University of Hawaii researchers benefit from stimulus package Nov 4, 2009
Researchers are starving for funds and the funding rate was in the second percentile and everybody thought it was going to be all this free money and everybody went after it, said W. Steven Ward, the institute s director and the principal investigator on Owens grant. This is very rare that a graduate student will identify and get federal money, which will give them a leg up and cover their salary and lab supplies for the four years it will take to get their PhDs. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Rio Grande CU scores high on national index Nov 4, 2009
scored in the top 80th percentile among U.S. credit unions on a Return of the Member (ROM) index. created the rating system, which measures the economic value that members receive from their credit union. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Ewing's black math test scores:one reason they're so pathetic Nov 2, 2009
Consistently, in math, about 75 percent of Ewing's black second-graders were scoring only around the 20th percentile. Contrast that with white Ewing second-graders of the same years, when very few of them scored around the 20th percentile; a stark contrast, to say the least. (NJ.com -- Times)
Brookline schools review MCAS growth data Oct 31, 2009
The state s new MCAS growth model calculates a student s progress each time they take an MCAS exam, comparing students who earn similar scores, and assigned a student growth percentile number from 1 to 100 ... According to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, a typical student would score somewhere between the 40th and 60th percentile ... In 2009, Brookline s median student growth percentile for the entire district in the English language arts MCAS exam was 61, and the district... (Brookline TAB, MA)
COLLEGE BEAT: The first test kicks off college planning Oct 30, 2009
The report will also give the student a percentile score that compares the student s numerical score to other students only in that student s grade. Also on the report is a list of all the types of problems included on the test by subject and which questions the student answered correctly and incorrectly. (Bolton Common, MA)
State releases new way to evaluate MCAS scores Oct 29, 2009
Student growth percentiles are centered around 50, with typical growth in the 40th to 60th percentiles. School and district growth is measured by aggregating the student growth percentiles to determine a median ... Looking at district data for the fourth grade, Framingham's growth percentile was 44 for math and 51. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
'Average' Palo Alto students rank high statewide Oct 29, 2009
Average' Palo Alto students rank high statewide 25th percentile in Palo Alto is 75th percentile in California and nation, according to test data ... A student with test scores in Palo Alto's 25th percentile ranks in the 75th percentile when compared to other students in California or the nation as a whole, according to data compiled by the school district ... "I'd like to see a graphic to offer to our students to show them what it means that you're in the 25th percentile in Palo Alto but if we... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
New MCAS data shows individual student progress Oct 29, 2009
The MCAS student growth percentile compares the change in a student s score from one year to the next with peers who had the same score the first year. For example, if Joey had a 238 in math last year, his student growth percentile will measure how much his score changes this year and compare his progress with other kids in his grade who also got a 238 last year ... Growth is relative, but achievement is judged against a standard, said Assistant Superintendent Gary Reese, who presented Woburn s... (Woburn Advocate, MA)
State data shows Swampscott students growing at typical rate in English, math Oct 29, 2009
The median or typical student in Swampscott public schools grew at the 50th percentile in English language arts and at the 51st percentile in mathematics, according to the state's new growth model released this week ... School and district growth reports are developed by aggregating the student growth percentiles for all students in the school or district to determine the median student growth percentile ... According to the growth model results, high growth is defined as growth in a subject at... (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
State refines how it tracks MCAS scores Oct 28, 2009
The result is reported as a percentile, showing the percentage of students who have improved more quickly and the percentage who have not performed as well. Schools, in turn, are measured by looking at the percentiles posted by their students and then taking the median, which is used to generate an overall picture ... In English, the median growth percentile was 85. (Boston Globe)
Lisa Borders Oct 28, 2009
But anytime a candidate cracks the 45th percentile in a multi-candidate race, you have to seriously consider the possibility. Articles from around the Web. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
S-O board to address 10 percent funding cut Oct 28, 2009
