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Atwater Community Day School 2005 - 2006 |
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Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2005-06 |
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Address: |
1800 Juniper Ave., Atwater CA 95301-1401 |
Phone Number: |
(209) 357-6100 |
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Principal: |
Andrew Kersten |
Grade Span: |
7-8 |
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This executive summary of the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is intended to provide parents and community members with a quick snapshot of school accountability. The data presented in this report are reported for the 2005-06 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2004-05 school year. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should review the entire SARC or contact the school principal or the district office. |
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About This School
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Atwater Community Day School is an alternative educational setting that provides an instructional setting for students who have not been successful at a traditional school. It is a clean and appropriate facility for approximately 10 students. Atwater Community Day School has a comprehensive Safety Plan, and staff members are trained to react in the appropriate manner for each type of emergency. Student recognition programs are in place to recognize student achievement. The teachers is provided with opportunities for professional development, and is observed and evaluated regularly. There are adequate instructional materials for students. Student’s individual performance, as well as the school’s performance is measured regularly. |
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School Facilities
This table displays the results
of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school
facility's good repair status.
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Item Inspected |
Facility in |
Repair Needed and |
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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) |
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Structural Damage |
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Fire Safety |
X |
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Electrical (interior and exterior) |
X |
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Pest/Vermin Infestation |
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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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Other |
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School Accountability Report Card |
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The School Accountability Report Card (SARC), which is required by law to be published annually, contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. More information about SARC requirements is available at the California Department of Education (CDE) Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. DataQuest, an online data tool at http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/, contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state. |
I. About This
School
Contact Information
This section provides the
school's contact information.
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School |
District |
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School Name |
Atwater Community Day |
District Name |
Atwater Elementary |
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Street |
1800 Juniper Ave. |
Phone Number |
(209) 357-6100 |
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City, State, Zip |
Atwater, CA 95301-1401 |
Web Site |
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Phone Number |
(209) 357-6124 |
Superintendent |
Melinda Hennes |
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Principal |
Andrew Kersten |
E-mail Address |
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E-mail Address |
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School Description and Mission Statement
This section provides
information about the school's goals and programs.
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An
alternative educational setting is provided for students who have not
been successful at a traditional school. |
Opportunities for Parental Involvement
This section provides
information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school
activities.
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Parents are provided with access to the teacher as often as needed,
even daily if necessary. |
Student Enrollment by Grade Level
This table displays the number
of students enrolled in each grade level at the school.
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Grade Level |
Number of Students |
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Grade 7 |
3 |
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Grade 8 |
5 |
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Total Enrollment |
8 |
Student Enrollment by Group
This table displays the percent
of students enrolled at the school who are identified as being in a particular
group.
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Group |
Percent of |
Group |
Percent of |
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African American |
12.5 |
White (not Hispanic) |
37.5 |
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American Indian or Alaska Native |
12.5 |
Multiple or No Response |
0.0 |
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Asian |
0.0 |
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged |
0.0 |
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Filipino |
0.0 |
English Learners |
21.0 |
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Hispanic or Latino |
37.5 |
Students with Disabilities |
0.0 |
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Pacific Islander |
0.0 |
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II. School
Climate
School Safety Plan
This section provides
information about the school's comprehensive safety plan.
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The comprehensive safety plan is shared with its partner school on an
adjoining school campus. |
School Discipline Practices
This section provides
information about the school's efforts to create and maintain a positive
learning environment, including the school's use of disciplinary strategies.
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Rewards for good behavior are ice cream and pizza parties, trips to local eateries and other recognitions. |
Suspensions and Expulsions
This table displays the rate of
suspensions and expulsions (the total number of incidents divided by the total
enrollment) at the school and district levels for the most recent three-year
period.
