Standard Assessments

Highlights

Record Level: Student by Year by Assessment 
Population: Students in the Michigan K12 educational system 
Information Contained: MSTEP, MEAP, and MME Assessment scores 
Years Covered: 2007-Present

Description

The K-12 Student Assessments - Standard data contains student-level assessment data from the K-12 environment. Available datasets reflect information about the standard assessments which are (typically) required to be taken by Michigan students to capture the performance of the K-12 educational system. Each record (row) in the dataset is a student's assessment scores for a single year. Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) was administered in the Fall from 2007 to 2013. Michigan Merit Exam (MME) was administered in the Spring from 2008 to 2014. Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP) has been administered in the Spring from 2015 to 2023, excluding 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The current standard assessment is the M-STEP, which was predated by the MEAP and MME.

COVID-19 Data Warning

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan state standardized assessments were not administered in the 2020 academic year. In addition, Michigan state standardized assessments were voluntary in the 2021 academic year. We have fewer records in 2021 than we do in years where standardized assessments were mandatory - about 500 thousand records, compared to over 680 thousand in 2022 and 740 thousand in 2019.

Number of Individuals with Records

We have assessment records for over 11.5 million student by year records in total from AY2008 to AY2022. With regards to each specific assessment, we have records for 4.9 million student by year observations that were assessed using the M-STEP, 800 thousand student by year observations that were assessed using the MME, and 5.7 million student by year observations that were assessed using the MEAP. This amounts to over 2.8 million total students, 1.8 million of whom ever took an MSTEP exam, 1.6 million of whom ever took a MEAP exam, and over 800 thousand of whom ever took an MME exam.

Grades Assessments are Administered

The M-STEP is administered to students in the 3rd-8th grade,11th grade, and a few 12th graders. The MME was administered to students in the 11th grade and a few 12th graders. The MEAP was administed to students in the 3rd-9th grade.

Subjects Assessed by Academic Year and Grade

  • For the 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Academic Years (AY), we have M-STEP's English Language Arts and Math scores for students in the 3rd through 7th grade and Social Studies scores for 5th, 8th, 11th, and a few 12th graders. The PSAT 8/9 replaces the M-STEP ELA and Mathematics assessment in grade 8 and will be part of Michigan's accountability system for 2019 and beyond.
  • For the 2018 Academic Year (AY), we have M-STEP's English Language Arts and Math scores for students in the 3rd through 8th grade and Social Studies scores for 5th, 8th, 11th, and a few 12th graders.
  • For the 2016 and 2017 Academic Years (AY), we have M-STEP's English Language Arts and Math scores for students in the 3rd through 8th grade; Social Studies scores for 5th, 8th, 11th, and a few 12th graders; and Science scores for 4th, 7th, 11th, and a few 12th graders.
  • For the 2015 Academic Year (AY), we have M-STEP's English Language Arts and Math scores for students in the 3rd through 12th grade; Social Studies scores for 5th, 8th, 11th, and a few 12th graders; and Science scores for 4th, 7th, 11th, and a few 12th graders.
  • For the 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 Academic Years (AY) we have MEAP's Reading and Math scores for students in the 3rd through 8th grade; Social Studies scores for students in 6th and 9th grade; Science scores for students in 5th and 8th grade; and Writing scores for students in the 4th and 7th grade. In addition, we have MME's Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and Writing scores for 11th and a few 12th graders.
  • For the 2010 Academic Year (AY) we have MEAP's Reading and Math scores for students in the 3rd through 8th grade; Social Studies scores for students in 6th and 9th grade; and Science scores for students in 5th and 8th grade. In addition, we have MME's Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and Writing scores for 11th and a few 12th graders.
  • For the 2008 and 2009 Academic Years (AY) we have MEAP's Reading, Math, and Writing scores for students in the 3rd through 8th grade; Social Studies scores for students in 6th and 9th grade; and Science scores for students in 5th and 8th grade. In addition, we have MME's Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and Writing scores for 11th and a few 12th graders.

