Source: by Jeff Woodburn; record-enterprise.com; Coos County Democrat
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Mike Kelly, Principal of Profile High and Middle School, in Bethlehem, said the NECAP is one of several measures as to how well students are doing. "It is an aspect," he said, "and we take it seriously and use it." Kelly so believes in transparency that he produces an annual report that explains all the available data. One general concern he has is the state-wide drop in performance that occurs between in 7th and 8th grade and 11th grade.