Peninsula Union School Accountability Report Card
Reported for School Year 2008-09
Published During 2009-10
I. Data and Access
DataQuest
DataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest Web page 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
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II. About This School
Contact Information (School Year 2009-10)
This section provides the schools contact information.
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School
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District
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School Name
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Peninsula Union Elementary
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District Name
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Peninsula Union
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Street
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909 Vance Ave.
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Phone Number
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707-443-2731
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City, State, Zip
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Samoa ,
CA
95564
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Web Site
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www.humboldt.k12.ca.us/peninsula_sd
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Phone Number
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707-443-2731
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Superintendent
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Mary Beth
Wolford
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Principal
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MaryBeth
Wolford
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E-mail Address
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mbwolford@humboldt.k12.ca.us
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E-mail Address
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mbwolford@humboldt.k12.ca.us
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CDS Code
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12-
62984-
6008106
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School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2008-09)
School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2008-09)
| The Mission of Peninsula School is to produce citizens
who have the capacity to apply knowledge and cultural understanding
to new contexts, appreciate beauty and care for the environment.
The Vision of Peninsula School is to help students develop
and utilize academic and social skills necessary for effective
participation in a democratic society. Furthermore, it is
our goal to help students attain independence, gain skills
and see learning as a way to improve their lives. We have
identified positive character traits that include the capacity
to care for one’s self and others, the ability to work
with others, and the willingness to take risks. Our school
encourages students to think creatively and to express their
ideas in a safe and nurturing environment. We aim to provide
our students with opportunities to contribute in meaningful
ways to our learning community and the extended community
as they learn that individuals can make a difference in the
world. |
Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2008-09)
Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2008-09)
Peninsula School is a small school where families and
community members are welcomed to become involved in school
activities. They attend school events, participate in special
classroom projects and help with school fundraisers.
Parents are welcomed to join the PTA and the School Site
Council, two groups that work to enhance the educational
opportunities for Peninsula students. |
Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2008-09)
This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school.
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Grade Level
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Number of Students
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Kindergarten
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2
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Grade 1
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4
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Grade 2
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2
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Grade 3
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2
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Grade 4
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1
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Grade 5
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4
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Grade 6
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2
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Grade 7
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2
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Grade 8
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3
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Ungraded Elementary
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0
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Grade 9
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0
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Grade 10
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0
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Grade 11
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0
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Grade 12
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0
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Ungraded Secondary
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0
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Total Enrollment
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22
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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.
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Group
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Percent of Total Enrollment
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African American
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4.55 %
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American Indian or Alaska Native
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%
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Asian
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%
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Filipino
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%
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Hispanic or Latino
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%
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Pacific Islander
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%
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White (not Hispanic)
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77.27 %
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Multiple or No Response
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18.18 %
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Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
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76.00 %
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English Learners
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6.00 %
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Students with Disabilities
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35.00 %
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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).
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Grade Level
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2006-07
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2007-08
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2008-09
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Avg. Class Size
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Number of Classrooms
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Avg. Class Size
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Number of Classrooms
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Avg. Class Size
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Number of Classrooms
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1-20
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21-32
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33+
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1-20
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21-32
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33+
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1-20
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21-32
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33+
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K
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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K-3
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15.0
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1
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11.0
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1
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12.0
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1
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3-4
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15.0
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1
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11.0
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1
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4-8
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11.0
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1
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13.0
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1
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12.0
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1
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Other
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III. School Climate
School Safety Plan (School Year 2008-09)
This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan.
Peninsula Elementary School has policies and plans in
place to ensure the safety of our students. These cover
emergencies such as fires, earthquakes, intruders and bus
accidents.
At Peninsula we emphasize a positive approach to discipline
encouraging the cooperation and involvement of students,
teachers and parents. We use programs such as Second Step
in the primary grades, Love and Logic and Healthy Play
in grades K-8, and counseling services through Humboldt
Child Care Council. Quarterly awards assemblies recognize
students for achievements in attendance, leadership, citizenship
and sportsmanship. |
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
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School
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District
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2006-07
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2007-08
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2008-09
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2006-07
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2007-08
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2008-09
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Suspensions
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19.5
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0.0
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0.0
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19.5
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0.0
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0.0
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Expulsions
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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IV. School Facilities
School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year 2009-10)
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.
Peninsula School provides a safe, clean environment
for students and staff. Guests and volunteers check into
the office before entering the school grounds. The school
consists of eight classrooms, a library, cafeteria, multipurpose
room and garden.
