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State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016
The Performance of State Charter Schools in Georgia, 2015-2016
By Tim R. Sass, Ph.D. Distinguished University Professor
Department of Economics Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Georgia State University
May 3, 2017
State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016
Table of Contents
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................... 2 I. Introduction and Background.................................................................................................... 5 III. Results All State Charters ................................................................................................... 10
A. Proficiency Targets ........................................................................................................... 10 B. Value-Added and Student Growth Model Estimates........................................................ 10 C. Summary of Findings ........................................................................................................ 12 IV. Results Individual School Summaries................................................................................ 33 Atlanta Heights Charter School............................................................................................... 34 Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) .......................................... 54 Cherokee Charter Academy .................................................................................................... 72 Coweta Charter Academy........................................................................................................ 94 Dubois Integrity Academy..................................................................................................... 115 Foothills Education Charter High School ............................................................................. 125 Fulton Leadership Academy ................................................................................................. 130 Georgia Connections Academy ............................................................................................. 151 Georgia Cyber Academy ........................................................................................................ 163 Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics................................................................... 174 Graduation Achievement Charter High School (Formerly Provost Academy) ................. 181 International Charter School of Atlanta ............................................................................... 188 Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett................................................................................. 193 Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls................................................................. 206 Mountain Education Center .................................................................................................. 226 Odyssey School (Not Including Georgia Cyber Academy) .................................................. 233 Pataula Charter Academy...................................................................................................... 253 Scintilla Charter Academy ..................................................................................................... 282 Utopian Academy for the Arts............................................................................................... 292 V. References ............................................................................................................................. 305
State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016
Executive Summary
A total of 20 state charter schools operated in Georgia during the 2015-16 school year, though one ceased operations at the end of the school year. Five of the schools, DuBois Integrity Academy, Foothills Education Charter High School, Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics, International Charter School of Atlanta and Scintilla Charter Academy, began operations in 201516. One of the schools, Utopian Academy for the Arts, began operations in the 2014-15 school year and two of the schools, Georgia Cyber Academy and the Odyssey School, appeared as a single institution in the Georgia Department of Education's administrative records for the 2013-14 school year. Thus, this report documents the performance of 19 state charter schools in 2015-16, the performance of 14 of those schools in 2014-15 and the performance of 11 schools of the currently operating schools in 2013-14. Key findings are:
State charter schools are diverse and many provide learning environments that differ from those of traditional public schools. State charter schools vary along multiple dimensions, including grade levels, student demographics, instructional mode (face-to-face or virtual), curricular focus and geographic area served. Six of the nineteen currently operating schools serve a combination of elementary (K-5) and middle grades (6-8), three serve only elementary grades, two serve only middle school students, and three only serve students in grades 9-12, another three serve elementary, middle and at least some high school grades, the remaining two serve both middle and high grades. Three of the nineteen are single-gender schools, African-American enrollment at five schools is 90 percent or more, and the majority of students at two schools live in families receiving SNAP or TANF benefits, or are classified as homeless, in foster care or migrants. One school has over 18 percent of its students classified as gifted, while eight schools report 0.5 percent or fewer gifted students. Three of the nineteen schools provide fully online course offerings, two offer "blended" instruction and the remaining 14 provide face-to-face instruction exclusively. The three fully online virtual schools and four of the "brick-and-mortar" schools allow students from throughout the state to attend, four schools offer enrollment to students in multiple school districts, and the remaining eight accept students from a single school district only.
The majority of state charter schools serving elementary grades perform as well as the average elementary school in their district(s). The contribution to student achievement averaged across all four Milestones-tested subjects is not statistically different from the average of all elementary schools in the relevant district or districts for five of eight non-statewide state charters serving elementary grades, where district comparisons are possible. The cross-subject average performance is below that of the average school in the relevant district for the other three non-statewide state charters which enrolled elementary school students.
The performance of half of state charter schools serving middle grades is equal to or better than the average of all middle schools in the relevant district(s). Of the ten state charter schools serving middle grades that are not statewide schools, two perform better than the average of middle schools in its district (based on cross-subject averages of the estimated contribution to student achievement). Five perform worse than the average school in their district, and the other three schools' performance is indistinguishable from the average school in the district.
