Fortuna Middle School
School Accountability Report Card Reported
for School Year 2007-08 Published During 2008-09

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 SARC Web site. 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 that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for 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 2008-09)

This section provides the schools contact information.

School		District
School Name	Fortuna Middle	District Name	Fortuna Union Elementary
Street	843 L St.	Phone Number	(707) 725-2293
City, State, Zip	Fortuna , CA 95540-1921	Web Site	www.humboldt.k12.ca.us/fortuna_un
Phone Number	(707) 725-3415	Superintendent	Patti Hafner
Principal	Shannon Lynch	E-mail Address	phafner@humboldt.k12.ca.us
E-mail Address	slynch@humboldt.k12.ca.us	CDS Code	12-62802-6007868

School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2007-08)

This section provides information about the school's goals and programs.

The mission of Fortuna Middle School, distinguished by its innovative fifth through eighth grade program, is to develop respectful and responsible students who are well-prepared for high school and beyond, with a challenging and supportive program of academics, athletics, and arts that focuses on individual successes through cooperation within a safe and caring community.

School Description
Fortuna Middle School spans grades five through eight and has an enrollment of 334. The three fifth grade classes are self-contained. Sixth grade students remain with their homeroom teacher for most of the day and change teachers for two subjects. The seventh and eighth grade classes operate on a block schedule with students going to three different classes during the day. The average class size is 27.8.

The school, located in the Fortuna city limits, serves the area that extends north to Fernbridge and south to Metropolitan Bridge. The population in the district is approximately 753, with an ethnic make-up consisting of a majority of White residents and a few African American, Hispanic, Native American, and Asian residents. The Hispanic population has been slowly increasing and is now about 30%.

The credentialed staff consists of twelve classroom teachers; two resource specialists; ELL teacher, a part-time music teacher, speech and language specialist, and social worker; and one administrator. Including instructional aides, intervention technicians, custodians, clerical personnel, food service workers, and special support personnel, the staff totals 60 people.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2007-08)

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

There are numerous opportunities for parent involvement and input. Fortuna Middle School has an active School Site Council. Parents who are interested in becoming members or attending meetings may contact the principal through the school office for dates and times of meetings.

In addition, Fortuna Union Elementary School District maintains a highly active PTA. The school office can also provide names and phone numbers of officers to any people who are interested in becoming involved. They hold an annual membership drive, publish regular newsletters, and yearly provide a booklet describing their activities and various contact people. The PTA conducts a survey at the beginning of each school year asking for parents who would like to volunteer.

Parents are encouraged to contact classroom teachers and volunteer to help support classroom activities.

Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2007-08)

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

Grade Level	Number of Students
Kindergarten	0
Grade 1	0
Grade 2	0
Grade 3	0
Grade 4	0
Grade 5	97
Grade 6	83
Grade 7	77
Grade 8	77
Ungraded Elementary	0
Grade 9	0
Grade 10	0
Grade 11	0
Grade 12	0
Ungraded Secondary	0
Total Enrollment	334

Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2007-08)

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
African American	2.2 %
American Indian or Alaska Native	3.2 %
Asian	1.6 %
Filipino	0%
Hispanic or Latino	27.4 %
Pacific Islander	0.3 %
White (not Hispanic)	64.8 %
Multiple or No Response	%
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged	60 %
English Learners	14 %
Students with Disabilities	11 %

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	2005-06				2006-07				2007-08
	Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms			Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms			Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms
	Avg. Class Size	1-20	21-32	33+	Avg. Class Size	1-20	21-32	33+	Avg. Class Size	1-20	21-32	33+
K
1
2
3
4
5	24.7		3		30.0		3		32.3		2.0	1.0
6	26.0		3		24.0		3		27.7		3.0
K-3
3-4
4-8
Other

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	2005-06				2006-07				2007-08
	Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms			Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms			Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms
	Avg. Class Size	1-22	23-32	33+	Avg. Class Size	1-22	23-32	33+	Avg. Class Size	1-22	23-32	33+
English	28.0		1		41.0		0	1	40.0		2
Mathematics									24.0		1
Science									24.0		1
Social Science									24.0		2

III. School Climate

School Safety Plan (School Year 2007-08)

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

Fortuna Middle School has a comprehensive safety plan that is continually being revised and improved upon. Staff members and students are trained annually on disaster response procedures, and practice drills are conducted monthly. All classrooms have been refitted with door locks that can be locked from the inside, making a lockdown in the event of outside intruders possible. Emergency backpacks in every room.

In addition to making the facilities safe and improving on disaster procedures, special attention is also given to helping all students feel safe. A School Social Worker is responsible for promoting this model, teaching classroom lessons in conflict resolution and communications, and addressing the issue of bullying on campus.

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
Rate	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08
Suspensions	20.0	28.7	13.2	12.4	13.9	11.5
Expulsions	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0

IV. School Facilities

Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year 2008-09)

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.