Classrooms have state-of-the-art technology with a computer
ratio of one computer for every three students. Each classroom
has Internet connections, a laser printer, TV, VCR, and
school-wide connectivity. Classes share a portable digital
projection device.
The computerized school library has over 7,000 books and
is accessible from each classroom. Age appropriate libraries
are in individual classrooms. Students have daily access
to suitable books from the school library.
The multipurpose room has a professional stage that is
used for class and school-wide performances.
Peninsula Elementary School has primary and upper grade
playgrounds. The playgrounds were completed/updated in
2005. Installation of equipment is in compliance with the
new playground safety regulations.
The facility is cleaned on a daily basis. School buildings,
equipment and playground areas are monitored for safety
and repair on a regular basis. The district participates
in the State School Deferred Maintenance Program, which
provides state matching funds on a dollar-for-dollar basis,
to assist our school with expenditures for major repairs.
A new roof has just been completed for the school office
and classroom modernization is scheduled to begin this
year. |
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.
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System Inspected |
Repair Status |
Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned |
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Exemplary |
Good |
Fair |
Poor |
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Systems: Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, Sewer |
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x |
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Interior: Interior Surfaces |
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x |
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Cleanliness: Overall Cleanliness, Pest/ Vermin Infestation |
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x |
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Electrical: Electrical |
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x |
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Restrooms/Fountains: Restrooms, Sinks/ Fountains |
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x |
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Safety: Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials |
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x |
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Structural: Structural Damage, Roofs |
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x |
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External: Playground/School Grounds, Windows/ Doors/Gates/Fences |
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x |
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Overall Rating |
Good |
N/A |
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 on the CDE DataQuest Web page.
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Teachers |
School |
District |
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2006-07 |
2007-08 |
2008-09 |
2008-09 |
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With Full Credential |
4 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
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Without Full Credential |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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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.
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Indicator |
2007-08 |
2008-09 |
2009-10 |
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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 No Child Left Behind Compliant Teachers (School Year 2008-09)
This table displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-NCLB compliant teachers 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 percent 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.
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Location of Classes
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Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects
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Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers
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Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers
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This School
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100.0
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0.0
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All Schools in District
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100.0
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0.0
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High-Poverty Schools in District
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100.0
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0.0
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Low-Poverty Schools in District
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VI. Support Staff
Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School 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 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 Assigned to School |
Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor |
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Academic Counselor |
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Library Media Teacher (Librarian) |
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N/A |
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Psychologist |
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N/A |
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Social Worker |
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N/A |
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Nurse |
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N/A |
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Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist |
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N/A |
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Resource Specialist (non-teaching) |
0.1 |
N/A |
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Other |
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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.
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Core Curriculum Area |
Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials |
Percent of Pupils Who Lack Their Own Assigned Textbooks and Instructional Materials |
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Reading/Language Arts |
Peninsula Elementary
School continually reviews and updates its textbooks
and instructional materials in order to ensure that they
are available in sufficient numbers and that they are
appropriate to support our instructional programs. We
are on a seven-year cycle with the State of California
in the adoption and implementation of subject area textbooks
and materials. This cycle enables us to keep pace with
current trends and provide our students with accurate
and up-to-date information.
Teachers have access to a variety of materials
and media equipment including computers, videos, DVDs,
CDs, science kits and math manipulatives. |
Peninsula Elementary
School provides standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional
materials for each pupil, that are consistent with the
content and cycles of the curriculum frameworks adopted
by the State Board of Education in the core curriculum
areas. The textbooks are sufficient to use in class or
take home to complete homework assignments. |
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Mathematics |
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Science |
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History-Social Science |
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Foreign Language |
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Health |
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Visual and Performing Arts |
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Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12) |
VIII. School Finances
Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2007-08)
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 on the CDE Current Expense of Education & Per-pupil Spending Web page and teacher salaries can be found on the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page.
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Level |
Total Expenditures Per Pupil |
Expenditures Per Pupil (Supplemental / Restricted) |
Expenditures Per Pupil (Basic / Unrestricted) |
Average Teacher Salary |
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School Site |
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District |
N/A |
N/A |
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$42,734 |
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Percent Difference - School Site and District |
N/A |
N/A |
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State |
N/A |
N/A |
$5,512 |
$56,284 |
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Percent Difference - School Site and State |
N/A |
N/A |
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Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2008-09)
This section provides information about the programs and supplemental services that are available at the school and funded through either categorical or other sources.
Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2007-08)
This table displays district salaries 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 based on the salary schedule. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found on the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page.
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Category
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District Amount
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State Average For Districts In Same Category
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Beginning Teacher Salary
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$29,084
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$38,481
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Mid-Range Teacher Salary
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$49,220
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$55,789
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Highest Teacher Salary
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$49,220
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$70,849
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Average Principal Salary (Elementary)
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$88,862
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Average Principal Salary (Middle)
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$94,015
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Average Principal Salary (High)
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$97,594
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Superintendent Salary
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$75,000
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$110,994
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Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries
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35.00 %
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37.20 %
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Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries
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5.70 %
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6.60 %
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IX. Student Performance
Standardized Testing and Reporting Program
The Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program consists 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 two 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 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 Program results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested, can be found on the CDE Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Results Web site. Program information regarding the STAR Program can be found in the Explaining 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 or 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 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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Subject
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School
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District
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State
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2006-07
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2007-08
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2008-09
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2006-07
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2007-08
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2008-09
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2006-07
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2007-08
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2008-09
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English-Language Arts
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26
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33
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41
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26
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33
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41
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43
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46
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50
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Mathematics
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12
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29
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29
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12
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29
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29
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40
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43
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46
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Science
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*
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*
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*
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*
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*
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*
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38
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46
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50
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History-Social Science
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0
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*
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*
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0
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*
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*
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33
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36
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41
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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.
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Standardized Testing and Reporting Results by Student 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.
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Group
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Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced
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English-Language Arts
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Mathematics
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Science
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History-Social Science
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African American
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*
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*
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*
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American Indian or Alaska Native
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Asian
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Filipino
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Hispanic or Latino
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*
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*
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Pacific Islander
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White (not Hispanic)
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50
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29
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*
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*
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Male
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*
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*
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*
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*
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Female
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50
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42
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*
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*
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Economically Disadvantaged
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42
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31
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*
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*
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English Learners
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*
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*
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Students with Disabilities
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*
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*
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*
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*
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Students Receiving Migrant Education Services
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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)
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 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 CDE Physical Fitness Testing (PFT) Web page. Note: Scores are not shown when the number 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 inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.
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Grade Level
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Percent of Students Meeting Healthy Fitness Zones
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Four of Six Standards
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Five of Six Standards
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Six of Six Standards
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5
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*
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*
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*
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7
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*
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*
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*
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9
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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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-Year 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 state, 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 rank 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.
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API Rank
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2006
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2007
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2008
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Statewide
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2 *
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1 *
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1 *
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Similar Schools
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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"N/A" |
means a number is not applicable or not available due to missing data. |
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"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 similar schools rankings on this report in recognition of their markedly different educational missions and populations served. ASAM schools are covered under the Alternative Accountability system as required by Education Code Section 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 LEAs. |
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"C" |
means this is a special education school. Statewide and similar schools ranks are not applicable to special education schools. |
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" * " |
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 less reliable and therefore should be carefully interpreted. Similar schools ranks are not calculated for small schools. |
Academic Performance Index Growth 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.
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Group
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Actual API Change
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Growth API Score
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2006-07
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2007-08
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2008-09
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2009
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All Students at the School
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-48
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-2
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40
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633 *
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African American
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American Indian or Alaska Native
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Asian
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Pacific Islander
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White (not Hispanic)
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Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
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English Learners
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Students with Disabilities
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"N/A" |
means a number is not applicable or not available due to missing data. |
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"*" |
means this API is calculated for a small school, defined as having between 11 and 99 valid Standardized Testing and Reporting (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. |
Adequate Yearly Progress
The federal NCLB Act requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) criteria:
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Participation rate on the state’s standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics
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Percent proficient on the state’s standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics
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API as an additional indicator
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Graduation rate (for secondary schools)
Detailed information about AYP, including 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.
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AYP Criteria
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School
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District
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Overall
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Yes
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Yes
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Participation Rate - English-Language Arts
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Yes
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Yes
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Participation Rate - Mathematics
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Yes
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Yes
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Percent Proficient - English-Language Arts
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Yes
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Yes
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Percent Proficient - Mathematics
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Yes
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Yes
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API
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Yes
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Yes
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Graduation Rate
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N/A
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N/A
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"Yes"
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Met 2009 AYP Criteria
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"No"
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Did not Meet 2009 AYP Criteria
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Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2009-10)
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 (ELA 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 on the CDE Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Web page.