For a majority of subjects at the high school level, most state charters perform at a level that is indistinguishable from the average school in their district. Of the three state charter schools with a significant number of EOC test takers in at least one subject and that do not have
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a statewide attendance zone (CCAT, Fulton Leadership and Pataula), the performance of one is indistinguishable from the district average in the single tested subject, one is indistinguishable from the district average in four of five subjects, and the other is indistinguishable from the district average in four of seven subjects.
Of the 12 state charter schools serving elementary grades, 11 perform equal to or worse than the average public elementary school in the state with a similar student population. The estimated contribution to student achievement (controlling for individual-level prior achievement and demographics as well as school-level student demographics) in grades 4 and 5 across all four Milestones-tested subjects (math, ELA, science and social studies) was statistically below the state average for seven of the twelve state charter schools serving elementary grades. Performance for four of the others was not statistically different from the state average, and only one of the twelve scored statistically above the state average. This cross-subject average masks significant variation across subjects, however. For example, in both ELA and science, the majority of state charter schools serving grades 4 and 5 were at least on par with the state average.
All state charter schools serving middle grades perform equal to or worse than the average public middle school in the state with a similar student population. The estimated contribution to student achievement (controlling for individual-level prior achievement and demographics as well as school-level student demographics) in grades 6-8 averaged across all four Milestones-tested subjects is statistically below the state average for eight of the 13 state charter schools that enroll students in one or more of grades 6-8. The cross-subject average performance of the other five state charters is indistinguishable from the state average. Performance of state charters serving middle grades is stronger in ELA and science, where the majority of state charters serving middle-grades students perform at least as well as the state average. In ELA, five of the 13 state charters performed better than the state average, and only two were below the state average. In science, one school's performance was above the state average, and the performance of six were indistinguishable from the state average. In contrast, performance of state charters serving middle school students was relatively weak in math, where 10 of 13 schools were statistically below the state average.
The performance of state charter schools serving high school grades is uneven when compared to the average public high school in the state. Variation across subjects must be interpreted with caution, however, since some state charters have just begun to expand their range of grade offerings into high school and, thus, the sample of schools varies across subject areas. In 9th Grade Literature, three of eight state charters are performing above the state average, and the performance of the other five is not statistically different from the state average. For the eight schools with test scores for American Literature, the contribution to student achievement for six schools is not statistically different from the state average, while performance of the other two exceeds the state average. For Algebra 1, only four state charter schools have a sufficient number of students taking the exam to provide a reliable performance measure. Of those four, three performed below the state average, and the performance of the other one school was not statistically different than the state average. For Analytic Geometry, three of six schools perform at a level indistinguishable from the state average, two perform below the state average and one is above the state average. In Biology, two of six schools perform below the state average and performance of the other four schools is indistinguishable from the state average. In Coordinate Algebra, performance of all three schools is not statistically different from the state average. In Economics, three of five schools have estimated contributions to student achievement below the state average, and performance of the other two is indistinguishable from
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the state average. The performance of the lone school with a sizable number of students taking the Geometry EOC exam was indistinguishable from the state average. In Physical Science, three of six schools fall statistically below the state average, and performance of the other three is not statistically different from the state average. Performance is also generally low in U.S. History, with five of seven schools performing below the state average and two whose performance is indistinguishable from the state average.
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I. Introduction and Background
There were 20 state charter schools operating in Georgia during the 2015-16 school year, though one has subsequently ceased to operate. Although the current State Charter Schools Commission has only been in operation since 2013, a number of the state charter schools began operation well before 2013. Some were originally formed as state chartered special schools or were initially chartered by the original Georgia Charter Schools Commission, which was declared unconstitutional by the Georgia Supreme Court.1 Table 1 summarizes information about the 19 schools that operated during the 2015-16 school year and were still in operation in 2016/17, including when the school opened, whether it is affiliated with an education management organization (EMO), grades served, curricular model, school calendar, delivery model (virtual vs. physical classrooms), attendance zone, and any special enrollment requirements (parental participation requirements or gender restrictions). The 19 schools are quite diverse in their structure, mission and service area. For example, three of the 19 state charter schools are virtual schools, and many of the state charter schools target traditionally underserved populations. Three of the schools are single-gender schools. Less than half of state charter schools (8 of 19) serve students in a single county, the others either serve students from multiple school districts or the entire state.
