TEAM GEAR UP · GPRA Outcomes

Federal Performance Indicators (GPRA 1–5)

GEAR UP grantees report annually to USDOE on five Government Performance and Results Act indicators. TGU targets show projected gains over TGU baselines.

5 IndicatorsAnnual APR Reporting

GPRA Outcomes & Targets

Each card shows the federal indicator, the measure TGU reports on, an TGU baseline placeholder, and the projected TGU improvement target. Final baselines will be locked in immediately before the TGU cohorts reach the relevant grade.

GPRA 1

Algebra I by 9th Grade

% of GEAR UP students who complete Algebra I by end of 9th grade

65% (2025)
TGU baseline
+10 pts
TGU target
GPRA 2

On-Time HS Graduation

% of GEAR UP students who graduate high school on time

75% (2025)
TGU baseline
+10 pts
TGU target
GPRA 3

FAFSA Completion

% of GEAR UP HS graduates who complete the FAFSA

68% (2026)
TGU baseline
+10 pts
TGU target
GPRA 4

Postsecondary Enrollment

% of GEAR UP HS graduates enrolled at an IHE the fall after HS

44% (2025)
TGU baseline
+10 pts
TGU target
GPRA 5

Year-2 Persistence

% of GEAR UP college students who persist to year 2 of postsecondary

63% (2024)
TGU baseline
+10 pts
TGU target
 

Baselines shown as “TBD” pending final Year-1 SREED data pull from MPS SIS + SCRIBE.