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Rate |
School |
District |
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2003-04 |
2004-05 |
2005-06 |
2003-04 |
2004-05 |
2005-06 |
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Suspensions |
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7.8 |
11.5 |
.19 |
.20 |
.21 |
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Expulsions |
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.10 |
.50 |
.003 |
.005 |
.004 |
III. School
Facilities
School Facility
Conditions and Improvements
This section provides
information about the condition of the school's grounds, buildings, and
restrooms, and a description of any planned or recently completed facility
improvements.
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New building with clean school grounds. Providing a safe, clean, attractive environment for our students is a high priority at Atwater Community Day School. The efforts of the custodial staff, maintenance staff, and the gardening staff keep the buildings and school grounds in excellent condition. In addition, several areas have been targeted for development of small student plazas that are both inviting and provide increased areas for gathering and seating. |
School Facility Conditions Good Repair Status
This table displays the results
of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school
facility's good repair status.
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Item Inspected |
Facility in |
Repair Needed and |
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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) |
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Structural Damage |
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Fire Safety |
X |
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Electrical (interior and exterior) |
X |
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Pest/Vermin Infestation |
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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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Other |
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IV. Teachers
Teacher Credentials
This table displays the number
of teachers assigned to the school with a full credential, without a full
credential, and those teaching outside of their subject area of competence.
Detailed information about teacher qualifications can be found at the CDE Web
site at
http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.
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Teachers |
School |
District |
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2003-04 |
2004-05 |
2005-06 |
2005-06 |
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With Full Credential |
1 |
1 |
1 |
223 |
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Without Full Credential |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
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Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher
Positions
This table displays the number
of teacher misassignments (teachers assigned without proper legal authorization)
and the number of vacant teacher positions (not filled by a single designated
teacher assigned to teach the entire course at the beginning of the school year
or semester). Note: Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners.
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Indicator |
2004-05 |
2005-06 |
2006-07 |
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Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Total Teacher Misassignments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Vacant Teacher Positions |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Core Academic Classes Taught by NCLB
Compliant Teachers
This table displays the percent
of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
compliant and non-NCLB compliant teachers at the school, at all schools in the
district, at high-poverty schools in the district, and at low-poverty schools in
the district. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can
be found at
http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/.
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Location of Classes |
Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects |
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Taught by |
Taught by |
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This School |
100.0 |
0.0 |
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All Schools in District |
99.0 |
1.0 |
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High-Poverty Schools in District |
99.0 |
1.0 |
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Low-Poverty Schools in District |
0.0 |
0.0 |
Substitute Teacher Availability
This section provides
information about the availability of qualified substitute teachers and the
impact of any difficulties in this area on the school's instructional program.
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An adequate number of credentialed substitute teachers are available for the routine operation of the instructional program. Substitutes are occasionally not available when a high number of substitutes are needed for release time for staff development. Classes are then covered by other credentialed staff or the teacher is recalled from the staff development activity. This has not had a significant impact on the operation of the instructional program. |
Teacher Evaluation Process
This section provides
information about the procedures and the criteria for teacher evaluations.
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Probationary teachers are evaluated annually and permanent teaches biannually. The District has adopted Standards for the Performance Appraisal of Teachers in five areas: learning environment; planning and designing instruction; instructional skills; member of a learning community; and professional responsibilities. Principals use Clinical Supervision procedures, including a pre-conference, lesson observation, lesson analysis, and post-conference. Three formative assessments are completed for probationary teachers, and a summative assessment is completed for permanent teachers. |
V. Support
Staff
Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff
This table displays, in units
of full-time equivalents (FTE), the number of academic counselors and other
support staff who are assigned to the school and the average number of students
per academic counselor. One FTE equals one staff member working full time; one
FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full
time.
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Title |
Number of FTE |
Average Number of |
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Academic Counselor |
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Library Media Teacher (Librarian) |
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Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional) |
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Psychologist |
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Social Worker |
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Nurse |
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Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist |
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Resource Specialist (non-teaching) |
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Other |
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VI. Curriculum
and Instructional Materials
Quality, Currency, and Availability of
Textbooks and Instructional Materials
This table displays information
about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks
and other instructional materials used at the school, and information about the
school's use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or
instructional materials.