The state charter schools also vary considerably in the populations of students they serve, as illustrated in Table 2. Five of the 19 schools serve almost exclusively African-American students. In contrast, five have student populations in which fewer than 25 percent of students are black or Hispanic. There is considerable diversity in proportions of Limited English Proficiency (LEP) students, students eligible for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch (FRL), Direct Certification Students, Students with Disabilities (SWD) and gifted students as well.2
1Details on the history of charter schools in general and more specifically state chartered schools, are contained in Georgia Department of Education (2012). 2The school-level FRL percentage is computed from individual-level data. If an individual student attended a school that participates in provision 2 of the Special Assistance Alternatives (SAS) or the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), as provided by the Georgia Department of Education's School Nutrition Program, then the student is classified as FRL, no matter what his original individual designation. Direct Certification represents students who either live in a family unit receiving SNAP benefits, live in a family unit receiving TANF benefits, are identified as homeless, are in foster care or are migrant. Since the income thresholds for SNAP and TANF benefits are lower than for free/reduced-price lunch, the direct certification percentage is generally lower than the FRL percentage in most schools. There are a three SCSC schools where this is not the case, suggesting the school either does not participate in the nutrition program or did not report FRL eligibility at the student level.
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Table 1: General Characteristics of State Charter Schools
School Name
Atlanta Heights
Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT)
Calendar Year
Opened
2010
2002
EMO Affiliation
National Heritage Academies
No
Grades Curriculum Focus
K-8
None
Multi-age classrooms 6-12 - students grouped
by skill level
Cherokee Charter Academy
2011
Charter Schools USA
K-8
None
School Year
Normal
Yearround
Normal
SingleGender School
Virtual/ Online School
Serves Multiple Counties
Parental Involvement Requirement
No
No
No
Not Specified
Enrollment Restrictions
Atlanta Public Schools Zone
No
No
No
No
1 hour of
Bulloch County
No
service per
Public Schools
week
Zone
Cherokee County
No
Not Specified Public Schools
Zone
Coweta Charter Academy
2010
Charter Schools USA
K-8
None
Normal
No
No
Du Bois
DuBois Integrity Academy
2015
Consortium of Charter
K-5
STEM and Blended Learning focus
Normal
No
No
Schools
Course formats
Foothills Education Charter High School
2015
No
9-12
include textbook and web-based
Normal
No
No
instruction
STEM with focus on
Fulton Leadership Academy
2010
No
aviation and
6-11
aeronautics -
Normal
partnership with Civil
Boys Only
No
Air Patrol
No
20 hours per year
Coweta County Public Schools
Zone
30 hours per
No
year, must sign a parent
volunteer
Clayton County Schools Zone
agreement
Yes
Not Specified
Students residing in State of GA
Fulton County
No
Not Specified Public Schools
Zone
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School Name
Calendar Year
Opened
EMO Affiliation
Georgia Connections Academy
2011
No
Grades K-12
Curriculum Focus Online Curriculum
School Year
Normal
SingleGender School
Virtual/ Online School
Serves Multiple Counties
Parental Involvement Requirement
Enrollment Restrictions
No
Yes
Online
Not Specified
Students residing in State of GA
Georgia Cyber Academy
2009
K-12
K-12
Online Curriculum
Normal
No
Yes
Online
Not Specified
Students residing in State of GA
Classical education
centered on the
Georgia School for Innovation and the
Classics
2015
No
three phases of the
K-6
classical Trivium with use of the Socratic
Normal
No
No
method throughout
Yes
Not Specified
Students residing in State of GA
the classroom
experience.
Grad Achievement (formerly Provost
Academy)
2012
No
9-12
Online Curriculum
Normal
No
Yes
Online
Not Specified
Students residing in State of GA
Dual-language
International Charter School of Atlanta
2015
No
immersion
K-4
curriculum offering Normal
No
No
Spanish, Mandarin,
Yes
Not Specified
Students residing in State of GA
German and French.
Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett
2008
No
6-8
Curriculum is entirely College Preparatory. Saturday Academy is
available to struggling students.
