A. Newer teachers are part of almost every school. But when too many are new, it can be a sign of potential problems.

B. Identifying significant changes in class size by grade level can help parents avoid unpleasant surprises. Explanations supplement the data in this table.

C. The level of education attained by a child's parents may influence how well prepared that child is for school.

D. We report results for students in all five proficiency bands. And we only make comparisons that are school-level specific.

E. We clearly define both measures of progress so parents have a better understanding of how to interpret the results.

F. The seven factors that matter most about the API and AYP are called to the reader's attention.

G. At the bottom of this list are the hot buttons for schools in trouble. With state and federal "watch lists" making headlines, it is essential to address parents' concerns.