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Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2008-09

Pioneer Elementary School

Add= ress: 

246= 25 Highway 88 , Pioneer   CA  95666 <= /span> 

Pho= ne: 

209= -295-6500 

Principal: 

Don= na  Custodio  <= /p>

Gra= de Span: 

K - 6 

This executive summary of the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is intended to provide parents and commun= ity members with a quick snapshot of school accountability. The data presented = in this report are reported for the 2008-09 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2007-08 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 

Pioneer Elementary is a K-6 school set amid a forest of pine, cedar, and madrone trees at the 3200 ft. elevation on the west= ern slope of the majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range. The school is the old= est continuously operated school in the District, built in 1944 to house a K-8 population.=

 

Pioneer now consists of 11 classrooms, a full stage and auditorium, a library and a computer lab for= 30, and a beautiful children’s discovery garden. We also have a special education class and preschool. We offer a site funded Physical Education program as well as art and music sessions throughout the year.

Student Enrollment 

Group 

Percent 

African American 

American Indian or Alaska Native 

1.92 % 

Asian 

0.48 % 

Filipino 

% 

=

Hispanic or Latino 

1.92 % 

Pacific Islander 

% 

Multiple or No Response 

16.35 % 

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 

53.00 % 

English Learners 

% 

Students with Disabilities 

12.00 % 

Total Number of Students 

208 

Teachers 

Indicator  <= o:p>

Teachers 

Teachers with full credential 

11 

Teachers without full credential 

0 

Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence 

Misassignments of Teachers of E= nglish Learners 

 0

Total Teacher Misassignments  

  0

Student Performance 

Subject  <= /o:p>

Students Proficient and Above on California Standards Tests<= /span> 

Mathematics 

61%

Science 

45%

Academic Progress 

Indicator 

Result 

2009 Growth API Score (from 2009 Growth API Report) 

790  

Statewide Rank (from 2008 Base API Report) 

7  

2009-10 Program Improvement Status (PI Year) 

Not in PI  

School Facilities 

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection&nb= sp;

Pioneer Elementary School received a rating of 96.00% on the most= recent site inspection using the State of California Facility Inspection Tool.  This indicates an overall rating= of GOOD.  A GOOD rating indicat= es that a school is maintained in good repair with a number of non-critical deficiencies noted.  These deficiencies are isolated and may result from minor wear and tear and are= in the process of being mitigated.

Repairs Needed 

The district Maintenance and Operations Department continuously utilizes its resources to keep up with vandalism and all repairs to ensure the health and safety of our students= .

Corrective Actions Taken or Planned =

School buildings and classroo= ms are cleaned and maintained on a regular basis by the school's custodians and = the district maintenance department. The custodians and Principal walk through the restrooms during the day to assure that they are sanitary and in prop= er working condition. The Principal walks the site daily to look for hazards and, if found, they are addressed immediately.

Curriculum and Instructional Materials&nb= sp;

Core Curricul= um Areas 

Pupils Who Lack Textbooks and Instructional Materials=  

Mathematics 

0%

Science 

0%

Foreign Language 

0%

Health 

0%

Visual and Performing Arts 

0%

Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12) 

0%

School Finances 

Level 

Expenditures Per Pupil (Unrestricted Sources Only)&nb= sp;

School Site 

$ 6,170

District 

$ 5,917

State 

 $5,512

NAEP Reading, Grade 4 

Level 

Result  =

Average Scale Score - State 

209 

Average Scale Score - National 

220 

Achievement Level - Basic 

 30%

Achievement Level - Proficient 

 18%

Achievement Level - Advanced 

 5%

NAEP Reading, Grade 8 

Level 

Result  =

Average Scale Score - State 

251 

Average Scale Score - National 

261 

Achievement Level - Basic 

 41%

Achievement Level - Proficient 

 20%

Achievement Level - Advanced 

 2%

NAEP Mathematics, Grade 4 

Level 

Result  =

Average Scale Score - State 

232 

Average Scale Score - National 

239 

Achievement Level - Basic 

 41%

Achievement Level - Proficient 

 25%

Achievement Level - Advanced 

 5%

NAEP Mathematics, Grade 8 

Level 

Result  =

Average Scale Score - State 

270 

Average Scale Score - National 

282 

Achievement Level - Basic 

 36%

Achievement Level - Proficient 

 18%

Achievement Level - Advanced 

 5%


School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2008-09 Published During 2009-10

The School Accountability Report Card= (SARC), which is required by law to be published annually, contains information abo= ut the condition and performance of each California public school. More information about SARC requirements is available on the California Departme= nt of Education (CDE) SARC Web= page. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office.

