Standard & Poors Issues New Reports on the Performance of School Districts in 21 States pdf Standard & Poors' SchoolMatters released reports on funding and academic performance in 5,000 school districts in 21 states. This data is presented in a demographic context - meaning that the level of student learning, achievement and personal development is measured within a district's available resources. Standard & Poors - SchoolMatters, 3/29/2006