Extended Day/ Week/ Year
Girls Only
No
Students residing
in Gwinnett,
Yes
Not Specified Fulton, or DeKalb
County School
districts
Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood
2011
No
K-8
Curriculum is entirely College Preparatory. Saturday Academy is
available to struggling students.
Extended Day/ Week/ Year
GirlsOnly
No
Students residing
Yes
Not Specified
in DeKalb or Atlanta Public
Schools Zone
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School Name
Calendar Year
Opened
Mountain Education Charter School
2007
Odyssey School
2004
Pataula Charter Academy
2010
Scintilla Charter Academy
2015
Utopian Academy for the Arts
2014
EMO Affiliation
No No
No
No
No
Grades Curriculum Focus
School Year
Self-paced,
individualized, 9-12 evening high school
for students strug-
Yearround
gling at other schools
Multi-age classrooms
- students grouped
K-8
by skill level/Looping:
Normal
students remain with
teacher two years
Expeditionary
Learning: project
based lectures and
K-11
curriculum
Normal
delivery/Looping:
students remain with
teacher for two years
Curriculum utilizes
Project-Based Learn-
K-4
ing and Services Learning, collaborative teaching,
Extended Day
looping and
extended school-day.
Expeditionary
6-8
Learning Curriculum. Single-gender in-
structional approach, and classes in the
dramatic, media, and
Extended Day/ Week/ Year
culinary arts.
SingleGender School
No
No
No
No
No
Virtual/ Online School
No
No
No
No
No
Serves Multiple Counties
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Parental Involvement Requirement
No
18 hours per academic year
Not Specified
Encourage 20 hours per year
Attendance of a New Parent
Orientation Meeting &
sign an agreement
Enrollment Restrictions
Students residing in State of GA
Coweta County Public Schools
Zone
Students residing in Baker,
Calhoun, Clay, Early, or
Randolph Public School districts
Students residing in Lowndes County or Valdosta City
School districts
Clayton County Public Schools
Zone
Sources: Georgia Department of Education (2010), Georgia Department of Education (2011), Georgia Department of Education (2016b), Georgia Department of Education (2016d), individual-level data from GAAWARDS and state charter school websites.
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Table 2: Students Served by State Charter Schools
School Name
Pct. Female Pct. White Pct. Black Pct. Hispanic Pct. FRL
Pct. Direct Cert
Pct. LEP
Pct. SWD Pct. Gifted
Atlanta Heights CCAT
49.9
0.3
96.5
43.2
74.2
21.9
3.1
95.0
69.0
1.9
56.8
20.0
2.5
10.5
0.0
0.0
14.2
18.1
Cherokee Coweta
50.3
67.4
16.1
11.9
20.4
11.0
50.4
80.0
7.5
6.4
18.5
10.0
1.8
11.6
8.0
0.9
9.6
12.7
Dubois Foothills
49.7
0.3
98.3
0.9
81.5
53.0
0.0
5.4
0.0
45.3
57.5
30.6
8.4
0.0
36.0
1.5
17.9
1.8
Fulton Leadership GA Connections
0.0
0.0
98.9
54.9
51.9
33.1
0.8
87.9
34.0
7.1
43.3
25.0
0.0
14.7
10.8
0.4
11.3
4.1
GA Cyber GA Innovation Grad Achievement
51.7
51.6
33.8
6.7
65.3
35.0
0.2
12.9
9.8
48.4
69.5
19.6
4.2
0.0
24.0
0.0
8.4
4.4
48.6
22.7
65.6
8.8
0.0
35.0
0.8
13.0
0.0
International Ivy Prep. - Gwinnett
48.9
41.3
32.5
11.1
10.8
5.0
0.0
5.3
0.0
100.0
0.9
74.9
18.1
26.5
21.0
0.0
7.0
0.0
Ivy Prep. - Kirkwood Mountain Ed.