I. Data and Access 

DataQuest 

DataQuest= is an online data tool located on th= e CDE DataQuest Web page that contains additional information about this school and compari= sons of the school to the district, the county, and the state. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports f= or accountability (e.g., Academic Performance Index [API], Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP]), test data, enrollment, graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners). 

Internet Access 

Internet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access to the Internet at libraries and public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other = use restrictions include the hours of operation, the length of time that a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of software programs available on a workstation, and the ability to print documents.  

II. About This School=  

Contact Information (School Year 2009-10)=  

This section provides the schools con= tact information. 

School 

District  =

School Name  =

Pioneer Elementary  = ;

District Name  =

Amador County Unified &= nbsp;

Street 

24625 Highway 88  = ;

Phone Number 

209-223-1750 

City, State, Zip =

Pioneer  , CA  95666 <= /span> 

Web Site  =

www.amadorcoe.org 

Phone Number 

209-295-6500 

Superintendent 

Dick  Glock 

Principal 

Donna  Custodio 

E-mail Address 

dglock@amadorcoe.k12.ca.us 

E-mail Address 

dcustodio@amadorcoe.k12.ca.us 

CDS Code

03- 73981= - 6002851 

School Description and Mission Statement (School= Year 2008-09) 

School Des= cription and Mission Statement (School Year 2008-09) 

MISSION STATEMENT: To provide a safe, nurturing environment where all children em= bark on the meaningful journeys of quality learning and exploration guided by careful observation and high standards of achievement using rich and vari= ed curriculum and instruction.

 

There is a continuing effort on the part of the staff and parents to improve teaching and learning at Pioneer Elementary School. Site staff is professional and cohesive in its collaborative approach to planning and r= efining new and existing curriculum. We believe in facilitating academic and extra curricular programs that allow all children to reach their full potential. Teachers participate in district provided professional development which allows them to keep current on best practices in education.

 

Extra curricular classes are taught by our staff that provide clinics for stude= nts struggling in math and reading or that provide enrichment opportunities l= ike Yoga and Drama.

 

The community at large is very involved in our school and we have a direct partnership with the Bank of Amador and Payless/IGA Market. Those two local businesses support and participate in an annual golf tournament that raises funds for our school. The local Lyons Club and the Up Country Rotary provide special events at = our site including a Geography Bee and a Books for= Bikes event.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Y= ear 2008-09) 

Opportunit= ies for Parental Involvement (School Year 2008-09) 

Parent and community involvement at Pioneer Elementary is highly valued by staff. Parents volunteer in their children’s classrooms, in the library, in the office, and in many other ways.

 

Two parent groups that provide continuous and valuable support to the school are the School Site Council= and our parent-teacher organization, PPTO. This parent run group is very acti= ve and facilitates several fundraisers throughout the year such as movie nig= hts, a crab feed, cookie dough sales and the Walk/Jog-a-Thon which raises money for our P.E. program. Our School Site Council meets once a month and makes important decisions about how we spend the state and federal funds we receive.

Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school.=  

Grade Level 

Number of Students 

Kindergarten 

29 

Grade 1 

36 

Grade 2 

20 

Grade 3 

34 

Grade 4 

25 

Grade 5 

30 

Grade 6 

34 

Grade 7 

0 

Grade 8 

0 

Ungraded Elementary 

0 

Grade 9 

0 

Grade 10 

0 

Grade 11 

0 

Grade 12 

0 

Ungraded Secondary 

0 

Total Enrollment 

208 

Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2008-09= ) 

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

Group  <= /p>

Percent of Total Enrollment  <= o:p>

African American 

% 

American Indian or Alaska Native 

1.92 % 

Asian 

0.48 % 

Filipino 

% 

Hispanic or Latino 

1.92 % 

Pacific Islander 

% 

White (not Hispanic) 

79.33 % 

Multiple or No Response 

16.35 % 

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 

53.00 % 

English Learners 

% 

Students with Disabilities 

12.00 % 

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary) 

This table displays by grade level the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom)= . 

