Mitchell Senior 2005 - 2006

 

Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2005-06
 For Mitchell Intermediate School   

 

 Address:

 1753 Fifth St., Atwater CA 95301-3620   

 Phone Number:

 (209) 357-6124   

 Principal:

 Andrew Kersten

 Grade Span:

 7-8   

 

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.

 

About This School

Mitchell Senior is a comprehensive, departmentalized junior high school with clean and appropriate facilities for approximately 850 students.  Mitchell Senior has a comprehensive Safety Plan, and staff members are trained to react in the appropriate manner for each type of emergency.  Several student recognition programs are in place to recognize student achievement.  Teachers are provided with numerous opportunities for professional development, and are 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.  Mitchell is currently in the third year of program improvement. 

 

Student Enrollment
 

 Group 

 

 Enrollment 

 

 Number of Students

852    

 African American   

5.3 % 

 American Indian or Alaska Native   

0.4 % 

 Asian   

6.7 % 

 Filipino   

0.2 % 

 Hispanic or Latino   

58.8 %  

 Pacific Islander   

0.4 % 

 White (Not Hispanic)   

28.3 % 

 Multiple or No Response   

0.0 % 

 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged   

73.2 % 

 English Learners   

29.0 % 

 Students with Disabilities   

7.0 % 

 

 

Teachers
 

 Indicators 

 

 Teachers 

 

 Teachers With Full Credential   

37 

 Teachers Without Full Credential   

1 

 Teachers Teaching Outside   
   Subject Area of Competence

0 

 Misassignments of Teachers   
   of English Learners

0 

 Total Teacher Misassignments   

0 

 


 School Facilities

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection

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.

Providing a safe, clean, attractive environment for our students is a high priority at Mitchell Senior Elementary.  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.

 Item Inspected

 Facility in
Good Repair

 Repair Needed and
Action Taken or Planned

 Yes

 No

 Gas Leaks

X

 

 

 Mechanical Systems

 

X

REPLACE 2010-2011

 Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)

X

 

 

 Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)

 

X

REMODEL 2009-2010

 Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)

 

X

REMOVE ASBESTOS, MOLD 2006

 Structural Damage

 

X

SOFFITS 2008-2009

 Fire Safety

 

X

REPLACE SYSTEM 2009-2010

 Electrical (interior and exterior)

 

X

UP GRADE 2010-2011

 Pest/Vermin Infestation

X

 

 

 Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)

 

X

NEED UP GRADE 2008-2009

 Restrooms

 

X

NEED UP GRADE 2008-2009

 Sewer

X

 

 

 Playground/School Grounds

 

X

RENOVATE TURF 2007-2008

 Other - ROOFING

X

 

NEED ROOFING 2006-2007

 

Curriculum and Instructional Materials
 

 
 
 
 Core Curriculum Areas

 

 Pupils Who Lack
Textbooks and
Instructional
Materials

 

 Reading/Language Arts

 0%  

 Mathematics

 0%  

 Science

 0%  

 History-Social Science

  0%  

 Foreign Language

  0%  

 Health

  0%  

 Science Laboratory Equipment   
   (grades 9-12)

  0%  

 

 

School Finances
 

 
 
 
 Level

 

 Expenditures
Per Pupil
(Unrestricted
Sources Only)

 

 School Site         

  $  

 District

  $  

 State 

 $4,743

 

 

 

Student Performance
 

 
 
 
 Subject

 

 Students Proficient
and Above on
California
Standards Tests

 

 English-Language Arts   

35 

 Mathematics   

34 

 Science   

26 

 History-Social Science   

18 

 

 

Academic Progress
 

 
 
 
 Indicator

 

 
 
 
    Result    

 

 2006 API Growth Score   
   (from 2006 API Growth Report)

 697

 Statewide Rank   
   (from 2005 API Base Report)   

 4

 2006-07 Program Improvement Status   

 In PI

 


 


 

    School Accountability Report Card    
  Reported for School Year 2005-06  
Published During 2006-07

 

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.

School

District

 School Name

 Mitchell Intermediate

 District Name

 Atwater Elementary

 Street

 1753 Fifth St.

 Phone Number

  (209) 357-6100

 City, State, Zip

 Atwater, CA    95301-3620

 Web Site

 http://www.aesd.k12.ca.us

 Phone Number

 (209) 357-6124

 Superintendent

 Melinda Hennes

 Principal

  Andrew Kersten

 E-mail Address

mhennes@aesd.edu

 E-mail Address

 akersten@aesd.edu

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School Description and Mission Statement
This section provides information about the school's goals and programs.

Mitchell Senior is a comprehensive, departmentalized junior high school with approximately 850 students.

Our Mission statement:  Mitchell Senior values its students and is committed to helping them achieve their social, emotional, academic, and physical potential in a safe, nurturing environment. 


Opportunities for Parental Involvement
This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.

Patty Mabon is the President of our parent club. Her group primarily deals with the graduation ceremony.  Patty solicits the help of several parent volunteers to help make graduation go smoothly.   


Student Enrollment by Grade Level
This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school.

 Grade Level

 Number of Students

 Grade 7

385 

 Grade 8

467 

 Total Enrollment

852 


Student Enrollment by Group
This table displays the percent of students enrolled at the school who are identified as being in a particular group.