100.0
0.5
98.2
0.8
51.0
42.0
0.0
4.9
0.5
45.5
86.8
3.4
8.7
100.0
29.0
2.6
16.1
0.0
Odyssey Pataula
41.4
53.8
23.1
13.2
25.5
19.0
48.3
76.6
15.6
5.1
59.7
30.0
3.5
18.3
12.4
2.5
10.5
5.7
Scintilla Utopian
49.5
46.0
44.7
2.5
58.0
34.0
0.8
12.6
4.0
54.2
0.5
94.4
1.9
78.7
43.0
0.0
7.9
0.0
Note: For the purposes of this table, students who attended more than one school were attributed to the school where they attended the longest period of time during the school year. Source: Individual-level student data from the GAAWARDS system and school-level data on direct certification and school-wide subsidized lunch programs from the Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
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III. Results All State Charters
A. Proficiency Targets
Percentages of students reaching proficiency benchmarks on the Milestones EOG and EOC exams are presented in the individual school summaries. They are the same as those reported publicly by the GaDOE.3 Statewide and district averages are also provided for reference.4 It is important to emphasize that proficiency percentages reflect the ability and motivation of students, family resources and the quality of education received in prior years. As such, they provide a picture of the current achievement level of students, not necessarily the impact a student's current school has had on their achievement within the previous year.
When considering the proficiency percentages, a few patterns emerge at the elementary and middle school levels (grades 3-5 and 6-8). First, there is considerable variation across subjects and across grades, even within a school. Second, six state charter schools (Atlanta Heights, DuBois, Foothills, Georgia Cyber, Grad Achievement and Ivy Prep Kirkwood) stand out as having large proportions of struggling students. All have 50 percent or more of their students in the "Beginning Learner" category across multiple grades and subjects on EOG exams or across multiple subjects on EOC tests.
While proficiency targets are important to show a school's absolute performance, examining student growth within a school year provides a stronger indication of the school's impact on student learning. The next section provides an overview of the value-added and student growth estimates that provide a more complete picture of a school's impact.
B. Value-Added and Student Growth Model Estimates
By construction, the average school (weighted by numbers of students) at a given grade grouping (elementary, middle or high school) in Georgia has a school effect of zero in the valueadded model (controlling for individual and school-level student characteristics). The performance of each school in a given grade grouping is measured relative to this weighted average. Thus, a positive estimated value for an elementary school's effect indicates that students attending that school experience greater growth in achievement than do students with the same observable characteristics at schools serving similar student populations. Negative values do not mean that the achievement of the school's students fell during the year. Instead, a negative school effect indicates the gap between that school's contribution to student achievement and the contribution of the average school serving a similar student population (measured in standard deviation units). For example, a value of -0.10 means that a school's effect on student achievement is 0.10 standard deviations below that of the average of all schools in the state, where each school's contribution is based on their student's performance controlling for both individual-level student characteristics and prior test scores as well as school-level characteristics. In the same way, a value of 0.10 means that a school's effect is 0.10 standard
3Georgia Department of Education (2016c). Minor differences in underlying data sometimes result in slight discrepancies when compared to the proficiency levels published on the Governor's Office of Student Achievement's Report Card. 4 Cross-school comparisons of proportions of students meeting proficiency targets are provided in the Technical Appendix.
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deviations above the average of all schools in the state, where each school is being compared to schools serving observationally similar student bodies. To put this in perspective, reducing class size in elementary grades by seven students is associated with a 0.10 to 0.20 standard deviation increase in student achievement (Whitehurst & Chingos (2011)) and the difference in the effectiveness of a rookie teacher and one with three years of experience is about 0.07 standard deviations (Dee & Wyckoff (2015)).
The value-added effects for schools are statistical estimates and carry some degree of uncertainty. Along with the estimated effects, the value-added model generates a measure of the uncertainty of each school's effect, the estimated standard error. The estimated standard errors can be used to develop confidence intervals around each school's estimated impact on student achievement. With a confidence interval of approximately plus-or-minus two standard errors, one can be 95 percent confident that the true school effect lies in that range. Thus, for example, if a school's estimated effect is 0.50 and the standard error is 0.10, one can be 95 percent confident that the true effect lies in the range of 0.30 to 0.70. This information can then be used to determine how confident we are that a given school's performance is above, below, or equal to the average school. The standard errors and confidence intervals will generally be smaller the larger the number of students per school. The estimated school effect on achievement will vary with the performance of individual students. In a small school, random events like a student having a poor night's sleep or getting "lucky" in her guesses on an exam will have a larger impact on the school's overall effect, creating more uncertainty in the true school effect; whereas in a large school, such random events will tend to cancel out. Thus, for example, the Georgia Cyber Academy, which has the largest enrollment of any state charter school, correspondingly tends to have the smallest confidence interval.