It was learned the district must add the new protected classes of sexual orientation and gender identity to the district's policies as well as update the anti-bullying/harassment policy; * Reviewed the video "Two Million Minutes" and the sequel, "Two Million Minutes - The 21st Century Solution" which compares the amount of time students in the United States, Europe and China spend on education as well as a look at a top-achieving charter school in the United States; * Learned the district is in... (Ocheyedan Press Melvin News, IA)
Should minority dictate matters for majority? Oct 27, 2009
All the agnostics, atheists and anti-theists put together can't be more than two-and-a-half percentile of the overall population, yet they want to dictate to the rest of us. Tell them to get lost. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Reid to announce push for 'public option'... Oct 27, 2009
Reid announces push for public option - Glenn Thrush - POLITICO.com. Reid announces push for public option. (The Drudge Report)
State to unveil new MCAS interpretation model Oct 26, 2009
The growth model calculates a "student growth percentile" by comparing a student's change in performance from one year to the next with students statewide who score similarly. For a child whose student growth percentile is 40, for example, his or her progress was better than 40 percent of academic peers categorized with similar scores ... Typical percentiles are between 40 and 60 for most tests, and students outside that range have higher or lower typical growth. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Power vs. freedom Oct 24, 2009
Just because a man can pitch a baseball in the upper 1 percentile of humankind, why would he also be among the wisest on. Welcome home letters. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Kathryn Brophy; directed food service at schools Oct 20, 2009
She lived her life in the 99th percentile, and she even died in the 99th percentile. She was just a very, very grateful woman. (Boston Globe)
SENATE HEALTH BILL: 1,502 PAGES Oct 20, 2009
Finance Committee bill has been filed - Live Pulse - POLITICO.com. Finance Committee bill has been filed. (The Drudge Report)
The building blocks of new industries are missing Oct 18, 2009
Also needed, he said, are fresh incentives to attract the 99th percentile people to the lab bench and give them the impossible problems that they love to solve. And, of course, they need to feel the love. (Boston Globe)
Manufacturing principles meet medical care Oct 17, 2009
The average wait to get into the emergency department fell to just four minutes from 49 minutes; seeing a doctor after patient arrival shrunk to 28 minutes from 76 minutes, and patient satisfaction rose to the 99th percentile from the 60th percentile, according to Joan Massella, administrative vice president and chief nursing officer. New equipment is helping smooth the bumps. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Rocky Mountain Moms: My pre-teen daughter, her body image, an an overly concerned dad Oct 13, 2009
Because my two oldest daughters have always been in the 90th percentile for height and weight on the growth charts, and because I've since learned from our pediatrician "girls grow out before they grow up" (i. e. gain a little weight before they hit a growth spurt), they are not pencil thin. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Fat baby cant get health insurance Oct 13, 2009
But insurers routinely reject healthy babies over the 95 percentile in weight if the family is purchasing insurance outside a large group. Bernie and Kelli Lange tried to get insurance for their growing family with Rocky Mountain Health Plans when their current insurer raised their rates 40 percent after Alex was born. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
10 highest-paying jobs in America Oct 13, 2009
Top pay represents the 90th percentile. Other highly paid M.D. positions include Emergency Room Physician, General Practitioner and General Surgeon. (CNN)
That's not fat enough! Oct 13, 2009
Our third child conveniently falls in the third percentile. I was stressed about it for about three minutes and then I huffed like a teenager and gave the MCHN a bit of whatever attitood. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
LISD elementary students excel on TAKS Oct 10, 2009
The district showed significant improvement in fifth grade science, where 90 percent of students met standard (75 percent score), up from 88 percent last year; and 50 percent were Commended (90th percentile). In fact, the percentage of elementary students who were Commended in science is almost at the same level as those who only Met Standard in 2003. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
82% of Fresno flights arrive on time Oct 9, 2009
"Throughout the year, we are usually represented in the 80th percentile for on-time arrival performance.". Flight timesA look at the percentage of flights that arrive on time. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Calhoun Freshman Academy making a difference Oct 8, 2009
My personal goal for our academy was to break into the 90 percentile. Last year, we did just that, she said. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Health Reform Winners and Losers Oct 7, 2009