 Group

 Percent of
Total Enrollment

 Group

 Percent of
Total Enrollment

 African American

5.3 

 White (not Hispanic)

28.3 

 American Indian or Alaska Native

0.4 

 Multiple or No Response

0.0 

 Asian

6.7 

 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

73.2 

 Filipino

0.2 

 English Learners

29.0 

 Hispanic or Latino

58.8 

 Students with Disabilities

7.0 

 Pacific Islander

0.4 

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Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary)
This table displays by subject area the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom).

 Subject

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 Avg.
Class
Size

Number of
Classrooms

 Avg.
Class
Size

Number of
Classrooms

 Avg.
Class
Size

Number of
Classrooms

 1-20

 21-32

 33+

 1-20

 21-32

 33+

 1-20

 21-32

 33+

 English

 28.4

 4

 63

 2

 25.9

 12

 56

 

 26.8

 9

 58

 

 Mathematics

 27.0

 7

 25

 3

 25.8

 4

 32

 

 24.3

 10

 20

 2

 Science

 28.0

 1

 32

 

 27.8

 

 32

 

 28.1

 1

 31

 

 Social Science

 28.9

 

 30

 

 29.4

 

 31

 

 28.7

 

 28

 


II. School Climate

School Safety Plan
This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan.

Mitchell Senior's comprehensive Safety Plan details the responsibilities and protocol for a variety of emergency situations.  Mitchell Senior staff members are trained to react in the appropriate manner for each type of emergency and practice them on a routine basis.  Procedures are in place to ensure a safe and orderly campus at Mitchell Senior including required visitor check-in and campus supervisors patrolling the grounds.   


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.

 Monthly Gold Card Drawing for prizes. Academic, attendance, and good behavior trips to the movies, roller skating, and theme parks. After school sports teams, clubs, intramurals, study club, service learning, student maintenance assistants, and student-of-the-month awards.    

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.

 Rate

 School

 District

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 Suspensions

.51

.35

.27

.19

.20

.21

 Expulsions

.008

.013

.009

.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.

Providing a safe, clean, attractive environment for our students is a high priority at Mitchell Senior Elementary.  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.

 Item Inspected

 Facility in
Good Repair

 Repair Needed and
Action Taken or Planned

 Yes

 No

 Gas Leaks

X

 

 

 Mechanical Systems

 

X

REPLACE 2010-2011

 Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)

X

 

 

 Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)

 

X

REMODEL 2009-2010

 Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)

 

X

REMOVE ASBESTOS, MOLD 2006

 Structural Damage

 

X

SOFFITS 2008-2009

 Fire Safety

 

X

REPLACE SYSTEM 2009-2010

 Electrical (interior and exterior)

 

X

UP GRADE 2010-2011

 Pest/Vermin Infestation

X

 

 

 Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)

 

X

NEED UP GRADE 2008-2009

 Restrooms

 

X

NEED UP GRADE 2008-2009

 Sewer

X

 

 

 Playground/School Grounds

 

X

RENOVATE TURF 2007-2008

 Other - ROOFING

X

 

NEED ROOFING 2006-2007

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/.

 Teachers

 School

 District

   2003-04  

   2004-05  

   2005-06  

   2005-06  

 With Full Credential

 40

 39

 37

 223

 Without Full Credential

 1

 2

 1

 4

 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.

 Indicator

   2004-05  

   2005-06  

   2006-07  

 Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners

0

0 

0 

 Total Teacher Misassignments

0 

0

0

 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/.

 Location of Classes

 Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects

 Taught by
 NCLB Compliant Teachers

 Taught by
 Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers

 This School 

 100.0

 0.0

 All Schools in District 

 99.0

 1.0

 High-Poverty Schools in District 

 99.0

 1.0

 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.

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.

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.

 Title

 Number of FTE
 Assigned to School

 Average Number of
 Students per
 Academic Counselor

 Academic Counselor

  1.0

  852

 Library Media Teacher (Librarian)

  1.0

  852

 Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional)

  1.0

  852

 Psychologist

 .25

  852

 Social Worker

 0

N/A

 Nurse

 .20

  852

 Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist

.20

22

 Resource Specialist

 2.0

33

 Special Day Class Teacher

1.0

16

 Other – Counselor/Family Support

.10

 852


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.

 Core Curriculum Area

 Quality, Currency, and
 Availability of Textbooks and
 Instructional Materials

 Percent of Pupils
 Who Lack Their Own
 Assigned Textbooks and
 Instructional Materials

 Reading/Language Arts

Reading/Language Arts books and materials are the most recent state adoption selections for K-6th and 7th/8th grades.  

  0

 Mathematics

Math text and materials are the most current adoptions for grades K-8th.  

  0

 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

 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

 Foreign Language

N/A

 

 Health

N/A 

 

 Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12)

N/A 

 


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/.

 Level

 Total
 Expenditures
 Per Pupil

 Expenditures
 Per Pupil
 (Supplemental)

 Expenditures
 Per Pupil
 (Basic)

 Average
 Teacher
 Salary

 School Site

 

 

 

 

 District

 ---

 ---

 

 $65,773

 Percent Difference - School Site and District

 ---

 ---

 

 

 State

 ---

 ---

 $4,743

 $56,471

 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.