Student growth percentiles measure where a student is in the distribution of current achievement relative to students with the same prior-year test score (or history of test scores). Thus, by definition, a score of 50 for a student indicates that about half of students with the same test score last year did better this year and about half did worse. School-level averages of student growth percentiles are reported below. The statewide school-level mean of SGPs is approximately equal to the statewide student median of 50, which provides a benchmark for comparing scores across schools.5 Unlike the value-added model, the student growth percentiles produced from Georgia's student growth model do not include standard errors or confidence intervals at this time.6 Without this information, one cannot quantify the likelihood that two schools with
5 For 2013-14 the GaDOE computed student growth percentiles in two different ways. In the "cohort SGP" approach, statistical models are updated annually so that the median student receives a SGP of 50 each year. This means that the baseline is reset each year and (as with value-added measures), it is not possible to measure a general increase in student achievement gains across all students. In attempt to capture general changes over time in teacher effectiveness the GaDOE also computed a "baselinereferenced SGP." As the name implies, the baseline-referenced SGP uses the same model each year which was developed using a baseline cohort of students. This results in SGPs relative to the baseline cohort and therefore allows for the possibility of universal improvement in performance over time. However, as a consequence, the median baseline-referenced SGP does not necessarily equal 50. In 201314 cohort-referenced SGPs were used for EOCTs in math, but baseline-referenced SGPs were used for the CRCTs and all non-math EOCTs. Due to the adoption of the new Milestones exams, in 2014-15 only cohort-referenced SGPs were computed. See McCaffrey, Castellano and Lockwood (2014). 6 It is possible to compute standard errors for student growth percentiles, but there is no single accepted methodology for doing so and most state accountability systems that utilize student growth percentiles,
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different mean or median SGPs are in fact no different. Put differently, absent a measure of precision, we could judge one school as superior to another when in fact they are likely no different.
For both the value-added and student growth models, separate estimates are presented for different grade groupings and for different subjects. In addition, an estimated effect on average performance across all subjects in each grade grouping is produced. Thus, for example, a charter serving grades K-8 receives two value-added scores in math, one for its impact on math achievement of students in elementary grades (grades 4 and 5) and another for its impact on students in middle grades (grades 6-8).
C. Summary of Findings
A total of 20 figures are presented, four for each of the subjects tested in elementary school, four more for the same subjects in middle school, ten high school courses for which EOCs are administered, and all-subject averages for elementary and middle school. Based on valueadded, half or more of state charters perform at a level that is not statistically different from the average of schools with similar student populations in Georgia in 11 of the 18 specific grade group/subject combinations: Elementary ELA, Elementary Science, Middle School ELA, Middle School Science, 9th Grade Literature, American Literature, Analytic Geometry, Biology, Coordinate Algebra, Geometry, and Physical Science. In seven areas, the majority of state charters perform statistically worse than schools serving similar student populations in Georgia: Elementary Math, Elementary Social Studies, Middle School Math, Middle School Social Studies, Algebra 1, Economics and U.S. History. For both the elementary and middle school cross-subject averages, the majority of state charter schools serving grades 4 and 5 perform worse than the state average. The variation in effectiveness across subject areas could be due to a variety of factors, including teacher quality and instructional methods, which may vary across schools.
The comparisons with state averages provide an overall picture of state charter school performance. More relevant are comparisons between individual state charter schools and other schools (both traditional public schools and local charters) in the geographic areas they serve. Following the 20 figures that combine results for all state charters, Section IV presents individual school summaries as well as graphs comparing each school's results with schools in the district it serves (where applicable).
including Georgia's, do not report standard errors at this time. For a discussion of standard errors in the student growth model see Doran, Swanlund and Lemke (2012) and American Institutes for Research (2012).