Subject Test Key Variables

Multiple variables are associated with each subject test, and the main one is the scaled score. It is important to note that subject test scores are scaled by grade, so different grades' scaled scores cannot be compared. There is a variable that indicates whether the student was proficient on a given subject portion of the assessment, with categories including, "Advanced", "Advanced Proficient", "Partially Proficient", and "Not Proficient". Starting in 2015, we also have students' Student Growth Percentile and Adequate Growth Percentile scores. The Student Growth Percentile is measured against students who scored similarly to the student in the previous year. The Adequate Growth Percentile is the minimum percentile rank the student needed to achieve to reach "catchup" growth. If interested in Student Growth Percentiles in the years 2019-2023, we recommend reading this memo regarding changes to Student Growth Percentile in these years around the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Standard Assessment Subscores

The standard assessment subscores dataset provides a more nuanced breakdown of the subject test scores in the current standard assessment, M-STEP.

Number of Individuals with Records

We have M-STEP subscores records for around 1.8 million students in total.

Number of Test Takers by Grade

We have scores for over 500 thousand individuals that were tested in each grade from 3rd to 8th and 11th grade. In addition, we have scores for 16 thousand 12th graders.

Subject Subscores by Academic Year and Grade

  • For the 2016, 2017,2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Academic Years (AY), please see above for Standard Assessments' Subjects Assessed by Academic Year and Grade Section. The subscores we have for particular grades during these years correspond to the M-STEP subjects assessed in those years.
  • For the 2015 Academic Year (AY), we have M-STEP's English Language Arts and Math scores for students in the 3rd through 8th grade, 11th grade, and a few 12th graders; Social Studies scores for 5th, 8th, 11th, and a few 12th graders; and Science scores for 4th, 7th, 11th, and a few 12th graders.

Key Variables

Within the dataset, each row represents one students' subscore in a particular year. A row provides hierarchical information in the variables "SUBJECT" and "SUBSCORE_RPT_LEVEL_DESC". The subjects include 'Mathematics', 'English Language Arts', 'Science', and 'Social Studies'. Those subjects each have multiple components to them, which is what "SUBSCORE_RPT_LEVEL_DESC" provides. See below for the "SUBJECT" and their "SUBSCORE_RPT_LEVEL_DESC" (referred to as components) during specific years.

  • The Mathematics components during the 2015 Academic Year include:

Alternative Assessments

The Alternative Assessments Researcher file contains commonly requested student-level assessment data from the K-12 environment pertaining to alternative state administered tests. For this file, the assessments are MI-Access (current) and MEAP-Access (retired 13/14). Data covers all students from private, home schooled and public schools who have participated in these assessments. While private and home schooled students are included in this dataset, they are not advised for reporting unless specifically researching questions around those groups of students. MDE & CEPI do not include private or home schooled students in their reporting.

Number of Individuals with Records

We have Alternative Assessment records for over 320 thousand student by year observations, with over 115 thousand total students. With regards to each specific assessment, we have records for 40 thousand students that were assessed using the MEAP-Access and 80 thousand students that were assessed using the MI-Access.

Number of Test Takers by Grade

We have scores for 30 to 40 thousand individuals that were tested in each grade from 3rd to 11th grade.

Subjects Assessed by Academic Year and Grade

  • For the 2015, 2016, 2017,2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Academic Year (AY), we have Mi-Access English Language Arts and Math scores for student in the 3rd-8th and 11th grade; Social Studies scores for 5th, 8th, and 11th graders; and Science scores for 4th, 7th, and 11th graders.
  • For the 2012, 2013, and 2014 Academic Year (AY), we have Mi-Access Reading and Math scores for 3rd through 8th graders and 11th graders; Science scores for 5th, 8th, and 11th graders. In addition, we also have MEAP-Access Reading and Math scores for 3rd through 8th graders; Writing scores for 4th and 7th gradeers.
  • For the 2011 Academic Year (AY), we have Mi-Access Reading and Math scores for 3rd through 8th graders and 11th graders; Science scores for 5th, 8th, and 11th graders.
  • For the 2010 Academic Year (AY), we have Mi-Access Reading and Math scores for 3rd through 8th graders and 11th graders; Science scores for 5th, 8th, and 11th graders. In addition, we also have MEAP-Access Reading and Math scores for 3rd through 8th graders.
  • For the 2008 and 2009 Academic Year (AY), we have Mi-Access Reading and Math scores for 3rd through 8th graders and 11th graders; Science scores for 5th, 8th, and 11th graders.

