In a typical year, the overall performance score is comprised of each of the 5Essentials scores. Schools that are at or above benchmark on 3 or more Essentials are 10 times more likely to improve than schools that are below the benchmark. For 2025, CPS schools will not receive an overall rating due to missing Measure data in two Essentials due to a UChicago administrative error: Ambitious Instruction (all schools) and Supportive Environment (elementary, middle and primary schools). However, schools who met the reporting thresholds for the student survey are encouraged to review the available Measure scores within these Essentials, as well as Supplemental Measures. Click the link below to download the data use guidance.
2025 CPS 5Essentials Survey Report Guidance
| Respondent | Response Rate | (CPS) |
|---|---|---|
| Students | 96.4% | (82.1%) |
| Teachers | 83.9% | (73.5%) |
In a typical year, the overall performance score is comprised of each of the 5Essentials scores. Schools that are at or above benchmark on 3 or more Essentials are 10 times more likely to improve than schools that are below the benchmark. For 2025, CPS schools will not receive an overall rating due to missing Measure data in two Essentials due to a UChicago administrative error: Ambitious Instruction (all schools) and Supportive Environment (elementary, middle and primary schools). However, schools who met the reporting thresholds for the student survey are encouraged to review the available Measure scores within these Essentials, as well as Supplemental Measures. Click the link below to download the data use guidance.
2025 CPS 5Essentials Survey Report Guidance
| Respondent | Response Rate | (CPS) |
|---|---|---|
| Students | 96.4% | (82.1%) |
| Teachers | 83.9% | (73.5%) |