Blue Ribbon
Raising the bar
The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes elementary, middle and high schools based on their overall high academic achievement or success in closing the achievement gap among diverse groups of students.
“The National Blue Ribbon Schools Award is a testament to the exceptional achievements of students and educators at each of these schools,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “The 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools are raising the bar for our nation’s students, serving as models for effective teaching and intentional collaboration in their schools and communities.”
Achieving Blue Ribbon Status Through Exceptional Test Scores
Minimum Qualifications:
- Student Count: Each grade must have a minimum of 10 students tested
- Achievement: Each grade's average i-Ready scale score must meet or exceed the minimum score for qualifying in the top 15% of schools nationwide.
- Timing: Each school may only be awarded the Blue Ribbon once every 5 years
Legend
Qualification Met
Within 5% of Target
Qualification Not Met
Reading
| Student Grade | Blue Ribbon Top 15% Minimum | Saint Andrew Average Scale Score |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 549 | 564 |
| 4 | 574 | 592 |
| 5 | 593 | 614 |
| 6 | 605 | 627 |
| 7 | 618 | 642 |
| 8 | 628 | 664 |
Math
| Student Grade | Blue Ribbon Top 15% Minimum | Saint Andrew Average Scale Score |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 462 | 470 |
| 4 | 482 | 488 |
| 5 | 495 | 506 |
| 6 | 506 | 517 |
| 7 | 514 | 528 |
| 8 | 522 | 543 |
NOTE: Above assessment of Scale Score qualification is based on the i-Ready Spring Diagnostic results only. If your school also administers another standardized state test, your results for the state test must also rank in the top 15% of schools.
Beginning in 1982, the purpose of the National Blue Ribbon School Program is to highlight the best schools in the U.S. with the purpose of sharing the best practices among schools across the country. The program is supported through ongoing collaboration with the National Association of Elementary School Principals, the Association for Middle Level Education, and the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
As of the Spring of 2025, we are thrilled to announce that we again apply for a third blue ribbon. Saint Andrew School’s curriculum (PreK through grade 8) is thoughtfully designed to challenge students, provide academic rigor, and prepare them for success in high school and beyond.