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Figure 1: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 4 and 5 Average Across All Subjects [Statewide]
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Figure 2: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 4 and 5 English Language Arts [Statewide]
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Figure 3: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 4 and 5 Math [Statewide]
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Figure 4: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 4 and 5 Science [Statewide]
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Figure 5: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 4 and 5 Social Studies [Statewide]
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Figure 6: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 6, 7 and 8 Average Across All Subjects [Statewide]
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Figure 7: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 6, 7 and 8 English Language Arts [Statewide]
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Figure 8: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 6, 7 and 8 Mathematics [Statewide]
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Figure 9: Value-Added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 6, 7 and 8 Science [Statewide]
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Figure 10: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 6, 7 and 8 Social Studies [Statewide]
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Figure 11: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 9 through 12 9th Grade Literature [Statewide]
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Figure 12: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 9 through 12 American Literature [Statewide]
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Figure 13: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 9 through 12 Algebra 1 [Statewide]
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Figure 14: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 9 through 12 Analytic Geometry [Statewide]
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Figure 15: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 9 through 12 Biology [Statewide]
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Figure 16: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 9 through 12 Coordinate Algebra [Statewide]
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Figure 17: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 9 through 12 Economics [Statewide]
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Figure 18: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 9 through 12 Geometry [Statewide]
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Figure 19: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 9 through 12 Physical Science [Statewide]
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Figure 20: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 9 through 12 U.S. History [Statewide]
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IV. Results Individual School Summaries
The following tables summarize both state and district comparisons of performance for each state charter school. Two estimates of school performance are reported, one based on the value-added model and the other derived from the student growth models. The value-added model includes all available individual-level student characteristics (plus prior-year test scores) and the school-level percentages of students with disabilities, limited English proficiency students and student who are "directly certified" as controls. Results from two other valueadded models, one excluding individual student race/ethnicity and the other including only individual-level lagged test scores and the school-level controls, are presented in the Technical Appendix. The student growth model yields individual student growth percentiles which are then averaged across students in a school to produce a mean student growth percentile measure of school performance.
For both the value-added and student-growth percentile measures, a state percentile and a district rank are presented. The state percentile represents the proportion of schools in the state with a lower estimated school effect. Thus, for example, a state percentile of 60 means that 60 percent of schools in the relevant grade group rank below the school. District ranks represent the position of a school relative to other schools in the same district offering the same grade group. For example, a ranking of "25 out of 40" indicates that 24 schools from the relevant district have higher scores and 15 have lower scores.
For state charters with a less-than-statewide attendance zone, it is possible to compare their performance to traditional public schools and locally approved charters in the same area. For nearly all state charter students, the relevant public school option is a school in the same district as the district served by their current school. Put differently, a within-district comparison shows how students would likely fare if a state charter were to close
For both the value-added and student-growth metrics a comparison between a school's performance in 2015/16 and their performance in 2013/14 and 2014/15 is provided. Estimates for all three years are based on the model used in 2015/16, and thus the performance estimates for 2013/14 and for 2014/15 reported here differ from those in the 2013/14 and 2014/15 State Charter Schools Performance Reports.
Each school summary report is structured as follows: Key Findings General Characteristics School Demographics Value-Added and SGP Results Summary by Grade Level and Subject Comparison of Summary Results from 2013/14 through 2015/16 Comparison of School Impact Proficiency Level
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Atlanta Heights Charter School
Key Findings
The value-added estimate of the school's impact on a student's average achievement across all subjects is 0.0145 in elementary grades and 0.0489 in middle grades, meaning that Atlanta Heights Charter School's impact on student achievement is not statistically different from the state average in elementary grades or middle grades, not statistically different than the district in elementary grades, but is statistically higher than the district average in middle grades.
In general, Atlanta Heights Charter School is strong in both elementary and middle school math, relative to both the state and district. Middle school ELA performance is strong relative to the state.
Atlanta Heights Charter School's 2015/16 performance in elementary and middle grades has generally improved relative to performance in 2013/14 and 2014/15. Performance in 2015/16 middle school math and social studies as well as elementary school science improved relative to 2014/15.
The school's contribution to student achievement is: o above the district and state average in middle and elementary school math; o above the state average in middle school ELA, but not distinguishable from the district average; o below the district average in ELA in elementary grades, but not distinguishable from the district average; and o indistinguishable from the district and state average in science and social studies in elementary grades and middle grades.