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Core Curriculum Area |
Quality, Currency, and |
Percent of Pupils |
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Reading/Language Arts |
Reading/Language Arts books and materials are the most recent state adoption selections for K-6th and 7th/8th grades. |
0 |
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Mathematics |
Math text and materials are the most current adoptions for grades K-8th. |
0 |
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Science |
Junior High Science is the latest adoption and is state approved. Teachers currently address science standards through Open Court Reading materials and previously adopted FOSS science kits. Teachers will pilot new materials in the 06-07 school year with district-wide implementation in the 07-08 school year. |
0 |
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History-Social Science |
Junior High History/Social science is the latest adoptions and is state approved. New K-8 History/Social Science materials were piloted this year and will be purchased for implementation in the 06-07 school year. |
0 |
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Foreign Language |
N/A |
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Health |
N/A |
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Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12) |
N/A |
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VII. School
Finances
Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site
Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2004-05)
This table displays a
comparison of the school's per pupil expenditures from unrestricted (basic)
sources with other schools in the district and throughout the state, and a
comparison of the average teacher salary at the school site with average teacher
salaries at the district and state levels. Detailed information regarding
salaries can be found at the CDE Web site at
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/ec/ and
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/.
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Total |
Expenditures |
Expenditures |
Average |
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School Site |
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District |
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$65,773 |
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Percent Difference - School Site and District |
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State |
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$4,743 |
$56,471 |
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Percent Difference - School Site and State |
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Types of Services Funded
This section provides
information about the programs and supplemental services that are available at
the school and funded through either categorical or other sources.
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In the 2004-05 school year, the Atwater Elementary School District spent an average of $7,150.46 per student. Of this amount, $5,009.41 was spent on Instructional Programs, which included the cost of teachers, books, supplies, and equipment for both regular and special education programs. It also included services to non-English and limited English speaking students. Another $731.43 per student was spent on Instructional Support, which includes school administration, curriculum and assessment services, and health and psychologist services. Roughly $1,409.73 per student was spent on General Support, including District administration, school maintenance, school plant operation, pupil transportation, and other outgo. |
Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal
Year 2004-05)
This table displays
district-level salary information for teachers, principals, and superintendents,
and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type
and size. The table also displays teacher and administrative salaries as a
percent of a district's budget, and compares these figures to the state averages
for districts of the same type and size. Detailed information regarding salaries
can be found at the CDE Web site at
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/ and
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/salaries0405.asp.
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Category |
District |
State Average |
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Beginning Teacher Salary |
$41,937 |
$37,797 |
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Mid-Range Teacher Salary |
$65,837 |
$57,601 |
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Highest Teacher Salary |
$78,161 |
$71,233 |
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Average Principal Salary (Elementary) |
$94,524 |
$88,676 |
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Average Principal Salary (Middle) |
$93,869 |
$91,944 |
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Average Principal Salary (High) |
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$81,156 |
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Superintendent Salary |
$140,743 |
$127,179 |
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Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries |
50.2 |
42.1 |
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Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries |
5.9 |
5.8 |
VIII. Student
Performance
California Standards Tests
The California Standards Tests
(CST) show how well students are doing in relation to the state content
standards. The CSTs include English-language arts and mathematics in grades 2
through 11; science in grades 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11; and history-social science in
grades 8, 10, and 11. Student scores are reported as performance levels.
Detailed information regarding CST results for each grade and proficiency level,
including the percent of students not tested, can be found at the CDE Web site
at
http://star.cde.ca.gov. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not
shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.
CST Results for All Students -- Three-Year
Comparison
This table displays the percent
of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding
the state standards).
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State |
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2005 |
2006 |
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2005 |
2006 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
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English-Language Arts |
0 |
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21 |
27 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
40 |
42 |
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Mathematics |
8 |
* |
7 |
35 |
41 |
42 |
34 |
38 |
40 |
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Science |
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* |
16 |
18 |
22 |
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