Accountability Report - Sycamore Elementary School

Accountability Report
Results-Based Evaluation System
Issued 2012–13
Creekland Middle School
Dr. Eddie Maresh, Principal
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS)
has developed an accountability system for
improving schools called the Results-Based
Evaluation System (RBES). RBES fairly and
systematically measures a school’s progress,
providing a process that clearly communicates
expectations; reviews, monitors, and supports
school performance; and evaluates that
performance.
Kelli McCain, Area Superintendent
The Creekland Middle school council and
school leaders collaborated on the highlights
included in this accountability report, which
also serves as the school’s annual report. The
report provides consolidated information on
the school’s effectiveness, based on multiple
measures and student characteristics. Please
review this report to learn more about the
school’s improvement efforts and progress.
Key Results from 2011–12 Local School Plans for Improvement
Local School Plans for Improvement are plans developed locally by school administrators,
teachers, and parent advisory groups. These plans outline school goals.
Goal: To increase academic performance in mathematics, language arts, social studies, and
science for all students, with targeted support for student subgroups, in order to meet or exceed
annual targets through collaborative planning.
Results: Student performance results indicated that Creekland made progress in several areas:
• Creekland increased its percentage of students exceeding expectations on the Georgia Grade
8 Writing Assessment while reducing the percentage of students not meeting the standard.
We are pleased that eight Creekland Middle students achieved a perfect score on the Georgia
Grade 8 Writing Assessment.
• Grade 7 performance on the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) showed
significant gains in achievement, resulting in Creekland Middle receiving maximum points
on its local school assessment.
• The percentage of students achieving in the Exceeds Standards range on the CRCT increased
in every subject area for grades 7 and 8.
• Creekland was recognized for students’ outstanding performance on state-required End of
Course Tests (EOCT) for designated high school courses. Students in our accelerated science
program took a high-school level class— Physical Science— that requires the EOCT. Of
accelerated science students taking the tests, 90% of the students met or exceeded standards
on the EOCT.
CONTENTS:
Key Results on
Improvement Plans
2011–12 Results:
­– GCPS Promotion
Requirements…
Grade 7 Gateway
Grade 8 Writing
Gateway
–State Promotion
Requirements…
Grade 8 CRCT
–Percentage Meeting
or Exceeding State
Standards
Principal’s Message
2011–12 Highlights
Staff Data
Student Data
School Safety
Perceptions
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Gwinnett schools measure student learning of the school system’s curriculum— the Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS)— in a
number of ways to ensure students have learned the AKS and will be successful in the next grade. One measure is the state’s CriterionReferenced Competency Tests (CRCT), which compares student achievement to state standards in several subject areas for grades 3–8.
Georgia students in grade 8 also take a state writing assessment. Test results are used by teachers to identify individual student strengths
and weaknesses and by the state to gauge the quality of education throughout Georgia.
2011–12 Results: Gwinnett County Public Schools Promotion Requirements (Grades 7 and 8)
In Gwinnett, state tests taken in 7th grade are used as Gateway assessments and results are used to determine whether a
student is prepared for the next grade level. Following are results for Creekland Middle for these local promotion requirements.
Grade 7 Gateway: Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies CRCT Subtests
For 2011–12, a Gwinnett 7th grader was required to meet grade-level expectations on the CRCT in five subject areas—
language arts, reading, mathematics, science, and social studies— in order to earn promotion. Students’ test performance on
the Grade 7 Gateway falls into three levels of mastery of the state’s curriculum: Exceeds, Meets, Does Not Meet.
Language Arts
Performance
Levels
Exceeds
Meets
Does Not Meet
Percentages
shown may not
add up to 100
due to rounding.
Percentages 7%
and below are
not labeled.
Reflects spring
administration.
100%
100
80%
80
80
66.2
60%
59.7
60
40%
40
20%
20
31.9
37.4
0% Creekland
MS GCPS
GCPS
Creekland
MS
0
Reading
100
43.7
39.6
Mathematics
100
80
80
80
60
40
40
20
Creekland
MS GCPS
GCPS
Creekland
MS
71.4
60.0
73.4
60
63.7
83.1
60
40
70.9
40
57.5
20
0
Social Studies
100
60
54.8
Science
100
0
26.5
36.4
Creekland
MS GCPS
GCPS
Creekland
MS
20
0
22.6
30.0
13.6
Creekland
MS GCPS
GCPS
Creekland
Grade 8 Gateway: Georgia Grade 8 Writing Assessment
In addition to earning passing grades, GCPS 8th graders were required to make a
passing score on the Georgia Grade 8 Writing Assessment, which is a Gateway test in
Gwinnett. This chart reflects how well Creekland Middle’s students did on the test in
2011–12, with 95% of Creekland 8th graders passing the writing Gateway on the first
try. (Data reflects achievement of all students, including special education students and
students with limited English proficiency.)