Everybody's a net gainer, on average, until you get to the 70th percentile. Republican nit-pickers can (and probably will) point out that the Tax Foundation's distribution chart puts President Obama in technical violation of his (ill-advised) campaign pledge not to raise taxes on anyone earning less than $250,000. (Slate)
U.S. Losing Ground on Preventable Deaths Oct 7, 2009
especially since Republican approval ratings are hovering in the 20 percentile. Don't be surprised Joe when you fail to make any significant inroads come next November. (CBS News -- Politics)
Preventing Injuries in Firefighters Nationwide is New Research Focus for Top Sports Doc James Andrews, M.D. and Athletes' Performance Oct 3, 2009
Nationally recognized for performance excellence and quality achievement, Baptist received the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in 2003; and has consistently ranked in the 99th percentile for patient satisfaction as recognized by Press Ganey. Baptist Health Care includes four hospitals, two medical parks, Baptist Manor, Baptist Home Health Care and Durable Medical Equipment, Baptist Leadership Institute, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine and Lakeview... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
RedState Morning Briefing Oct 3, 2009
The Washington Times recently took a look at the forced health care rationing in Chairman Max Baucus s health care overhaul legislation: "The offending provision is on Pages 80-81 of the unamended Baucus bill, hidden amid a lot of similar legislative mumbo-jumbo about Medicare payments to doctors. The key sentence: Beginning in 2015, payment would be reduced by five percent if an aggregation of the physician s resource use is at or above the 90th percentile of national utilization. Translated... (Human Events Online)
Keokuk public schools will try new reading program Oct 2, 2009
9 percent of fourth grade Wells-Carey students scored in the 41st to 99th percentile. That leaves 47. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Wasserman passes the football (1383) Oct 1, 2009
Wasserman said in a recent nationwide patient satisfaction survey, Lakeland was ranked in the top 94th percentile among hospitals all across the country. "You're never where you want to be, so you set the bar higher," he said. (The Herald-Palladium)
Children's Growth Charts Don't Measure Up with Parents Sep 30, 2009
About two-thirds of parents were able to identify both a child's weight and percentile on a chart with one plotted point. But only 56 percent could correctly identify the meaning of "percentile" from a list of choices ... In the context of a growth chart, a percentile measures how a child stacks up to his or her peers. (MEDLINEplus)
Parents clueless about kids' growth charts Sep 30, 2009
Only 56 percent were able to correctly define percentile in a multiple-choice question. A percentile, which is shown as lines drawn in curved pattern on a growth chart, measures how a child compares to his or her peers in height and weight ... Specifically, 51 percent of parents did not understand that a child in the 10th percentile for height (meaning they are shorter than most of their peers) and 90th percentile for weight (meaning they weigh more than most of their peers) was overweight. (CNN)
U.S. income gap widens in recession Sep 30, 2009
Between 2007 and 2008, income at the 50th percentile (median) and the 10th percentile fell by 3 ... 1 percent decline at the 90th percentile ... Between 1999 and 2008, income at the 50th and 10th percentiles decreased 4. (MSNBC -- Business)
Army's Betterbed at the Top of her Game Sep 25, 2009
Betterbed, who has earned "Stars" as a Dean's List student in the top percentile of her class, has ranked No. 1 since her freshman year. Being first in her class has been the norm having graduated first in her high school class of 400 students in 2006. (Patriotleague.com)
Tar Heel Topics Sep 25, 2009
"We are playing 'man,' but I wouldn't say that it's an inordinate number. I mean, it's clearly not even in the 50 percentile of it," said Coach Davis. "Different game plans call for you to do different things, different receivers, different schemes, how they try to use the receivers, how they match up. The list of how you want to defense people, sometimes you're better off defending them in zone, and sometimes you're better off trying to defend them in 'man' concepts.". (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Quotes From the Tulane Football Press Luncheon Sep 23, 2009
He's completing in the high 60 percentile. We haven't gotten the ball across the goal line and that's the big thing. (Tulanegreenwave.com)
Letters to the editor (9/20/09) Sep 20, 2009
A recent national study showed that home-schooled children, on average, are scoring 37 percentile points higher than public school students on standardized achievement tests. Are conventionally schooled children benefiting from being constantly monitored, tracked, graded, grouped, labeled, shuffled and reshuffled by agents of the state. (Anchorage Daily News)
Three area districts fail to meet state-set academic goals (1146) Sep 18, 2009