Fortuna Middle School has several facility problems. They include: windows are old and need replacing; doors are old and need replacing; locks and other security hardware are not functioning properly due to age; peeling, chipping, or cracking paint appears around old wood windows; mold is evident in various places; exposed electrical wires in attic and in electrical closets; entire electrical system needs replacing; sewer main line in need of replacement. This site is 75 years old and plans are in place to demolish this building when funding permits.

School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2008-09)

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

Item Inspected	Repair Status			Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned
Item Inspected	Good	Fair	Poor	Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned
Gas Leaks	X
Mechanical Systems	X
Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)		X
Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)		X
Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)	X
Structural Damage	X
Fire Safety	X
Electrical (interior and exterior)		X
Pest/Vermin Infestation	X
Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)	X
Restrooms	X
Sewer		X
Playground/School Grounds		X
Roofs		X
Overall Cleanliness	X

Overall Summary of School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2008-09)

This table displays the overall summary of the results of the most recently completed school site inspection.

Item Inspected	Facility Condition
Item Inspected	Exemplary	Good	Fair	Poor
Overall Summary	Good

V. 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 DataQuest Web site.

Teachers	School			District
Teachers	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2007-08
With Full Credential	17	17	15	42
Without Full Credential	0	0	0	0
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence	0	0	0	N/A

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	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09
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 No Child Left Behind Compliant Teachers (School Year 2006-07)

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 the NCLB Web site.

Location of Classes	Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects
Location of Classes	Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers	Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers
This School	100.0	0.0
All Schools in District	97.4	2.6
High-Poverty Schools in District
Low-Poverty Schools in District

VI. Support Staff

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2007-08)

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
Library Media Teacher (Librarian)		N/A
Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional)	1.0	N/A
Psychologist		N/A
Social Worker	0.8	N/A
Nurse		N/A
Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist		N/A
Resource Specialist (non-teaching)	.5	N/A
Other		N/A

VII. Curriculum and Instructional Materials

Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2008-09)

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	Grade 5 - Houghton Mifflin - A Legacy of Literacy - Good - 2003 Grade 6 - Holt Literature and Language Arts Handbook - Good - 2003 Grade 7 - Holt Literature and Language Arts Handbook - Good - 2003 Grade 8 - Holt Literature and Language Arts Handbook - Good - 2003	Fortuna middle school has a sufficient number of textbooks for all students in the core curriculum areas. Foreign language is not offered at this site.
Mathematics	Math: Grade 5: Houghton Mifflin: Math: 2002 Math: Grade 6: Mathematics: Prentice Hall: 2008 Math: Grade 7: Pre-Algebra: Prentice Hall: 2008 Math: Grade 8: Algebra Readiness & Algebra: Prentice Hall: 2008
Science	Grade 5: McGraw-Hill: Science: Good: 2008 Grade 6: Holt Science and Technology: Earth Science: 2008 Grade 7: Holt Science and Technology: Life Science: 2008 Grade 8: Holt Science and Technology: Physical Science: 2008 Pearson/Prentice Hall: Science Grade 6: CA Earth Science: 2008 Grade 7: CA Life Science: 2008 Grade 8: CA Physical Science: 2008
History-Social Science	Grade 5: History Alive!: 2006 & Scott Foresman Social Studies: 2007 Grade 6: History Alive!: 2006 & Scott Foresman Social Studies: 2007 Grade 7: History Alive!: 2006 & Scott Foresman Social Studies: 2007 Grade 8: History Alive!: 2006 & Scott Foresman Social Studies: 2007
Foreign Language	N/A
Health	N/A
Visual and Performing Arts	N/A
Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12)	N/A

VIII. School Finances

Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2006-07)

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 school expenditures can be found at the Current Expense of Education Web page and teacher salaries can be found on the Certificated Salaries and Benefites Web page.

Level	Total Expenditures Per Pupil	Expenditures Per Pupil (Supplemental)	Expenditures Per Pupil (Basic)	Average Teacher Salary
School Site
District	N/A	N/A		$55689
Percent Difference - School Site and District	N/A	N/A
State	N/A	N/A	$5300	$54322
Percent Difference - School Site and State	N/A	N/A

Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2007-08)

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

Fortuna Middle School offers a variety of special programs and services including: special education, Title I intervention in reading and math, part-time counseling and nursing services, an after-school 21st Century Grant program, part-time speech and language services, EL services, a G.A.T.E. Program, and a part-time school social worker. Supplimental instruction offered before school to those students deemed at risk for not passing the CAHSEE or possible retention.

Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2006-07)

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 may be found on the Certificated Salaries and Benefits Web page.

