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School
Accountability Report Card
Reported
for School Year 2004-05
Published
During 2005-06 |
Notes regarding the source and currency of data:
Data included in this School Accountability Report Card (SARC) are consistent
with State Board of Education guidelines, which are available at the California
Department of Education Web site http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/definitions04.asp.
Most data presented in this report were collected from the 2004-05 school year
or from the two preceding years (2002-03 and 2003-04).
I. General Information
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School Information |
Organization Information |
|
School Name |
AES-Excelsior Jr./Sr. High School |
Organization Name |
Advanced Education Services |
|
Principal |
Josh Wyckoff |
CEO |
John Neiuber |
|
Street |
5325 Engle Rd. Ste. 425. |
Street |
1470 Cooley Dr. PO Box 848 |
|
City, State, Zip |
Carmichael, CA 95608 |
City, State, Zip |
Colton, CA 92324 |
|
Phone Number |
916-483-7906 |
Phone Number |
909-825-5797 |
|
Fax Number |
916-483-7844 |
Fax Number |
909-825-5340 |
|
Web Site |
www.aes-schools.org |
Web Site |
www.aes-schools.org |
|
E-mail Address |
jwyckoff@aes-ssg.org |
E-mail Address |
jbush@aes-ssg.org |
|
CDS Code |
34 67447 7091994 |
SARC Contact |
James Bush |
School Description and Mission Statement
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Excelsior Jr./Sr. High School operates both regular and special
education programs for 59 boys and girls, ages 12-18, who are residents of
Trinity Youth Services – Sacramento. In addition, the school provides
special day class services to selected students from local school
districts. Excelsior is a nonpublic school certified by the California
State Department of Education Nonpublic Schools and Agencies Unit.
Excelsior Jr./Sr. High School, a division of Advanced Education Services,
is under contract with the San Juan Unified School District, Sacramento
City Unified School District, Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, and
selected educational agencies.
Excelsior’s staff-to-student ratio for adults who work directly with
children is 1 adult to every 4 students. Average class size is 12. The
overall ratio of adults to students is 1:4. Our students participate in a
full academic load during their 360-minute day (7:50 am - 2: 20 pm). Two
periods a day include remedial or supportive math and Language Arts
course. Excelsior follows the San Juan Unified School District course of
study.
The mission of Excelsior Jr./Sr. High School and Advanced Education
Services is to provide each child, family, and adult we serve with quality
educational programs so they may be empowered to lead successful and
productive lives.
We believe:
1. Every child can learn and should be given that opportunity.
2. All children can put forth their best effort to take full
advantage of their opportunities.
3. Progress in education requires mutual respect between students
and teachers.
4. Education must be a combined effort on the part of students,
teachers, family, and community.
5. Excellence is the only goal for which to strive.
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Opportunities for Parental Involvement
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Contact Person Name |
Josh Wyckoff |
Contact Person Phone Number |
916-483-7906 |
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Parents, other volunteers and businesses make a valuable contribution,
which increases the quality of education that our students receive.
Parents are encouraged to become involved as volunteers in the
educational program. The principal appoints parents as volunteers to
assist the school and will provide a volunteer orientation and specific
assignments for volunteers.
Businesses, through partnerships with our school, enhance and support
educational opportunities for our students. Cooperative programs which
meet the goals and objectives of the instructional program are encouraged.
As with other school personnel, volunteers must meet certain
qualifications and accept certain responsibilities that include a genuine
interest in helping students, a warm and friendly attitude, an ability to
work with others in the school, an acceptance of individual differences in
students, and an appreciation for all racial and ethnic groups.
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II. Demographic Information
Student Enrollment, by Grade Level
Data reported are the number of students in each grade level as reported on
the Private School Affidavit Confirmation to CDE - Fall 2005.
|
Grade Level |
Enrollment |
Grade Level |
Enrollment |
|
Kindergarten |
0 |
Grade 9 |
10 |
|
Grade 1 |
0 |
Grade 10 |
10 |
|
Grade 2 |
0 |
Grade 11 |
25 |
|
Grade 3 |
0 |
Grade 12 |
10 |
|
Grade 4 |
0 |
Ungraded Secondary |
0 |
|
Grade 5 |
0 |
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|
|
Grade 6 |
0 |
|
|
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Grade 7 |
1 |
|
|
|
Grade 8 |
3 |
|
|
|
Ungraded Elementary |
0 |
Total Enrollment |
59 |
Student Enrollment, by Ethnic Group
Data reported are the number and percent of students in each racial/ethnic
category as of Fall 2005.
