Five-year study shows positive results for CIS schools

Communities In Schools takes pride in achieving results with its efforts to lower the dropout rate and increase the graduation rate. A five-year national evaluation of CIS was conducted to determine whether CIS actually has an impact on student-level and school-level outcomes. Among the findings:

• CIS schools demonstrated positive effects on both dropout and graduation relative to their non-CIS comparison schools.

• CIS schools experienced small but consistent improvements in performance on state-mandated assessments for math compared to non-CIS schools. Schools that fully implemented the CIS model experienced greater improvements in both math and reading.

• CIS schools at the elementary, middle and high school levels consistently reported positive improvements in attendance.

The study also found that "Communities In Schools is unique in its ability to lower dropout rates and increase on-time graduation compared to other dropout prevention programs." If you'd like to download a PDF copy of the full report and learn more about how CIS is making a difference, click here.