroups other than the All Students group for two consecutive years. These accountability subgroups are: American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Multiracial, White, Economically Disadvantaged, English Language Learner, and Students with Disabilities. In the first year of low performance, the subgroup will be identified Potential TSI. |
| Schools identified for Local Support and Improvement, or LSI | A school that is not identified for CSI, ATSI, or TSI is a school identified for LSI. A school identified for LSI will continue to use the systems and processes established at the local level for continuous improvement efforts. There is no change in regulatory requirements for this group of schools. |
Districts also receive support designations: Local Support and Improvement (LSI) for districts without schools requiring targeted support, and Target District for districts with schools identified for CSI, ATSI, or TSI. This comprehensive approach ensures that resources and assistance are directed where they are most needed.
Ballston Spa Central School District, including Ballston Spa High School, has been designated as Local Support and Improvement. This indicates that the school and district are meeting state standards and are focused on ongoing improvement initiatives. This designation applies to all schools within the district, demonstrating a consistent commitment to educational excellence across the Ballston Spa community.
| Support Models Identified in This District |
|---|
| Institution Name |
| BALLSTON SPA CSD |
| BALLSTON SPA MIDDLE SCHOOL |
| BALLSTON SPA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL |
| GORDON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
| MALTA AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
| MILTON TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
| WOOD ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
This table lists each school in the Ballston Spa Central School District and their corresponding support level under the New York State accountability system. Each school, including Ballston Spa High School, is currently designated as Local Support and Improvement.