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Indicator
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School
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District
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Program Improvement Status
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Not in PI
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Not In PI
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First Year of Program Improvement
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Year in Program Improvement
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Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement
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N/A
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Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement
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N/A
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XI. School Completion and Postsecondary Preparation
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.
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Indicator
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School
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District
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State
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2005-06
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2006-07
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2007-08
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2005-06
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2006-07
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2007-08
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2005-06
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2006-07
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2007-08
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Dropout Rate (1-year)
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3.5
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4.4
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3.9
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Graduation Rate
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83.4
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80.6
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80.2
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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.
Peninsula School’s staff is regularly involved
in professional development workshops and seminars to maintain
high curricular and administrative standards. The staff
focuses on professional development opportunities that
provide strategies for increasing students’ understanding
of language arts and math, raising test scores, and providing
a healthy and happy learning environment. The Humboldt
County Office of Education is the paramount resource for
staff development opportunities. We try to send at least
one representative to forums with keynote speakers at HCOE.
Peninsula’s staff also participates in classes, workshops,
and programs offered at Humboldt State University and outside
of the local area. Our school has one early release day
per week to allow time for teachers to collaborate. With
this time, we review revisions made to California State
Academic Standards and Frameworks, discuss textbook adoption
cycles, brainstorm effective instructional strategies,
design behavior management plans, and enjoy coaching provided
by subject area experts who visit. Although the staff works
collectively to pursue professional growth, we are also
involved in independent courses of professional development.
- Staff members have participated in the Redwood Writing
Project and the TAH (Teaching American History) Program.
- Teachers have offered workshops at the annual GATE
Academy.
- Members of our staff have taken leadership roles in
local programs and agencies (such as the Redwood Writing
Project and our Green School’s Program).
- Peninsula’s staff has received Love and Logic
Training from local experts.
- New teachers at Peninsula participate in two years
of BTSA to ensure they receive intensive support from
veteran teachers and the community.
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XIII. National Assessment of Educational Progress
National Assessment of Educational Progress
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is a nationally representative assessment of what America's students know and can do in various subject areas. Assessments are conducted periodically in mathematics, reading, science, writing, the arts, civics, economics, geography, and U.S. history. Student scores for reading and mathematics are reported as performance levels (i.e., basic, proficient, and advanced) and the participation of students with disabilities and English language learners is reported based on three levels (identified, excluded, and assessed). Detailed information regarding the NAEP results for each grade, performance level, and participation rate can be found on the National Assessment of Educational Progress Web page (Outside Source).
Note: Only a sample group of California'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 either the LEA or the individual school. Comparisons of student performance on the NAEP and student performance on the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) 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 grades nine, thirteen, and seventeen. Additionally, the NAEP only provides state test 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 academic content and achievement standards and, therefore, does not necessarily reflect the curriculum and instruction to which students are exposed in the classroom. 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 students rather than on entire populations. Finally, the questions students respond to are only a sample of the knowledge and skills covered by the NAEP frameworks. 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 Reading and Mathematics Results by Grade Level - Aggregated
This table displays the scale scores and achievement levels on the National Assessment of Educational Progress Results for reading (2007) and mathematics (2009) for grades four and eight
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Subject and Grade Level
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Average Scale Score
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State Percent at Achievement Level
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State
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National
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Basic
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Proficient
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Advanced
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Reading 2007, Grade 4
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209
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220
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30
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18
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5
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Reading 2007, Grade 8
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251
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261
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41
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20
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2
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Mathematics 2009, Grade 4
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232
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239
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41
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25
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5
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Mathematics 2009, Grade 8
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270
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282
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36
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18
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5
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National Assessment of Educational Progress Reading and Mathematics Results for Students with Disabilities and/or English Language Learners by Grade Level - Aggregated
This table displays the state and national 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.
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Subject and Grade Level
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State Participation Rate
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National Participation Rate
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Students With Disabilities
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English Language Learners
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Students With Disabilities
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English Language Learners
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Reading 2007, Grade 4
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74
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93
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65
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80
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Reading 2007, Grade 8
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78
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92
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66
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77
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Mathematics 2009, Grade 4
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79
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96
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84
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94
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Mathematics 2009, Grade 8
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85
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96
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78
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92
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