2017 SCHOOL READINESS REPORT
Washington County Elementary School Washington County School District, Constitution State Ms. Betsy Hamilton, Principal www.washingtoncoelementary.org
1776 Declaration Way Independence, CN 00704
About This Report This report is designed to help families and communities better understand student performance in elementary schools. Washington County Elementary School's goal is that all students develop a solid foundation that prepares them well for middle school and beyond. This report shows how well students in our school are meeting benchmarks that are important for them to be ready to succeed in later grade levels.
It also shows how Washington County Elementary students are performing as compared to other schools, the district, and the state. Some of this information is new to families and the community. For help learning more about how to understand and use this report, please visit www.cn.gov/CCRreports or contact Ben Jones at 555-1234 or bjones@washingtoncoelem.org.
Washington County Elementary School Student Progress
Description of Indicators
Percentage of Students Meeting Readiness Benchmarks
Performance Goal
Early Reading
3rd Grade Reading & Math
4th Grade Science
5th Grade Mathematics
Students in grades K-2 observed at a level associated with proficiency of early reading skills
Students who scored at the proficiency levels on 3rd grade reading and math by the end of 3rd grade
Students who scored at the proficiency level on 4th grade science by the end of 4th grade
Students who scored at the proficiency level on an assessment of 5th grade mathematics by the end of 5th grade
72%
56%
67%
53%
3.5%
1.3%
from last year
from last year
Goal Met!
Goal Not Met
0.5% from last year
Goal Met!
1.2% from last year
Goal Not Met
Please visit www.cn.gov/CCRreports to see additional information on student groups by race/ethnicity, economically disadvantaged, English language learners, and students with disabilities.
School Readiness Details | Washington County Elementary School
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Students Meeting Readiness Benchmarks Comparison with District & State Your School
District
Early Reading
State 3rd Grade Reading and Math
4th Grade Science
5th Grade Mathematics
726563 565752 675462 535746 72%
65%
63%
56%
57%
52%
67%
54%
53%
62%
57%
100%
50%
0%
46%
Students Meeting Readiness Benchmarks, by Student Group Legend 1
2
1
The numerator includes students who are on or above target to master standards by high school graduation.
360
2
out of
500
(72%)
The denominator includes all students of a particular student group in that cohort.
Early Reading
3rd Grade Reading and Math
4th Grade Science
5th Grade Mathematics
All
360 out of 500
(72%)
280 out of 500
(56%)
335 out of 500
(67%)
265 out of 500
(53%)
Asian
73 out of 94
(78%)
58 out of 94
(62%)
69 out of 94
(73%)
55 out of 94
(59%)
African-American
139 out of 201
(69%)
107 out of 201
(53%)
129 out of 201
(64%)
101 out of 201
(50%)
Hispanic
59 out of 90
(66%)
45 out of 90
(50%)
55 out of 90
(61%)
42 out of 90
(47%)
White
89 out of 115
(77%)
70 out of 115
(61%)
83 out of 115
(72%)
67 out of 115
(58%)
Econ. Disadvantaged
123 out of 196
(63%)
92 out of 196
(47%)
114 out of 196
(58%)
86 out of 196
(44%)
English Language Learners
28 out of 46
(61%)
21 out of 46
(45%)
266 out of 46
(56%)
19 out of 46
(42%)
Students with Disabilities
22 out of 40
(55%)
16 out of 40
(39%)
20 out of 40
(50%)
14 out of 40
(36%)
Please visit www.cn.gov/CCRreports to see additional information on student groups by race/ethnicity, economically disadvantaged, English language learners, and students with disabilities.
School Readiness Details | Washington County Elementary School
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Student Participation in Arts and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Students participating in in-school art or music
348
Students participating in out-of-school arts activities
126
70% 25%
Number of 5th Graders (145 total)
STEM 5th graders who have completed activities in STEM
83
Percentage of Students
7025 57
Number of Students (500 total)
Arts Participation
Percentage of 5th Graders
57%
Learn More
Definitions
Constitution State provides resources to answer important questions from families and communities at www.cn.gov/schoolreadiness:
Indicator: A measure of how a group of students perform in a school, district, or state
¥¥ Where can I go to learn more about helping my child read in the early years? ¥¥ What support is available if my child isn't reading at a proficient level by the 3rd grade?
Performance Goal: A goal for how a school will perform on an indicator in a certain school year Readiness Benchmark: A mark of individual student performance that means the student is ready for next steps
¥¥ How can I help my child learn math and science content, skills, and practices? ¥¥ Why is it important for my child to reach a proficient level in mathematics by 5th grade?
Talk to Other Schools to Find Out What's Working Talk to other schools to see their goals, strategic plans, or school improvement documents.
Which school in the state has the largest percentage of students meeting readiness benchmarks? Which school in the state with similar demographics to our school has the largest percentage of students meeting readiness benchmarks? A question you can ask the school leaders...
Early Reading
3rd Grade Reading & Math
4th Grade Science
5th Grade Mathematics
75%
65%
75%
61%
Thomas Elementary (Jefferson County)
Lincoln Elementary (Lincoln County)
Payne Elementary (Washington County)
Lincoln Elementary (Lincoln County)
73%
59%
71%
57%
Ben Elementary (Franklin County)
Adams Elementary (Adams County)
Ross Elementary (Adams County)
Anthony Elementary (Anthony County)
How is your school How does your How does your How does your school providing targeted school support school partner with ensure that teachers reading support to all students who enter postsecondary are prepared to teach students, particularly 3rd grade with the and businesses to mathematics at a those who struggle need to significantly support early science deeper level? the most?on student groups accelerate progress? experiences for learners, and students with disabilities. Please visit www.cn.gov/CCRreports to see additional information by race/ethnicity, economically disadvantaged, English language students?