edumacation wrote on Sep 17, 2009 8:11 PM:" oh really 705 PM - * Lets quantify this! From LUSD statistics, please tell what percentage of ELL's achieve the ninetieth percentile ranking in ANY category at any grade (non-GATE).* Within the LUSD, Asians as a group, typically outperform ALL other groups at the highest percentile rankings!* Progressive liberals can't answer that question and still keep within boundaries of PC "teacher talk".* Ask any LUSD Asian-American parent and they will agree... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Over the past couple of weeks I’ve noticed a whole slew of new speed limit signs on LaBrucherie and neighboring streets. Some of the old signs were replaced with new signs that indicate a higher speed limit. Why was this done, and what’s the legal ramifications for those who were cited for breaking the older posted limit? — Driver, El Centro'>Drivers notice new speed limit signs along La Brucherie Road in El Centro. Sep 15, 2009
New speed signs posted - Imperial Valley Press Online - Probe. Over the past couple of weeks I ve noticed a whole slew of new speed limit signs on LaBrucherie and neighboring streets. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
The Devil is There Sep 14, 2009
I cannot speak for the other states, but the ideas of looking before you leap and going from the frying pan into the fire appear far outside the understanding of these reactivist 50 percentiles (most teachers in CA on average are in the lower half percentile, according to studies for the last few years). You are so on target and I simply cannot wrap my mind how people who deal with teh DMV, with the IRS, with the post office, with unemployment, welfare, cash fro clunkers, and many other things. (Townhall.com)
Buying portfolios, not individual stocks, is better way to build retirement assets Sep 12, 2009
According to the Morningstar mutual funds database, for instance, over the last 15 years large-cap blend funds at the 25th percentile earned 6 ... Funds at the 75th percentile - meaning 75 percent of all funds in their category did better - returned 5. (Boston Globe)
The Jawdropping McLaren MP4-12C Sep 11, 2009
Designed to accommodate the 98th percentile of adults in comfort, the interior of the 12C combines space-efficiency with easy access to the range of driver-controls, which involves climate-control, , transmission, trip-computer and cruise controls all situated within a hands' width of the McLaren racing-inspired driver's wheel. The two-seat, mid-engine MP4-12C is looking to hit the 'core' sports car bracket at between 125,000 and 175,000 (approx. (BusinessWeek)
It's actually surprising how little of YouTube's traffic actually goes directly... Sep 10, 2009
At an average price of $5 per Mbit, that would mean that YouTube would have to be paying for 5 Tbps of bandwidth at the 95th percentile. Possible, but I somehow think that's shooting a bit high. (Multichannel News)
Fulton considers speed limit changes on Bus. 54, Rte. C Sep 10, 2009
" The recommendation also changes the speed limit on Route C to 35 mph from East First Street south to Steidmann Street, and to 45 mph from Steidmann Street south to Tennyson Road. Currently the speed from First Street to just past Lynn Avenue is 30 mph; from there to just before King Street is 40 mph and from there past Tennyson is 50 mph.Depue wrote that his speed study showed the 85th percentile speed -- the speed at which 85 percent of drivers are traveling at or below -- was "significantly... (Fulton Sun, MO)
Torkom Hagopian; organized Armenian school, culture center Sep 9, 2009
Proof of the school s success, she said, is the fact that in the Boston area, our students always are in the top 10 percentile in comprehensive school testing. The Rev. Antranig Baljian, current pastor of St. Stephen s, could not recall Father Torkom saying no to anybody when they were in need. (Boston Globe)
Let's get fiskal about pore speling Sep 9, 2009
I pride myself in my good spelling and grammar skills, though I'm far from perfect, but I know I am in the upper percentile for accuracy. Everyone lacks finesse in at least some areas. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
As Joe Kennedy considers run, Chavez ties loom Sep 6, 2009
Joe s compensation, as a matter of fact, is kept well within the 75th percentile of the executives that come back in the report, Smith said. As for the role of Chvez in financing Citizens work, Smith pointed the Globe to Kennedy s past comments on the issue. (Boston Globe)
National Recession Sets Wages Back for Middle-Class Pennsylvanians Sep 6, 2009
Pennsylvania workers at the 80(th) percentile -- earning a little over $50,000 per year if they work full-time, full-year -- experienced wage declines of $1. 18 per hour, or over $2,000 per year. (PR Newswire)
More of this story Sep 5, 2009
That will likely involve study of what is known as 85 percentile speed, or the speed at which 85 percent of motorists drive, he said. Since 2000, there have been 10 fatal crashes on the three-mile stretch of Kuhio Highway roughly from the entrance to the Kaua i Hilton to Wailua Beach, eight of which have involved vehicles crossing the center line of the highway. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Report maps out solutions to child obesity Sep 1, 2009
The percentage of obese children (considered those in 95 percentile or above based on growth charts) has skyrocketed since 1980. In ages 6-11. (USA Today -- News)
People Profile --Lange: Early Cub baseballer happily returns to ‘heaven’ Sep 1, 2009