|
Racial/Ethnic Category |
Number
of
Students |
Percent
of
Students |
|
|
|
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African-American |
29 |
49% |
|
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|
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Caucasian |
21 |
36% |
|
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|
|
Hispanic |
9 |
15% |
|
|
|
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Other |
0 |
|
|
|
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III. School Safety and Climate for Learning
School Safety Plan
|
Date of Last Review/Update |
July 2005 |
Date Last Discussed with Staff |
October 2005 |
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We provide our students, on a daily basis, with a safe, secure, and
welcoming environment. School safety is a top priority and our
comprehensive school safety plan addresses prevention, preparedness,
response, and recovery. Creating a safe school is a joint responsibility
of students, parents/guardians, teachers, school officials, local law
enforcement, emergency personnel, and others in the community. |
School Programs and Practices that Promote a Positive Learning Environment
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Excelsior Knights – Knowledge is our Shield! That
is our motto and we put it into practice daily. We believe that an
outstanding instructional program leads to the most positive learning
environment; therefore, we emphasize English (I, II, III, IV), Math
(Skills, Math A/B, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry), Science
( Earth, Life, Biology Laboratory Science), Social Studies (World
Geography, World History, US History, US Government, Economics), Computer
Literacy, Drivers Education, Health, Physical
Education , Vocational Education (Life Skills, Diversified
Occupations, Computer Operations, Video Editing, Video Graphics), and Electives
(Visual Arts, Music Appreciation, and Art Appreciation).
Excelsior Jr./Sr. High School uses scripted direct instructions to
teach many students math and reading. Corrective math and reading programs
have become a staple of the Excelsior Jr./Sr. High School curriculum. Our
students continue to see increased gains in learning which are close to
double the expected rate of student increase. Students participating in
corrective math programs improved an average of eleven months in learning
for every six months of instruction. Students participating in corrective
reading programs improved an average of nine months for every six months
of instruction.
Included in our school day are three direct instruction courses
(mathematics, reading, and writing). Students are assessed for need and
placed accordingly. They must master skills before moving into the next
level of direct instruction.
Part of our Physical Educational program is CIF basketball (boys and
girls), softball, track and field, and cross country. Students learn
teamwork, sportsmanship and responsibility. Excelsior also participates in
the La Sierra Athletic League annually. Sports in this league consist of
softball, flag football, and basketball.
The teachers of Excelsior Jr./Sr. High School continually set higher
educational standards for their students. An average of 42% of the
students at Excelsior made the honor roll during the 2004-2005 school
year. During the 2004-2005 school year, fourteen students were honored for
earning their high school diplomas at Excelsior Jr./Sr. High School. The
success of these students is what keeps us inspired. These are the
students who other students admire and will eventually follow.
The students at Excelsior are also involved and devoted to helping in
their community. Six students from Excelsior feed the homeless in
Sacrament on the first Wednesday of each month. Excelsior students also
volunteer at Harvest Festivals and fundraisers for local organizations.
Students are also active in the community during field trips to local
colleges and universities and through a variety of educational field trips
within the community.
EXCELSIOR KNIGHTS – KNOWLEDGE IS OUR SHIELD!
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Suspensions and Expulsions
Data reported are the number of suspensions and expulsions (i.e., the total
number of incidents that result in a suspension or expulsion). The rate of
suspensions and expulsions is the total number of incidents divided by the
school’s total enrollment for the reporting school year. For comparison, this
school’s data is compared to the aggregate data from all Advanced Education
Services’ nonpublic schools.
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Excelsior Jr./Sr. High School |
Advanced Education Services |
|
2005 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
|
Number of Suspensions |
0 |
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|
0 |
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Rate of Suspensions |
0 |
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|
0 |
|
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Number of Expulsions |
0 |
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|
0 |
|
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Rate of Expulsions |
0 |
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|
0 |
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IV. School Facilities
Information about the safety, cleanliness, and adequacy of school facilities,
including the condition and cleanliness of the school grounds, buildings, and
restrooms. Additional information about the condition
of the school's facilities may be obtained by speaking with the school director.
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AES- Excelsior Jr./Sr. High School’s school grounds, buildings, and
restrooms are maintained in accordance with the highest standards
established by Advanced Education Services and are inspected daily to
ensure those high standards are maintained. On-site maintenance personnel
and daily custodial service ensure the safety, cleanliness, and adequacy
of school facilities. School safety programs for all staff, documented
safety inspections, safety meetings, contracted fire equipment maintenance
service, a fire warning system, announced and unannounced fire and
earthquake drills, and local fire authority inspections all ensure a safe
and clean school facility. |
School Facility Conditions – Results of Inspection and Evaluation
Data reported are the determination of good repair as documented in a
completed Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) evaluation instrument, including
the school site inspection date, the CQI evaluation instrument completion date,
and the date of any remedial action taken or planned. Additional information
about the condition of the school's facilities may be obtained by speaking with
the school director.