Codebook

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Category Sort descending Variable Description
Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: NEW_SOCIAL_RELATIONSHIP Description: 

When reporting an annual or exit assessment, providers must indicate if the child has shown any new skill or behaviors related to positive social relationships. Similar to the Michigan Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF cheat sheet).

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: PARENT_INPUT_NAME Description: 

The name of the parent input about the child outcomes rating.

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: NEW_ACTION Description: 

When reporting an annual or exit assessment, providers must indicate if the child has shown any new skill or behaviors related to taking action to meet his/her needs. Similar to the Michigan Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF cheat sheet).

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: IS_OUTCOME_3B Description: 

Flag that indicates the child's acquisition of new skills or behaviors related to taking appropriate action to meet needs since his/her last assessment.

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: SOCIAL_RELATIONSHIPS_NAME Description: 

The name of the child's assessment rating for positive social relationships. Similar to the Michigan Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF cheat sheet).

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: OTHER_TOOL_COMMENTS Description: 

The description of the type of assessment tool used, when it is not one of those in the list of values provided in the Assessment Tool characteristic.

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: IS_OUTCOME_2B Description: 

Flag that indicates the child's acquisition of new skills or behaviors related to acquiring and using knowledge and skills since his/her last assessment.

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: ASSESSMENT_DATE Description: 

The date on which the assessment occurred.

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: PARENT_INPUT_DATE Description: 

The date on which the parent/guardian input regarding the child outcomes rating was collected.

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: EXIT_ASSESSMENT_DATE Description: 

The date (month, day and year) of the first day when the child was assessed upon his/her exit from early childhood special education.

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: KNOWLEDGE_SKILLS_CODE Description: 

The code for the child's assessment rating for acquisition and use of knowledge and skills. Similar to the Michigan Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF cheat sheet).

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: ASSESSMENT_TYPE_CODE Description: 

The code for the Part C child outcomes assessment which is required to be completed when the child enters Part C Services, annually while the child is receiving services, and upon exit from Part C.

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: OUTCOME_3A_CODE Description: 

The code for Taking Appropriate Action to Meet Needs: To what extent the child shows age appropriate functioning, across a variety of settings and situations.

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: ACTION_CODE Description: 

The code for the child's assessment rating on the ability to take appropriate actions to meet his/her needs. Similar to the Michigan Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF cheat sheet).

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: OTHER_SOURCE_COMMENTS Description: 

The description of the type of assessment tool used when it is not one of those in the list of values provided in the Data Source characteristic.

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: IS_OUTCOME_1B Description: 

Flag that indicates of the child's acquisition of new skills or behaviors related to positive social and emotional skills (including positive social relationships) since his/her last assessment.

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: PARENT_INPUT_CODE Description: 

The code that indicates the parent input about the child outcomes rating.

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: OUTCOME_2A_CODE Description: 

The code for Acquiring and Using Knowledge and Skills: To what extent the child shows age appropriate functioning, across a variety of settings and situations.

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: NEW_KNOWLEDGE_SKILL Description: 

When reporting an annual or exit assessment, providers must indicate if the child has shown any new skill or behavior related to acquisition and use of knowledge and skills. Similar to the Michigan Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF cheat sheet).

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: SOCIAL_RELATIONSHIPS_CODE Description: 

The code for the child's assessment rating for positive social relationships. Similar to the Michigan Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF cheat sheet).

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: ACTION_NAME Description: 

The name of the child's assessment rating on the ability to take appropriate actions to meet his/her needs. Similar to the Michigan Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF cheat sheet).

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: ASSESSMENT_TYPE_NAME Description: 

The name of the Part C child outcomes assessment which is required to be completed when the child enters Part C Services, annually while the child is receiving services, and upon exit from Part C.

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: KNOWLEDGE_SKILLS_NAME Description: 

The name of the child's assessment rating for acquisition and use of knowledge and skills. Similar to the Michigan Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF cheat sheet).

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: DATA_SOURCE_NAME Description: 

The name for the comprehensive assessment tool used when completing the child's assessment.

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: DATA_SOURCE_CODE Description: 

The code for the comprehensive assessment tool used when completing the child's assessment.

