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Multilingual Learners’ Progress

Elementary, Middle, and High Schools (Schools must have 20 Multilingual Language Learners to receive this indicator)

Purpose of Indicator

This indicator shows if Multilingual Learners are meeting growth targets to learn the English language within five years of beginning school in South Carolina.  

What This Means

Multilingual Learners’ Progress is worth 10 rating points. A high rating point indicates a majority of  Multilingual Learners at a school are progressing in learning English. 

What makes up the indicator that leads to a Rating?

The Multilingual Learners’ Progress indicator is made up by the percentage of Multilingual Learners who meet their expected growth target on the WIDA ACCESS 2.0 English language proficiency testwhich scores listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students have growth goals towards proficiency every year based on their starting levels of English language proficiency. 

Something To Think About

Does the school provide extra programs and supports for Multilingual Learners? 


Key Message

Multilingual Learners will continue to grow as a population in our state. It’s important to recognize their unique learning needs and to provide the appropriate supports.