Every tested grade at all five Edison New York schools, with more than one year of data, saw its scores rise on the NYSTP. The average overall increase of students meeting or exceeding standards among Edison fourth graders was over five-times the increase in fourth graders across the state -- 17 percent for Edison fourth graders in comparison to a 3 percent increase for elementary schools across all of New York. The gains made by Edison eighth graders saw a 16 percent overall average increase in percent of students meeting or exceeding standards, in comparison with a one percent increase in the state overall.

"We could not be more thrilled with these New York results," said Chief Education Officer John Chubb. "These NYSTP gains by our Edison New York schools mean that many more children are meeting all state standards and continuing to make substantial progress against difficult odds. Achievement progress requires very hard, diligent and focused work, and we applaud our New York students, teachers, and administrators, for their dedication to achievement."

Edison schools consistently outperformed, in terms of gains, the districts where they are located. Among Edison's top performing New York schools, Riverhead Charter School fourth graders achieved a 19 percent one-year gain versus a 9 percent gain by the Riverhead School District. Stepping Stone Academy Charter School fourth graders made a substantial 12 percent one-year gain and Charter School for Applied Technologies achieved an 8 percent one-year gain versus unchanged scores in the Buffalo District. New Covenant Charter School fourth graders made an extraordinary 25 percent one year gain versus a decline of two percent by the Albany school district. Finally, the Charter School of Science & Technology in Rochester posted exceptionally strong gains of 21% at grade 4 and 16% at grade 8 -- all the more exceptional considering the declines shown by the Rochester Public School District (-4% and -1% at grades 4 and 8 respectively).

The gains made by students at Edison-operated schools in New York are a strong testament to the achievements of the charter school movement. With approximately 3,200 students enrolled in its New York public charters, Edison's enrollment represents over 30% of charter school students in the state (New York has approximately 11,000 charter school students). "The progress of these schools is another example of how the choice, accountability, and innovation of charter schools is making a difference in the lives of children," said Chubb.

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