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: ASSESSMENT_TOOL_NAME Description: 

The name for the method of determining the child's level of functioning within the three areas assessed: -The initiation of special education service -When they exit from early childhood special education -When they begin kindergarten or within thirty (30) days of their sixth birthday.

Category: Developmental Assessment Variable: OUTCOME_1A_CODE Description: 

The code for the positive social-emotional skills (including social relations): To what extent the child shows age-appropriate functioning, across a variety of settings and situations is reported.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: INCIDENT_TYPE_CODE_1 Description: 

The code of the first incident associated with the reason that led to the disciplinary action.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: FOLLOW_UP_NAME_3 Description: 

The name that indicates the type of follow-up and/or educational services provided to the student after the start of the third disciplinary action(s) reported.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: INCIDENT_TYPE_NAME_1 Description: 

The name of the first incident associated with the reason that led to the disciplinary action.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: INCIDENT_TYPE_NAME_3 Description: 

The name of the third incident associated with the reason that led to the disciplinary action.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: FOLLOW_UP_CODE_3 Description: 

The code that indicates the type of follow-up and/or educational services provided to the student after the start of the third disciplinary action(s) reported.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: DISCIPLINARY_ACTION_CODE_3 Description: 

The third reported code for the disciplinary action taken as a consequence of the incident.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: FOLLOW_UP_CODE_2 Description: 

The code that indicates the type of follow-up and/or educational services provided to the student after the start of the second disciplinary action(s) reported.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: DISCIPLINARY_ACTION_NAME_2 Description: 

The second reported name of the disciplinary action taken as a consequence of the incident.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: LENGTH_OF_ACTION_1 Description: 

The number of days assigned for the first reported consequence in half-day increments.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: FOLLOW_UP_NAME_1 Description: 

The name that indicates the type of follow-up and/or educational services provided to the student after the start of the first disciplinary action(s) reported.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: START_OF_ACTION_3 Description: 

The date on which the student began the third reported consequence.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: FOLLOW_UP_CODE_4 Description: 

The code that indicates the type of follow-up and/or educational services provided to the student after the start of the fourth disciplinary action(s) reported.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: FOLLOW_UP_CODE_1 Description: 

The code that indicates the type of follow-up and/or educational services provided to the student after the start of the first disciplinary action(s) reported.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: DISCIPLINARY_ACTION_NAME_3 Description: 

The third reported name of the disciplinary action taken as a consequence of the incident.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: START_OF_ACTION_2 Description: 

The date on which the student began the second reported consequence.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: INCIDENT_TYPE_CODE_2 Description: 

The code of the second incident associated with the reason that led to the disciplinary action.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: LENGTH_OF_ACTION_3 Description: 

The number of days assigned for the third reported consequence in half-day increments.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: FOLLOW_UP_NAME_2 Description: 

The name that indicates the type of follow-up and/or educational services provided to the student after the start of the second disciplinary action(s) reported.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: FOLLOW_UP_NAME_4 Description: 

The name that indicates the type of follow-up and/or educational services provided to the student after the start of the fourth disciplinary action(s) reported.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: IS_SEXUAL_ASSAULT Description: 

Flag that indicates when an incident of physical violence involved oral, anal, or vaginal penetration forcibly or against the person's will or where the victim is incapable of giving consent.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: INCIDENT_DATE Description: 

The day the incident that led to the disciplinary action occurred.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: INCIDENT_TYPE_CODE_4 Description: 

The code of the fourth incident associated with the reason that led to the disciplinary action.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: DISCIPLINARY_ACTION_NAME_1 Description: 

The first reported name of the disciplinary action taken as a consequence of the incident.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: START_OF_ACTION_1 Description: 

The date on which the student began the first reported consequence.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: INCIDENT_TYPE_NAME_4 Description: 

The name of the fourth incident associated with the reason that led to the disciplinary action.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: IS_SERIOUS_BODILY_INJURY Description: 

Flag that indicates when the Incident Type involved physical violence with injury.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: INCIDENT_TYPE_NAME_2 Description: 

The name of the second incident associated with the reason that led to the disciplinary action.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: DISCIPLINARY_ACTION_CODE_2 Description: 

The second reported code for the disciplinary action taken as a consequence of the incident.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: INCIDENT_TYPE_CODE_3 Description: 

The code of the third incident associated with the reason that led to the disciplinary action.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: LENGTH_OF_ACTION_2 Description: 

The number of days assigned for the second reported consequence in half-day increments.