Grade Level 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

Avg. Class Size  <= /span>

Number of Classrooms 

Avg. Class Size  <= /span>

Number of Classrooms 

Avg. Class Size  <= /span>

Number of Classrooms 

1-20  <= /p>

21-32  =

33+ 

1-20  <= /p>

21-32  =

33+ 

1-20  <= /p>

21-32  =

33+ 

K 

17.0 

1 

 

 

15.8 

3 

1 

 

20.0 

2 

 

 

1 

18.5 

2 

 

 

19.0 

2 

 

 

20.0 

1 

 

 

2 

20.0 

1 

 

 

16.0 

1 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 

20.0 

1 

 

 

16.7 

2 

1 

 

20.0 

1 

 

 

4 

30.0 

 

1 

 

24.0 

 

1 

 

25.0 

 

1 

 

5 

26.0 

 

1 

 

31.0 

 

1 

 

30.0 

 

1 

 

6 

22.0 

 

1 

 

29.0 

 

1 

 

33.0 

 

 

1 

K-3 

19.0 

1 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.7 

3 

 

 

3-4 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4-8 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

III. School Climate 

School Safety Plan (School Year 2008-09)&= nbsp;

This sect= ion provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan.&n= bsp;

Pioneer Elementary strives to maintain a safe, healthful and orderly school campus that encourages a po= sitive attitude among or staff and students. A sixth grade leadership group has = been formed that provides peer leadership and guidance for our younger student= s. Our school safety plan includes information and procedures for emergency situations and it is reviewed annually. We conduct monthly fire drills, an annual earthquake drill, and lockdown drills twice a year. Any safety haz= ard is reported and reviewed immediately and steps are taken to correct the hazard. Time is scheduled at each staff meeting to discuss safety issues.=

Suspensions and Expulsions 

This table displays the rate of suspensions and expulsions (the total number of incide= nts divided by the total enrollment) at the school and district levels for the = most recent three-year period. 

Rate  <= /span>

School 

District 

2006-07  =

2007-08  =

2008-09  =

2006-07  =

2007-08  =

2008-09  =

Suspensions 

<= span id=3D"SchSuspens0607_IIC">

12.3  

<= span id=3D"SchSuspens0708_IIC">

11.2  

<= span id=3D"SchSuspens0809_IIC">

35.6  

=

17.6  

=

11.4  

=

33.1  

Expulsions 

<= span id=3D"SchExpel0607_IIC">

0.0  

<= span id=3D"SchExpel0708_IIC">

0.0  

<= span id=3D"SchExpel0809_IIC">

0.0  

=

0.9  

=

0.3  

=

0.5  

School Facility Conditions and Planned Improveme= nts (School Year 2009-10) 

This sec= tion provides information about the condition of the school’s grounds, buildings, and restrooms, and a description of any planned or recently comp= leted facility improvements. 

School buildings and classroo= ms are cleaned and maintained on a regular basis by the school's custodians and = the district maintenance department. The custodians and Principal walk through the restrooms during the day to assure that they are sanitary and in prop= er working condition. The Principal walks the site daily to look for hazards= and, if found, they are addressed immediately.

School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2009-10) 

This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility’s good repair status. 

=  


PART III:  CATEGORY TOTALS AND RANKING (= round all calculations to two decimal places)

<= o:p>

TOTAL NUMBER OF AREAS EVALU= ATED

<= o:p>

CATEGORY TOTALS

A. SYSTEMS<= /b>

B. INTERIOR=

C. CLEANLINESS

D. ELECTRICAL

E. RESTROOMS/FOUNTAINS

F. SAFETY

G. STRUCTURAL

H. EXTERNAL=

GAS LEAKS

MECH/HVAC

SEWER

INTERIOR SURFACES<= /span>

OVERALL
CLEANLINESS

PEST/VERMIN INFESTATION<= /o:p>

ELECTRICAL<= /p>

RESTROOMS

SINKS/
FOUNTAINS

FIRE SAFETY=

HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS

STRUCTURAL
DAMAGE

ROOFS

PLAYGROUND/ SCHOOL GROUNDS

WINDOWS/DOORS/
GATES/FENCES

Number of "ü"s:

24

24

17

22

24

24

22

5

9

22

24

24

24

23

24

Number of "D"s:

0

0

0

2

0

0

2

0

2

2

0

0

0

1

0

24

Number of "X"s:

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Number of N/As:

0

0

7

0

0

0

0

19

13

0

0

0

0

0

0

Percent of System in Good Repair     Number of "ü"s divided by       &nbs= p;     (Total Areas - "NA"s)*<= /o:p>

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

91.67%

100.00%

100.00%

91.67%

100.00%

81.82%

91.67%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

95.83%

100.00%

Total Percent per Category
(average of above)*

100.00%

91.67%

100.00%

91.67%

90.91%

95.83%

100.00%

97.92%

Rank (Circle one)
GOOD =3D 90%= -100%
FAIR =3D 75%-89.99%
POOR =3D 0%-74.99%

GOOD
FAIR
POOR

GOOD
FAIR
POOR

GOOD
FAIR
POOR

GOOD
FAIR
POOR

GOOD
FAIR
POOR

GOOD
FAIR
POOR

GOOD
FAIR
POOR

GOOD
FAIR
POOR

 *Note: An extreme deficiency in a= ny area automatically results in a "poor" ranking for that category and a zero for "Total Percent per Category".<= /p>

OVERALL RATING:

DETERMINE AVERAGE PERCENTAGE OF 8 CATEGORIES ABOVE

<= o:p>

96.00%

SCHOOL RATING**

<= o:p>

Good

<= o:p> 

 

**For School Rating, apply the Percentage Range below to the average percentage determined above, taking into account the rating Description below.

<= o:p> 

PERCENTAGE<= /b>

DESCRIPTION=

RATING<= /p>

99%-100%

Th= e school meets most or all standards of good repair. Deficiencies noted, if any, are not significant and/or impact a very s= mall area of the school.

EXEMPLARY

90%-98.99%<= /p>

Th= e school is maintained in good repair with a number of non-critical deficiencies noted. These deficiencies are isolated, and/or resulting from minor wear = and tear, and/or in the process of being mitigated.

GOOD

75.%-89.99%=

Th= e school is not in good repair. Some deficiencies noted are critical and/or widespread. Repairs and/or additional maintenance are necessary in several areas of the school site.

FAIR

0%-74.99%

Th= e school facilities are in poor condition. Deficiencies of various degrees have be= en noted throughout the site. Major repairs and maintenance are necessary throughout the campus.

POOR

 

Overall Rating 

LEA Provided

N/A

 

V. Teachers 

Teacher Credentials 

This table displays the number of teachers assigned to the school with a full credenti= al, without a full credential, and those teaching outside of their subject area of competence. Detailed information about teacher qualifications can be found = on the CDE Da= taQuest Web page. 

Teachers  <= /b>

School 

District  <= /b>

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

2008-09 

With Full Credential 

<= span id=3D"SFullCred0607_IVA">

<= span id=3D"SFullCred0708_IVA">

11 

<= span id=3D"SFullCred0809_IVA">

11 

=

194 

Without Full Credential 

<= span id=3D"SNoCred0607_IVA">

0 

<= span id=3D"SNoCred0708_IVA">

0 

<= span id=3D"SNoCred0809_IVA">

0 

=

1 

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 va= cant teacher positions (not filled by a single designated teacher assigned to te= ach the entire course at the beginning of the school year or semester). Note: T= otal Teacher Misassignments includes the number of <= span class=3DSpellE>Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners. 

Indicator  =

2007-08 

2008-09 

2009-10 

Misassignments of Teachers of E= nglish Learners  

0

0

0

Total Teacher Misassignments  

0

0

0

Vacant Teacher Positions 

0

0

0

Core Academic Classes Taught by No Child Left Behind Compliant Teachers (School Year 2008-09)=  

This tabl= e displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-NCLB compliant teacher= s in the school, in all schools in the district, in high-poverty schools in the district, and in low-poverty schools in the district. High poverty schools = are defined as those schools with student participation of approximately 75 per= cent or more in the free and reduced price meals program. Low poverty schools are those with student participation of approximately 25 percent or less in the free and reduced price meals program. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found on the CDE Improving Teacher and Principal Quality Web page. 

Location of Classes 

Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subje= cts 

Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers&= nbsp;

Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers 

This School  

100.0 

0.0 

All Schools in District  

98.0 

2.0 

High-Poverty Schools in District 

100 

0

Low-Poverty Schools in District 

97.5 

2.5 

VI. Support Staff 

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (Sch= ool Year 2008-09) 

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 fu= ll time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 perce= nt of full time. 