Category	District Amount	State Average For Districts In Same Category
Beginning Teacher Salary	$34990	$37322
Mid-Range Teacher Salary	$56347	$53824
Highest Teacher Salary	$64346	$67700
Average Principal Salary (Elementary)	$78184	$85507
Average Principal Salary (Middle)	$78184	$91421
Average Principal Salary (High)	$0	$
Superintendent Salary	$99,300	$104993
Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries	37.9 %	37.6 %
Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries	3.9 %	6.4 %

IX. Student Performance

California Standards Tests

The California Standards Tests (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 2 through 11; science in grades 5, 8, and 9 through 11; and history-social science in grades 8, and 10 through 11. Student scores are reported as performance levels. Detailed information regarding CST results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested, can be found on the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Results Web page.

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).

Subject	School			District			State
Subject	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08
English-Language Arts	46	42	55	41	37	51	42	43	46
Mathematics	34	37	41	42	39	45	40	40	43
Science	30	36	49	30	36	49	35	38	46
History-Social Science	36	28	38	36	28	38	33	33	36

CST Results by Student Group - Most Recent Year

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.

Group	Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced
Group	English-Language Arts	Mathematics	Science	History-Social Science
African American	*	*	*	*
American Indian or Alaska Native	*	*	*	*
Asian	*	*	*	*
Filipino
Hispanic or Latino	36	24	27	11
Pacific Islander	*	*	*
White (not Hispanic)	64	49	61	51
Male	51	43	58	45
Female	60	39	40	29
Economically Disadvantaged	47	31	39
English Learners	18	9	12	*
Students with Disabilities	31	19	40
Students Receiving Migrant Education Services	42	25	*	*

California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2007-08)

The California Physical Fitness Test is administered to students in grades 5, 7, and 9 only. This table displays by grade level the percent of students meeting the healthy fitness zone on all six fitness standards for the most recent testing period. Detailed information regarding this test, and comparisons of a school's test results to the district and state levels, may be found on the Physical Fitness Testing Web page.

Grade Level	Percent of Students Meeting Healthy Fitness Zones
5	14.3
7	37.5
9	*

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 at the API Web page.

API Ranks - Three-Year Comparison

This table displays the school's statewide and similar schools API ranks. These ranks are published when the Base API is released each March. The statewide API rank ranges from 1 to 10. A statewide rank of 1 means that the school has an API score in the lowest 10 percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of 10 means that the school has an API score in the highest 10 percent of all schools in the state. The similar schools API rank reflects how a school compares to 100 statistically matched "similar schools." A similar schools rank of 1 means that the school's academic performance is comparable to the lowest performing 10 schools of the 100 similar schools, while a similar schools rank of 10 means that the school's academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools.

API Rank	2005	2006	2007
Statewide	7	6	5
Similar Schools	7	3	1

API Changes by Student Group - 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
Group	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2008
All Students at the School	5	-22	64	787
African American
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Filipino
Hispanic or Latino	-1	-40	46	707
Pacific Islander
White (not Hispanic)	9	-13	76	820
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged	-6	-19	79	746
English Learners
Students with Disabilities

Adequate Yearly Progress

The federal NCLB act requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) criteria:

Participation rate on the state's standards-based assessments in English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics
Percent proficient on the state's standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics
API as an additional indicator
Graduation rate (for secondary schools)

Detailed information about AYP, including participation rates and percent proficient results by student group, can be found at the AYP Web page.

AYP Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2007-08)

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	School	District
Overall	Yes	Yes
Participation Rate - English-Language Arts	Yes	Yes
Participation Rate - Mathematics	Yes	Yes
Percent Proficient - English-Language Arts	Yes	Yes
Percent Proficient - Mathematics	No	Yes
API	Yes	Yes
Graduation Rate	N/A	N/A

Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2008-09)

Schools and districts receiving federal Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make AYP for two consecutive years in the same content area (English-language arts or mathematics) or on the same indicator (API or graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and districts advance to the next level of intervention with each additional year that they do not make AYP. Detailed information about PI identification can be found at the AYP 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 Preparation

Admission Requirements for California Public Universities

University of California

Admission requirements for the University 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 completed specified college work, be eligible for admission to the UC. These requirements are designed to ensure that all eligible students are adequately prepared for University-level work. For general admissions requirements please visit the University of California Web site.

California State University

Admission requirements for the California 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 particular 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 CSU campus in that region. For general admissions requirements please visit the California State University Web site.

Dropout Rate and Graduation Rate

This table displays the school's one-year dropout rates and graduation rates for the most recent three-year period for which data is 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 DataQuest Web site.

Indicator	School			District			State
Indicator	2004-05	2005-06	2006-07	2004-05	2005-06	2006-07	2004-05	2005-06	2006-07
Dropout Rate (1-year)							3.1	3.5	4.4
Graduation Rate							85.0	83.0	97.3

XII. Instructional Planning and Scheduling

Professional Development

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

Four days are dedicated to staff development.

Fortuna Middle School School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2007-08 Published During 2008-09