Category: Discipline Records Variable: DISCIPLINARY_ACTION_CODE_1 Description: 

The first reported code for the disciplinary action taken as a consequence of the incident.

Category: Employment Variable: EMPLOYMENT_STATUS_DESC Description: 

A description of the employment status of the staff member including separation reasons and new teacher status.

Category: Employment Variable: ANNUAL_SALARY Description: 

The full-time base annual salary for employees in given assignments in order to meet the needs of Title I Part A of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). For others, providing this data is optional.

Category: Employment Variable: FUNDED_POS_STATUS_CODE Description: 

A code of the status of the assignment as either filled by permanent employees, approved substitutes, or outside contractors.

Category: Employment Variable: FUNDED_POS_STATUS_DESC Description: 

A description of the status of the assignment as either filled by permanent employees, approved substitutes, or outside contractors.

Category: Employment Variable: HIRE_DATE Description: 

The initial date of hire (date employed) for the staff member within the district.

Category: Employment Variable: IS_FUNDED_POSITION Description: 

Flag to specify if the personnel position is funded (Y or N).

Category: Employment Variable: HIGHEST_EDUCATION_DEGREE_NAME Description: 

This is the highest degree earned by a staff member.

Category: Employment Variable: TERMINATION_DATE Description: 

The date of termination/retirement/resignation of the staff member.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_CODE_12 Description: 

The twelfth permit code for the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_CODE_2 Description: 

The second permit grade level for the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_CERTIFICATION_12 Description: 

The twelfth endorsement certificate for the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_CERTIFICATION_13 Description: 

The thirteenth endorsement certificate for the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_CODE_8 Description: 

The eighth permit code for the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_CODE_4 Description: 

The fourth permit code for the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_CODE_3 Description: 

The third permit code for the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_9 Description: 

The ninth permit certificate for the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_CODE_9 Description: 

The ninth permit code for the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_CODE_6 Description: 

The sixth permit code for the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_8 Description: 

The eighth permit certificate for the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_CODE_5 Description: 

The fifth permit code for the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_GRADE_LEVEL_13 Description: 

The thirteenth endorsement grade level for the staff member sorted alphabetically (e.g., subject area endorsements).

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_CODE_7 Description: 

The seventh permit code for the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_CODE_11 Description: 

The eleventh permit code for the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: LICENSE_TYPE Description: 

Name of the Certificate License Type (e.g., Provisional Teaching Certificate or School Counselor License) which is populated when the educator completes their application for certification through MOECS.

Category: Endorsements Variable: LICENSE_STATUS Description: 

Certificate status description (i.e., Valid, Expired, Invalid, Nullified, Revoked, Suspended, and Withdrawn).

Category: Endorsements Variable: PERMIT_STATUS Description: 

Permit status description (e.g., Valid, Expired, etc.).

Category: Endorsements Variable: LICENSE_CATEGORY Description: 

Name of the Certificate License Category (e.g., Teaching, School Counselor, etc.).

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_2 Description: 

The second endorsed permit of the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_CODE_10 Description: 

The tenth permit code for the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_6 Description: 

The sixth permit certificate for the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_10 Description: 

The tenth permit certificate for the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_11 Description: 

The eleventh permit certificate for the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_CODE_1 Description: 

The first permit code for the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: PERMIT_TYPE Description: 

Name of Permit type (There are four different types of permits). Permits are utilized in situations where a school is unable to fill a position with an appropriately certified and/or endorsed educator.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_CODE_13 Description: 

The thirteenth permit code for the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_13 Description: 

The thirteenth permit certificate for the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_12 Description: 

The twelfth permit certificate for the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_3 Description: 

The third endorsed permit of the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_4 Description: 

The fourth endorsed permit of the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: ENDORSE_PERMIT_5 Description: 

The fifth endorsed permit of the staff member sorted alphabetically.

Category: Endorsements Variable: INSTITUTION_NAME Description: 

Official entity name for where Higher Education was received by staff.

Category: Endorsements Variable: INSTITUTION_STATE Description: 

State's name where Higher Education degree was received by staff.