Title  <= /p>

Number of FTE Assigned to School&nb= sp;

Average Number of Students per Academic Co= unselor 

Academic Counselor 

 

 

Library Media Teacher (Librarian) 

 

N/A 

Psychologist 

  .15

N/A 

Social Worker 

 

N/A 

Nurse 

  .15

N/A 

Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist 

 

N/A 

Resource Specialist (non-teaching) 

 

N/A 

Other 

 

 

VII. Curriculum and Instructional Materials 

Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2009-10) 

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 Te= xtbooks and Instructional Materials 

Percent of Pupils Who Lack Their Own Assi= gned Textbooks and Instructional Materials  =

Reading/Language Arts 

Houghton Mifflin Medallions

0%

Mathematics 

Macmillan/McGraw Hill: Califo= rnia

Mathematics=

Grad= es K - 6

0%

Science 

Macmillan/McGraw Hill: Califo= rnia

Science

Grad= es K - 6

0%

History-Social Science 

Harcourt: Reflections

Grades K – 5=

TCI: History Alive=

Grad= e 6

0%

Foreign Language 

N/A

N/A

Health 

N/A

N/A

Visual and Performing Arts 

N/A

N/A

Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12) 

N/A

N/A

<= span style=3D'font-size:14.5pt'>VIII. School Finances 

Expenditures Per Pupi= l and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2007-08)  =

This tab= le 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 aver= age teacher salaries at the district and state levels. Detailed information regarding school expenditures can be found on the CDE Current Expense of Education & Per-pupil Spending Web page and teacher salaries can be found on the CD= E Certificated Salaries & Benefi= ts Web page. 

Level 

Total Expenditures Per Pupil 

Expenditures Per Pupil (Supplemental / Restricted) 

Expenditures Per Pupil (Basic / Unrestricted) 

Average Teacher Salary 

School Site 

$6170

$451

$4,291

$59,200

District 

$6170

$451

$5,917

$60,590 

Percent Difference – School Site and District 

0

0

12%

3%

State 

N/A 

N/A 

$5,512 

$60,994 

Percent Difference – School Site and State 

N/A 

N/A 

12%

3%

Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2008-09) 

This sec= tion provides information about the programs and supplemental services that are = available at the school and funded through either categorical or other sources. 

The state of California is the primary source of district funding. The distri= ct receives funds for basic operations such as salaries, books, school suppl= ies, copiers, and repairs based on school attendance figures. Student absences, regardless of the reason, seriously affect our school budget.<= /span>

 

State and federal programs provide funds for specific uses, but the majority of= these funds have been sweep at the direction of the State of California.

 

Council discusses and approves state and federal fund expenditures according to a budget that is approved each spring.

 

In the past our parent group has raised money through several different fund-raisers to help with our school needs. The money has been used to pay for our PE teacher and to reseed our playground.

 

Pioneer Elementary also holds= an annual golf tournament called Golfing for Education. We have in the used = the money to buy additional classroom teaching supplies and to keep our library/media center open full time. We have also received money from anonymous donation from a community member to help upgrade our onsite technology.

Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2007-08)

This tab= le displays district salaries for teachers, principals, and superintendents, a= nd 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 perc= ent of a district's budget, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size based on the salary schedule. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found on the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefi= ts Web page.

Category

District Amount

State Average For Districts In Same Cate= gory

Beginning Teacher Salary

$39,832

$38,941 

Mid-Range Teacher Salary

$57,405 

$59,686 

Highest Teacher Salary

$75,618 

$77,828 

Average Principal Salary (Elementary)

$81,394 

$94,258 

Average Principal Salary (Middle)

$83,853 

$98,271 

Average Principal Salary (High)