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Evaluation
Instrument
|
Facility in
Good Repair |
Deficiency
and Remedial Actions Taken or Planned
|
|
Yes |
No |
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Gas Leaks |
X |
|
|
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Mechanical Systems |
X |
|
|
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Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior) |
X |
|
|
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Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings) |
X |
|
|
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Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior) |
X |
|
|
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Structural Damage |
X |
|
|
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Fire Safety |
X |
|
|
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Electrical (interior and exterior) |
X |
|
|
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Pest/Vermin Infestation |
X |
|
|
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Drinking Fountains (inside and outside) |
X |
|
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Restrooms |
X |
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Sewer |
X |
|
|
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Playground/School Grounds |
X |
|
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V. Academic Data
Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR)
Through the California Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) program,
students in grades 2 through 11 are tested annually in various subject areas.
Currently, the STAR program includes California Standards Tests (CST) and a
norm-referenced test (NRT). The CST tests English-language arts and mathematics
in grades 2 through 11, science in grades 5, 9, 10, and 11, and history-social
science in grades 8, 10, and 11. Prior to 2005, the NRT tested reading/language
arts and mathematics in grades 2 through 11, spelling in grades 2 through 8, and
science in grades 9 through 11. Beginning in 2005, the NRT tests
reading/language arts, spelling, and mathematics in grades 3 and 7 only, and no
longer tests science in any grade.
California Standards Tests (CST)
The California Standards Tests (CST) show how well students are doing in
relation to the state content standards. Student scores are reported as
performance levels. The five performance levels are Advanced (exceeds state
standards), Proficient (meets state standards), Basic (approaching state
standards), Below Basic (below state standards), and Far Below Basic (well below
state standards). Students scoring at the Proficient or Advanced level meet
state standards in that content area. Students scoring at the Proficient or
Advanced level meet state standards in that content area. Students with
significant cognitive disabilities who are unable to take the CST are tested
using the California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA). Detailed
information regarding CST and CAPA results for each grade and proficiency level
can be found at the California Department of Education Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov
or by speaking with the school principal. Note: To protect student privacy,
scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.
CST - All Students
Data reported are the percent of students
achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state
standards).
|
Subject |
Excelsior Jr./Sr. High School |
Advanced Education Services |
State |
|
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
|
English-Language Arts |
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Mathematics |
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Science |
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History-Social Science |
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Note: Information not available
CST – Racial and Ethnic Subgroups
Data reported are the percent of students
achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state
standards) for the most recent testing period.
|
Subject |
African-
American |
American
Indian or
Alaska
Native |
Asian |
Filipino
|
Hispanic
or Latino |
Pacific
Islander |
White
(not
Hispanic) |
|
English-Language Arts |
|
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|
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|
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|
Mathematics |
|
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|
|
|
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Science |
|
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|
|
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History-Social Science |
|
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Note: Information not available.
CST – Other Subgroups
Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or
Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent
testing period.
|
Subject |
Male |
Female |
English Learners |
Economically Disadvantaged |
Students With
Disabilities |
Migrant Education |
|
English-Language Arts |
|
|
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|
|
|
|
Mathematics |
|
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|
|
|
|
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Science |
|
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|
|
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History-Social Science |
|
|
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Note: Information not available
Norm-Referenced Test (NRT)
Reading and mathematics results from the California Achievement Test, Sixth
Edition (CAT/6), the current norm-referenced test (NRT) adopted by the State
Board of Education, are reported as the percent of tested students scoring at or
above the 50th percentile (the national average). School results are compared to
results at the district and state levels. Beginning in 2005, the NRT tests
reading/language arts, spelling, and mathematics in grades 3 and 7 only and no
longer tests science in any grade. Detailed information regarding results for
each grade level can be found at the California Department of Education Web site
at http://star.cde.ca.gov/
or by speaking with the school principal. Note: To protect student privacy,
scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.