20
0
MS
Performance
Levels
Exceeds
Meets
Does Not Meet
Percentages
shown may not
add up to 100
due to rounding.
Percentages 7%
and below are
not labeled.
Reflects spring
administration.
21.1
8.0
Creekland
MS GCPS
GCPS
Creekland
MS
100%
100%
18.1
17.1
77.0
76.1
80%
80%
60%
40%
40%
20%
20%
0%
0%
Creekland GCPS
Creekland
GCPS
MS
MS
2011–12 Results: State Promotion Requirements (Grade 8)
The state also has established promotion requirements for selected
grade levels. The table at the right reflects the percentage of Creekland
Middle students in grade 8 who met grade-level expectations on the
state’s CRCT in order to earn promotion.
% of Students Who Passed CRCT Subtests Required for Promotion*
8th Grade Reading CRCT
8th Grade Math CRCT
Creekland
99
92
GCPS
98
85
State
96
77
*Reflects spring administration
2011–12 Results: Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) and Adequate Yearly Progress
While Georgia no longer uses CRCT results for grades 6–8 to determine Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) status under the
federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), the results, separated by student subgroup, do show a school’s progress toward
closing the achievement gap between groups of students. The graphs below indicate the percentage of students meeting or
exceeding state standards in reading/English language arts and mathematics. See below to learn more about how the state will
measure progress toward academic performance goals, starting with 2013 test results.
Percentage of Students Meeting or Exceeding State Standards
All Students
All Students
Asian/Pacific Islander
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black
Black
Hispanic
Hispanic
Amer. Indian/Alaskan Native
Amer. Indian/Alaskan Native
White
White
Multiracial
Multiracial
Students with Disabilities
Students with Disabilities
Limited English Proficient
Limited English Proficient
Economically Disadvantaged
0%
Economically Disadvantaged
20%
40%
60%
80%
Reading/English Language Arts
Creekland MS
100%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Mathematics
GCPS
Creekland MS
GCPS
Note: In charts above, only subgroups with 10 or more students are reported. The charts above reflect an average for grades 6–8 of spring and
summer test administrations of the CRCT.
Georgia Moves to Performance Index as Measure of Progress
In February 2012, federal education officials approved Georgia’s newly developed College and Career Ready Performance Index
(CCRPI) to replace the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) measure under the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. Under
the waiver granted by the U.S. Department of Education, Georgia’s new performance index replaces provisions of NCLB.
(The formal name for federal education reform is the Elementary and Secondary Education Act or ESEA.) Starting with 2013
results, the index will measure progress on accountability indicators such as content mastery, student attendance, and preparation
for the next school level. Indicators vary by grade and school level and align with measures of college- and career-readiness.
While the waiver removes the requirement that all students be proficient in reading and math by 2014, the CCRPI will assess how
well students are prepared for college and careers and ensures that schools will be focused on improving achievement among all
students. Parents will learn more about how our school measures up on the new index with next year’s school accountability report.
A Message from the Principal About Student Achievement and Academic Initiatives
Creekland Middle School’s mission is to maximize each student’s development of personal excellence. The cornerstone of this
mission is providing students with a great academic foundation. Creekland students demonstrated progress in the 2011–12
school year by achieving at high levels on most areas of the CRCT. While the achievement results were encouraging, we know
there is still more room for growth. Specifically, there are opportunities for higher achievement for our student subgroups. The
school will continue to meet these challenges by focusing on quality instruction for all students.
Teachers will receive job-embedded staff development that incorporates the Quality-Plus Teaching Strategies. These researchbased teaching techniques have been proven effective with all types of learners across grade levels and subject areas. Teacher
collaboration is one of the key components that will help us raise the quality of instruction. Working together, our teachers
refine instruction. In these collaborative meetings, teachers review instructional strategies, analyze student achievement data,
and share best practices.