$91,587 

$104,869 

Superintendent Salary

$133,000 

$142,247 

Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries

38.70 % 

38.20 % 

Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries

6.20 % 

5.90 % 

Standardized Testing and Reporting Program  

The Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program consis= ts of several key components, including the California Standards Tests (CSTs); the California Modified Assessment (CMA), and = the California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA). The CSTs show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. The CSTs include English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics in grades two through eleven; science in grades five, eight, and nine through eleven; and history-social science in grades eight, and ten through eleven. The CAPA includes ELA, mathematics, and science in grades t= wo through eleven, and for science for grades five, eight, and ten. The CAPA is given to those students with significant cognitive disabilities whose disabilities prevent them from taking either the CSTs<= /span> with accommodations or modifications or the CMA with accommodations. The CMA includes ELA and mathematics for grades three through eight and science in grade five and is an alternate assessment that is based on modifiedachievement standards. The CMA is designed to assess those students whose disabilities preclude them from achieving grade-level proficiency on an assessment of the California content standards with or without accommodations. Student scores= are reported as performance levels. Detailed information regarding the STAR Pro= gram results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of stud= ents not tested, can be found on the CDE Sta= ndardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Results Web site. Program information regarding the STAR Program can be found in the Expla= ining 2008 STAR Program Summary Results to the Public guide. Note: Scores are= not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy o= r to protect student privacy. In no case shall any group score be reported that = would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student. 

Standardized Testing and Reporting Results for All Students – Three-Year Compariso= n 

This ta= ble displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced le= vel (meeting or exceeding the state standards). 

Subject  =

School  <= /b>

District 

State 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

English-Language Arts 

52 

52 

54 

49 

52 

54 

43 

46 

50 

Mathematics 

59 

63 

61 

40 

43 

45 

40 

43 

46 

Science 

43 

54 

45 

46 

58 

53 

38 

46 

50 

History-Social Science 

0 

0 

0 

33 

43 

43 

33 

36 

41 

 

Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students teste= d is 10 or less because the number of students in this category is too small f= or statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case shall any group score be repor= ted that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or perform= ance of any individual student.

Standardized Testing and Reporting Results by St= udent Group (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting = or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period.&n= bsp;

Group 

= Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced 

English-Lan= guage Arts 

Mathematics&nb= sp;

Science 

History-So= cial Science 

African American 

 

 

 

 

American Indian or Alaska Native 

* 

* 

* 

 

=

Asian 

* 

* 

 

 

Filipino 

 

 

 

 

Hispanic or Latino 

45 

55 

* 

 

Pacific Islander 

 

 

 

 

White (not Hispanic) 

57 

62 

46 

 

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Male 

60 

60 

58 

 

Economically Disadvantaged 

40 

54 

39 

 

English Learners 

 

 

 

 

Students with Disabilities 

6 

28 

* 

 

Students Receiving Migrant Education Services 

 

 

 

 

Note= : Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

California Physical Fitness Test Results (School= Year 2008-09) 

<= span style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;color:black'>The California Physical Fitness Test = is administered to students in grades five, seven, and nine only. This table displays by grade level the percent of students meeting fitness standards f= or the most recent testing period. Detailed information regarding this test, a= nd comparisons of a school’s test results to the district and state leve= ls, may be found on the CDE Physical Fitness Testing (PFT) Web page. Note: Scores are not shown when the num= ber of students tested is ten or less because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadverte= ntly make public the score or performance of any individual student. &nbs= p;

Grade Level&nb= sp;

Percent of Students Meeting Healthy Fitness Zones&n= bsp;

Four of Six Standards&nb= sp;

Five of Six Standards 

Six of Six Standards  =

5 

9.7 

25.8 

64.5 

7 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

9 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

X. Accountability 

Academic Performance Index 

The Academic Performance Index (API) = is an annual measure of the academic performance and progress of schools in California. = API scores range from 200 to 1,000, with a statewide target of 800. Detailed information about the API can be found on the CDE Academic Performance Index (API) Web page. 

Academic Performance Index Ranks – Three-Y= ear Comparison 

This table displays the school’s statewide and similar schools API ranks. The statewide = API rank ranges from one to ten. A statewide rank of one means that the school has an API score in the lowest ten percent of all schools in the sta= te, while a statewide rank of ten means that the school has an API score in the highest ten percent of all schools in the state. The similar schools API ra= nk reflects how a school compares to 100 statistically matched “similar schools.” A similar schools rank of one means that the school’s academic performance is comparable to the lowest performing ten schools of = the 100 similar schools, while a similar schools rank of ten means that the school’s academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools. 

API Rank 

2006 

2007 

2008 

Statewide 

8  

7  

7  

Similar Schools 

9  

4  

4  

 

"N/A"

means a number is not applicable or not availab= le due to missing data.

"B"

means this is either an LEA or an Alternative Schools Accountability Model (ASAM) school. Schools participating in the = ASAM do not currently receive growth, target information, or statewide or simi= lar schools rankings on this report in recognition of their markedly different educational missions and populations served. ASAM schools are covered und= er the Alternative Accountability system as required by Education Code Secti= on 52052 and not the API accountability system. However, API information is needed to comply with the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law. Growth, target and rank information are not applicable to LE= As.