In today s high technology world, there may be such a statistic available but, without doing the research, it s a near certainty that a six handicap is in the top 1 percentile of 77-year-old male golfers on a national basis. In the world of Senior Golf where shooting your age is a major goal of top-level players, the case might be made that Brenham s Norwood Lange would be competitive with an Arnold Palmer on a golf course in 2009. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Somerset Hospital launches fitness program Sep 1, 2009
The SilverSneakers program is the leading fitness program for older adults, said Andy Rush, director of outpatient rehabilitation and sports medicine. It is medically researched and well-documented that it improves all nine health- and skill-related fitness components: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, body composition, flexibility, speed, power, agility, balance and coordination. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Calaveras schools see test scores rise Aug 29, 2009
Chimente cited a passing rate in the 90th percentile among sophomores taking the exit exam for the first time because, he said, getting out of school is a pretty good reason for passing a test. There is also an increased focus on accountability, with some perks for students depending on their standardized test scores. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Holder Taps Prosecutor to Probe CIA Abuses Aug 25, 2009
com list about 40 different polls with the lowest approval among all of them being over 50% and most in the 60th percentile. http://www. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Three arrested in separate marijuana-related drug raids (727) Aug 25, 2009
Bill Harris wrote on Aug 24, 2009 11:36 AM:" Debaters debate the two wars as if Nixons civil war on Woodstock Nation didnt yet run amok. One neednt travel to China to find indigenous cultures lacking human rights or to Cuba for political prisoners. America leads the world in percentile behind bars, thanks to ongoing persecution of hippies, radicals, and non-whites under banner of the war on drugs. If were all about spreading liberty abroad, then why mix the message at home? Peace on... (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Beverly and Addison Gilbert ER nurses named best in New England Aug 22, 2009
Overall patient satisfaction had been rated in the 29th percentile by Press Ganey, an organization that provides measurement and improvement solutions to the healthcare industry ... And, in one year, overall patient satisfaction rose to the 95th percentile. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
For Short Kids, No Lack of Self-Esteem Aug 19, 2009
"For kids below the 10th percentile [on standardized growth charts], there didn't seem to be any significant outcomes in terms of popularity or in peer victimization reported by the teachers.". Lee and her colleagues undertook this study because many parents are concerned when their children fail to grow at a similar pace to their peers. (MEDLINEplus)
Progress coming slowly for Keokuk Aug 12, 2009
It is four years until the federal No Child Left Behind goal year, 2013-2014, when 100 percent of students must test proficient above the 41st percentile on standardized tests in math, reading and science ... We have hired two instructional strategists, one for George Washington and one for Wells-Carey, to work on reading and/or math with those students who score between the 21st and 45th percentile and do not qualify for Title I. ... Districtwide, elementary students in grades 3, 4 and... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
UGA undergrad class tops 6,300 Aug 11, 2009
The SAT average has risen from 1253 to 1263 (mid 50 percentile of 1160-1360) for the Critical Reading and Math combined, while scores on the new Writing section rose from 609 to 613. For students who took the ACT, the mean score this year was 28, with a mid 50 percentile range of 26-30. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
What Should You Ask Your Pediatrician? Aug 4, 2009
Your baby may rank in the 85th percentile or the fifth ... The percentile lets you know how your baby ranks against others ... Being in the 85th percentile for height, for instance, means that the baby longer than 85 percent of others. (Click2Houston, TX)
The new educational divide Aug 3, 2009
The effect of such parental involvement has been measured: Controlling for race, gender, and socio-economics, students with involved parents will tend to achieve at about the 75th percentile - well above average. Surely, most parents want their children to excel in school, and beyond, and will work as well as they can toward those ends. (Boston Globe)
Food consumption frequency and perceived stress and depressive symptoms among students in three European countries Aug 2, 2009
Through a German general population sample and in selected subsamples [,], the authors of the M-BDI have demonstrated its construct validity and measurement equivalence as compared to the original BDI. The authors have also provided a cut-off score for screening for clinically relevant depressive symptoms at 35, corresponding to the 85th percentile of the representative sample of the German population. In our sample, Cronbach's alpha of M-BDI was 0. (Nutrition Journal)
