Decoding Educational Success: A Deep Dive into IVAL and IVAC Indicators

What truly distinguishes a school that propels its students to success? This is the central question addressed annually through the Added Value Indicators of High Schools (IVAL) and Colleges (IVAC), released this Wednesday. These indicators provide a detailed breakdown of success rates in the baccalaureate and the national patent diploma (DNB) for each institution and sector, allowing for targeted analysis.

Beyond traditional success rates, the IVAL and IVAC frameworks incorporate crucial metrics such as the progression rate from the second to the final year of high school, offering insights into student retention and persistence. Moreover, they assess the probability of a student passing the examination after completing their entire schooling within the institution, alongside the progression rate from 6th to 3rd grade in colleges. These comprehensive indicators paint a more nuanced picture of school performance.

Visualizing Performance: Key Data Tables

General Education Colleges

Indicators of general education colleges. In this table, Pu means public establishment and PR, private establishment.

Vocational Education Colleges

The indicators of vocational education colleges. In this table, Pu means public establishment and PR, private establishment.

General Education High schools

The indicators of general education high schools. In this table,Pu means public establishment and PR,private establishment.

Vocational Education High Schools

The indicators of vocational education high schools. In this table, Pu means public establishment and PR, private establishment.

Unveiling Added Value: Identifying Schools That Foster Growth

The true power of the IVAL and IVAC data lies in its ability to reveal the “added value” that schools contribute to their students’ progress. These rates are calculated by comparing the raw success rate of an institution with the expected rates based on socio-demographic characteristics and academic levels of incoming students. This allows for a more equitable comparison, highlighting schools that excel in fostering growth despite potential challenges.

For example,schools in priority education zones might exhibit lower overall exam results but demonstrate remarkable added value,indicating their effectiveness in supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This nuanced understanding is crucial for identifying and celebrating schools that are truly making a difference.

Only the combined analysis of all of these indicators is able to give an image of the complex reality that constitute the results of an establishment.

National Education Institution

Alsatian Education Under the Microscope: A Comprehensive Screening

in the Alsace region, a total of 283 educational institutions, including 63 general and technological high schools, 50 vocational high schools, and 170 public and private colleges under contract, have been meticulously screened using these indicators. This comprehensive assessment provides a valuable snapshot of the educational landscape in the region.

While these indicators are publicly accessible, their primary purpose, according to national education authorities, is to serve as evaluation tools for school teams. By providing data-driven insights,the IVAL and IVAC frameworks aim to empower educators to enhance the effectiveness of their strategies and ultimately improve student outcomes. The focus is on continuous betterment and data-informed decision-making within the educational system.