Creekland Middle continues to work with the other schools in the Collins Hill Cluster. These vertical collaborations across
grade and school levels will be essential as we strive to increase the college and career readiness of our students. This collaboration has resulted in vertical cluster initiatives in all content areas.
Creekland Middle has implemented the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program to encourage our
students to demonstrate Service, Ownership, Accountability, and Respect (SOAR). This program has had a positive impact on
the school climate and culture, resulting in a significant decrease in the number of disciplinary infractions.
The school needs the involvement of all stakeholders to become the world-class school that we envision. We will continue to
establish relationships with the community to create the very best environment for our students. Positive partnerships with our
parents also will be essential for us to realize success.
Creekland Middle School
The mission of Gwinnett County Public Schools is to pursue excellence
in academic knowledge, skills, and behavior for each student,
resulting in measured improvement against
local, national, and world-class standards.
Creekland Middle School
170 Russell Road • Lawrenceville, GA, 30043
(770) 338-4700 • http://www.creeklandmiddle.org/
Dr. Eddie Maresh, Principal
2011–12 Staff Data
Number of Staff Members
Staff Certification Level
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Specialist’s Degree Doctorate Degree
Certification Level
Experience in Education
Number of Staff Members
Other 2011–12 Highlights...
• More than 50 students participated in the PTSA-sponsored
Reflections program. Nine of those students placed at the regional
competition.
• For the first time in the school’s history, more Creekland band
members passed the first round of All-State auditions and gained
acceptance into the District 13 Honor Band than any other school
in the Georgia Music Educators Association’s (GMEA) District 13.
• Creekland’s band earned unanimous Superior ratings from every
judge at the GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluation for the
second consecutive year.
• The Creekland Middle orchestra was one of two middle school
orchestras invited to perform at the GMEA festival in Savannah.
• Creekland’s Counseling team was recognized with the RAMP
(Recognized ASCA Model Program) Award for its commitment to
developing and delivering a comprehensive, data-driven counseling
program. Creekland was the only Georgia middle school to earn
the award for 2011–12.
• The Lady Eagles Basketball team won the Western Division
Championship.
• The school’s MATHCOUNTS team competed at the regional
level. One student advanced to the state competition.
• Creekland Middle hosted the 1st Annual Jones Creek 5K at the
Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center. This race raised
money for the special needs programs at Creekland Middle.
• Creekland Middle students participated in Duke University’s
Talent Identification Program (TIP), which invites high-performing middle school students to take the SAT (a college-entrance
exam) as 7th graders. Twenty students earned recognition.
• The Creekland Readers Rally Team finished 2nd in its division.
• Fifty-six students competed in the Gwinnett Science and Engineering Fair. Eight of those students won in their division and moved
on to the state competition.
• Our Relay For Life team was recognized for raising more than
$10,000, and our United Way contributions exceeded our goal of
$5,000.
• Creekland Middle was recognized as a Taking Action Green
& Healthy School in the Environmental Achievement Awards
sponsored by Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful.
40
30
20
10
0
0−5
6−10
11−15
16−20
21−25
26+
Years of Experience
2011–12 Student Data
Enrollment
+American Indian/Alaskan Native*
+Asian*
+Black/African American*
+Hispanic or Latino, any race
+Multiracial, two or more races*
+Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander*
+White*
Special Education
ESOL
Free/Reduced Lunch
Average Attendance
School Year
09–10 10–11 11–12
2291
2292
2263
1%
1%
0%
12%
12%
12%
24%
25%
25%
21%
21%
22%
4%
4%
5%
0%
0%
0%
40%
37%
35%
12%
11%
10%
2%
2%
2%
42%
43%
46%
97%
97%
97%
*Not Hispanic or Latino
School Safety Perceptions
Based on responses from those with an opinion
responding to the 2011–12 RBES Perception
Survey…
• 80.3% of students agreed or strongly agreed that
they felt safe at Creekland Middle.
• 97.1% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that
their child’s school was safe.
Gwinnett County Public Schools
437 Old Peachtree Rd., NW • Suwanee, GA 30024-2978 www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us
2012 Gwinnett County Board of Education
Louise Radloff, 2012 Chairman;
Carole C. Boyce, 2012 Vice Chairman;
Dr. Robert McClure; Dr. Mary Kay Murphy; and Daniel D. Seckinger
J. Alvin Wilbanks, CEO/Superintendent