"C"

means this is a special education school. State= wide and similar schools ranks are not applicable to special education schools= .

" * "

means this API is calculated for a small school= or a small LEA, defined as having between 11 and 99 valid STAR Program test scores included in the API. APIs based on small numbers of students are l= ess reliable and therefore should be carefully interpreted. Similar schools r= anks are not calculated for small schools.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Gro= up – Three-Year Comparison 

This table displays, by student group= , the actual API changes in points added or lost for the past three years, and the most recent API score. Note: "N/A" means that the student group is not numerically significant. 

Group 

Actual API Change=  

Growth API Score&n= bsp;

2006-07  <= /o:p>

2007-08  <= o:p>

2008-09  <= /o:p>

2009  <= /span>

All Students at the School 

-13  

-3  

-13  

790  

African American 

 

 

 

 

American Indian or Alaska Native 

 

 

 

 

=

Asian 

 

 

 

 

Filipino 

 

 

 

 

Hispanic or Latino 

 

 

 

 

Pacific Islander 

 

 

 

 

White (not Hispanic) 

-15  

-5  

2  

801  

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 

 

 

-3  

738  

English Learners 

 

 

 

 

Students with Disabilities 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"N/A"

means a number is not applicable or not availab= le due to missing data.

"*"

means this API is calculated for a small school, defined as having between 11 and 99 valid Standardized Testing and Report= ing (STAR) Program test scores included in the API. The API is asterisked if = the school was small either in 2008 or 2009. APIs based on small numbers of students are less reliable and therefore should be carefully interpreted.=

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<= span style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;color:black'>The federal NCLB Act requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) criteria: 

3D"*"     Participation rate on the state’s standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics

3D"*"     Percent proficient on the state’s standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics

3D"*"     API as an additional indicator

3D"*"     Graduation rate (for secondary schools)

Detailed information about AYP, inclu= ding participation rates and percent proficient results by student group, can be found on the CDE Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Web page

Adequate Yearly Progress Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays an indication of whether the school and the district made AYP overall and whether the school= and the district met each of the AYP criteria.  

AYP Criteria&nb= sp;

School 

District 

Overall 

Yes  

No  

Participation Rate - English-Language Arts 

Yes  

Yes  

Participation Rate - Mathematics 

Yes  

Yes  

Percent Proficient - English-Language Arts 

Yes  

No  

Percent Proficient - Mathematics 

Yes  

No  

API 

Yes  

Yes  

Graduation Rate 

N/A  

Yes  

 

"Yes"

Met 2009 AYP Criteria

"No"

Did not Meet 2009 AYP Criteria

Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2009-1= 0)

Schools and districts receiving feder= al Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make AYP for = two consecutive years in the same content area (ELA or mathematics) or on the s= ame indicator (API or graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and districts advance to the next level of intervention with each additional year that th= ey do not make AYP. Detailed information about PI identification can be found = on the CDE Adequate Yearly Progress (A= YP) Web page. 

Indicator 

School 

District 

Program Improvement Status 

Not in PI  

Not In PI  

First Year of Program Improvement 

 

 

Year in Program Improvement 

 

 

Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement 

N/A 

 

Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement 

N/A 

 

XI. School Completion and Postsecondary Preparat= ion 

Admission Requirements for California Public Universities

University of California

Admission requirements for the Univer= sity of California (UC) follow guidelines set forth in the = Master Plan, which requires that the top one-eighth of the state's high school graduates, as well as those transfer students who have successfully complet= ed specified college work, be eligible for admission to the UC. These requirem= ents are designed to ensure that all eligible students are adequately prepared f= or University-level work. For general admissions requirements please visit the= Gene= ral Admissions Information Web page (Outside Source).

California State University

Admission requirements for the Califo= rnia State University (CSU) use three factors to determine eligibility. They are specific high school courses; grades in specified courses and test scores; = and graduation from high school. Some campuses have higher standards for partic= ular majors or students who live outside the local campus area. Because of the number of students who apply, a few campuses have higher standards (supplementary admission criteria) for all applicants. Most CSU campuses utilize local admission guarantee policies for students who graduate or transfer from high schools and colleges that are historically served by a C= SU campus in that region. For general admissions requirements please visit the= Undergraduate Admission &= amp; Requirements Web page (Outside Source).