NRT-All Students
Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th
percentile.
|
Subject |
Excelsior Jr./Sr. High School |
Advanced Education Services |
State |
|
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
|
Reading |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Mathematics |
|
|
|
|
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Not: Information not available
NRT – Racial and Ethnic Subgroups
Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th
percentile fr the most recent testing period.
|
Subject |
African-
American |
American
Indian or
Alaska
Native |
Asian |
Filipino
|
Hispanic
or Latino |
Pacific
Islander |
White
(not
Hispanic) |
|
Reading |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mathematics |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note: Information not available
NRT – Other Subgroups
Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th
percentile for the most recent testing period.
|
Subject |
Male |
Female |
English Learners |
Economically Disadvantaged |
Students With
Disabilities |
Migrant Education |
|
Reading |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mathematics |
|
|
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|
|
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Note: Information not available
Local Assessment
Data reported are the percent of students meeting or exceeding the district
standard.
|
Grade Level |
Reading |
Writing |
Mathematics |
|
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
|
K-6 |
NA |
|
|
NA |
|
|
NA |
|
|
|
7 |
See note |
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|
See note |
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|
See note |
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8 |
See note |
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|
See note |
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See note |
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9 |
See note |
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|
See note |
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See note |
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10 |
See note |
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|
See note |
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|
See note |
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11 |
See note |
|
|
See note |
|
|
See note |
|
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|
12 |
See note |
|
|
See note |
|
|
See note |
|
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Note: Data not available. To protect student privacy, percentages are not
shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.
California Physical Fitness Test
Data reported are the percent of students meeting fitness standards (scoring
in the healthy fitness zone on all six fitness standards) for the most recent
testing period. The California Physical Fitness Test is administered to students
in grades 5, 7, and 9 only. Detailed information regarding the California
Physical Fitness Test may be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/.
Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of
students tested is 10 or less.
|
Grade Level |
Excelsior Jr./Sr. High School |
Advanced Education Services |
State |
|
Total |
Female |
Male |
Total |
Female |
Male |
Total |
Female |
Male |
|
5 |
NA |
|
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7 |
See note |
NA |
|
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9 |
See note |
NA |
|
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Note: To protect student privacy, percentages are not shown when the number
of students tested is 10 or less.
Academic Performance Index
The Academic Performance Index (API) is a score on a scale of 200 to
1000 that annually measures the academic performance and progress of individual
schools in California. On an interim basis, the state has set 800 as the API
score that schools should strive to meet.
Growth Targets: The annual growth target for a school is 5 percent of the
distance between its API Base and 800. The growth target for a school at or
above 800 is to remain at or above 800. Actual growth is the number of API
points a school gained between its base and growth years. Schools that reach
their annual targets are eligible for awards.
Subgroup APIs and Targets: In addition to a school wide API, schools also
receive API scores for each numerically significant subgroup in the school
(i.e., racial/ethnic subgroups and socio-economically disadvantaged students).
Growth targets, equal to 80 percent of the school’s target, are also set for
each of the subgroups. Each subgroup must also meet its target for the school to
be eligible for awards.
Percent Tested: To be eligible for awards, elementary and middle schools
must test at least 95 percent of their students in grades 2 through 8, and high
schools must test at least 90 percent of their students in grades 9 through 11
on STAR assessments.
Statewide Rank: Schools receiving an API Base score are ranked in ten
categories of equal size (deciles) from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), according to
type of school (elementary, middle, or high school).
Similar Schools Rank: Schools also receive a ranking that compares that
school to 100 other schools with similar demographic characteristics. Each set
of 100 schools is ranked by API score from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) to
indicate how well the school performed compared to schools most like it.
API criteria are subject to change as new legislation is enacted into law.
Detailed information about the API and the Public Schools Accountability Act
(PSAA) can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/
or by speaking with the school principal.
API – Schoolwide
Data reported are API Base and Growth scores, growth targets, statewide and
similar schools ranks, and percent tested.
|
API Base Data |
API Growth Data |
|
|
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
|
From
2004
to 2005 |
From
2005
to 2006 |
From
2006
to 2007 |
|
Percent Tested |
|
|
|
Percent Tested |
|
|
|
|
API Base Score |
|
|
|
API Growth Score |
|
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|
Growth Target |
|
|
|
Actual Growth |
|
|
|
|
Statewide Rank |
|
|
|
|
Similar Schools Rank |
|
|
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Note: Not applicable for School Year 2004-2005
API - Racial and Ethnic Subgroups
Data reported are API Base and Growth scores and growth targets.
|
API Base Data |
API Growth Data |
|
|
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
|
From
2004
to 2005 |
From
2005
to 2006 |
From
2006
to 2007 |
|
African - American |
African - American |
|
API Base Score |
|
|
|
API Growth Score |
|
|
|
|
Growth Target |
|
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|
Actual Growth |
|
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|
American Indian or Alaska Native |
American Indian or Alaska Native |
|
API Base Score |
|
|
|
API Growth Score |
|
|
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|
Growth Target |
|
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|
Actual Growth |
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