Editorial cover on EvalScribe cream reading "A 50 isn't a failing grade. It's the middle," with three chips (1–99 ranks growth vs. peers; Median rolls up to the teacher; SGP vs. VAM vs. proficiency) and a subhead on what an SGP really measures. Tagged plain English, growth not achievement; footer reads "describes growth, doesn't explain it."

Student Growth Percentiles (SGP), Explained

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September 15, 2026
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Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.

Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.

Anthony Neely is the Founder of EvalScribe, a veteran educator, an AI integration consultant for teaching & learning, researcher, & author.

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