Accountability Downloadable Data Files

Downloadable data about how districts and schools are performing, including information regarding state and local indicators and additional reports included in the California School Dashboard and data from the School Accountability Report Card.

California School Dashboard

California School Dashboard Data Files
Access to downloadable data files used to calculate performance on the state indicators and state measures included in the California School Dashboard (Dashboard) opens in new window or tab. Data files, record layouts, and associated Dashboard Technical Guides are available for multiple years under the Data Files and Guide tab.

School Accountability Report Cards

School Accountability Report Cards Data Files
Access to downloadable data files from the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) opens in new window or tab, which is used to provide information to the community about public & non public, nonsectarian schools and allow public comparison of schools for student achievement, environment, resources, and demographics.

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Last Reviewed: Tuesday, October 22, 2024

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