Dropout Rate and Graduation Rate

This table displays the school’s one-year dropout and graduation rates for the most recent three-year period= for which data are available. For comparison purposes, data are also provided at the district and state levels. Detailed information about dropout rates and graduation rates can be found on the CDE DataQuest Web page. 

Indicator 

School 

District  =

State  =

2005-06  <= /o:p>

2006-07  <= /o:p>

2007-08  <= /o:p>

2005-06  <= /o:p>

2006-07  <= /o:p>

2007-08  <= /o:p>

2005-06  <= /o:p>

2006-07  <= /o:p>

2007-08  <= /o:p>

Dropout Rate (1-year) 

 

 

 

1.4 

3.8 

2.9 

3.5 

4.4 

3.9 

Graduation Rate 

 

 

N/A  

91.2  

86.1  

89.4  

83.4 

80.6 

80.2 

XII. Instructional Planning and Scheduling  

This section provides information on = the annual number of school days dedicated to staff development for the most re= cent three-year period.  

2008-2009  3 days

2007-2008 20 days

2006-2007 12 days

2005-2006 7 days

 

In order to build our learning environment, we continue to expand our knowledge and use of technology. Pioneer Elementary School annually has three days funded by the state for staff training in curriculum and instructional strategies. The school and district provide funds for attendance at conferences. The curriculum offi= ce provides additional in-service opportunities. We receive teaching assista= nce through the district’s PAR program. Our teachers also attend grade-level meetings to talk and plan together.

XIII. National Assessment of Educational Progress 

National Assessment of Educational Progress 

Note: Only a sample group of Californ= ia's schools and districts participate in the NAEP testing cycle. Therefore, students in any particular school or district may not be included in these results. The NAEP reflects state test results and is not reflective of eith= er the LEA or the individual school. Comparisons of student performance on the NAEP and student performance on the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STA= R) Program assessments cannot be made without an understanding of the key differences between the two assessment programs. For example, the NAEP only assesses grades four, eight and twelve and for long-term trends assesses gr= ades nine, thirteen, and seventeen. Additionally, the NAEP only provides state t= est results for grades four and eight. The California Standards Tests (CSTs) are based on a different set of standards than = the NAEP assessments. For example, the NAEP is not aligned with California acad= emic content and achievement standards and, therefore, does not necessarily refl= ect the curriculum and instruction to which students are exposed in the classro= om. The NAEP assesses reading and writing separately, while the CSTs assess English-language arts (ELA), encompassing reading as well as writing conventions, spelling, and grammar. Scores on the CSTs= and other assessments are not directly comparable to those on NAEP. The averages and percentages presented are estimates based on samples of studen= ts rather than on entire populations. Finally, the questions students respond = to are only a sample of the knowledge and skills covered by the NAEP framework= s. Information on the differences between NAEP and CST can be found on the CDE= National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Web page. 

National Assessment of Educational Progress Read= ing and Mathematics Results by Grade Level – Aggregated =

This table displays the scale scores = and achievement levels on the National Assessment of Educational Progress Resul= ts for reading (2007) and mathematics (2009) for grades four and eight&= nbsp;

Subject and Grade Level 

Average Scale Score  <= /o:p>

State Percent at Achievement Level 

State 

National 

Basic 

Proficient 

Advanced 

Reading 2007, Grade 4 

209 

220 

30 

18 

5 

Reading 2007, Grade 8 

251 

261 

41 

20 

2 

Mathematics 2009, Grade 4 

232 

239 

41 

25 

5 

Mathematics 2009, Grade 8 

270 

282 

36 

18 

5 

National Assessment of Educational Progress Reading and Mathematics Results for Stud= ents with Disabilities and/or English Language Learners by Grade Level – Aggregated 

This table displays the state and nat= ional participation rates on the National Assessment of Educational Progress for reading (2007) and mathematics (2009) for students with disabilities and/or English language learners for grades four and eight. 

Subject and Grade Level 

State Participation Rate  <= o:p>

National Participation Rate = ;

Students With Disabilities  =

English Language Learners  =

Students With Disabilities =

English Language Learners  =

Reading 2007, Grade 4 

74 

93 

65 

80 

Reading 2007, Grade 8 

78 

92 

66 

77