General Characteristics
School Name Atlanta Heights
Calendar Year
Opened
2010
EMO Affiliation
National Heritage Academies
Grades K-8
Curriculum Focus None
School Year
SingleGender School
Normal
No
Virtual/ Online School
No
Serves Multiple Counties
No
Parental Involvement Requirement
Not Specified
Enrollment Restrictions
Atlanta Public Schools Zone
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Students Served
School Name Atlanta Heights
Pct. Female 49.9
Pct. White 0.3
Pct. Black Pct. Hispanic
96.5
3.1
Pct. FRL 95.0
Pct. Direct Cert
69.0
Pct. LEP 2.5
Pct. SWD 10.5
Pct. Gifted 0.0
Value-Added and SGP Results Summary by Grade Level and Subject
Overall School Effect: 0.0145 Elementary / 0.0489 Middle Average Overall School Effect in District: 0.0257 Elementary / -0.0165 Middle
Atlanta Heights's contribution to an elementary student's average achievement across all four Milestones-tested subjects is not statistically different from the average elementary school in the state and district. However, its contribution to a middle school student's cross-subject average achievement is higher than the average middle school in its district but not statistically different from the average middle school in the state. It is important to note that averaging achievement scores across subjects masks any variation in school performance between subject areas. As a result, the table below includes the school's effect on student achievement in each subject area.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
-0.0657 0.1940 -0.0107 -0.0607 0.0145
23 No 91 Higher 47 No 35 No 55 No
52 of 58 6 of 58
24 of 58 35 of 58 29 of 58
0.0601 0.0270 -0.0056 0.0219 0.0257
Lower Higher No No No
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
40
6
56 of 58
51
55
21 of 58
47
38
25 of 58
35
6
51 of 58
43
18
42 of 58
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Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
Middle ELA
0.1038
89 Higher
5 of 24
0.0352 No
48
36
15 of 24
Math Science
0.1963 -0.0269
94 Higher 42 No
2 of 24 8 of 24
-0.0090 Higher -0.0590 No
56
82
3 of 24
46
30
9 of 24
Social Studies All-Subject Average High
-0.0611 0.0489
33 No 74 No
14 of 24 6 of 24
-0.0187 No -0.0165 Higher
47
36
13 of 24
49
50
5 of 24
9th Grade Literature American Literature
Analytic Geometry Algebra 1
Biology Coordinate Algebra
Economics Geometry Physical Science
U.S. History
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts.
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Comparison of 2015/16, 2014/15, and 2013/14 Value-Added and SGP Summary Results
Atlanta Height's performance in elementary grades has been relatively constant over the last three years, while overall performance in the middle grades has been improving over time. The all-subject elementary school average value added has changed little, remaining indistinguishable from the district average in all three years. In 2015/16 the all-subject average value-added for middle grades was statistically above the district average, whereas it had been indistinguishable from the district average in prior years.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature
School Effect
0.0279 -0.1224 -0.1019 -0.1297 -0.0830
0.1524 0.0120 0.0591 -0.1207 0.0267
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
No Lower Lower Lower Lower
-0.0211 -0.0175 -0.0607 0.0261 -0.0184
Higher No No Lower No
0.0091 0.0492 -0.0234 -0.0453 -0.0007
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
No Lower No Lower No
0.0127 0.1523 -0.0968 -0.0013 0.0173
No Higher Lower No No
0.1071 0.0481 -0.0075 0.0270 0.0437
Lower Higher Lower No No
-0.0657 0.1940 -0.0107 -0.0607 0.0145
Higher No Higher No No
0.1581 0.0080 0.0520 -0.0910 0.0332
Higher No No Lower No
0.0989 0.0505 0.0072 0.0313 0.0473
No No No Lower No
0.1038 0.1963 -0.0269 -0.0611 0.0489
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
No Higher No No No
0.0601 0.0270 -0.0056 0.0219 0.0257
Higher Higher No No No
0.0352 -0.0090 -0.0590 -0.0187 -0.0165
Statistically Different
from District Average?
Lower Higher No No No
No Higher No No Higher
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Grade Level and Subject
Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
School Effect
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts. Schools with a statewide attendance zone have no comparison district.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
46
31 of 57
46
49 of 58
40
56 of 58
34
48 of 57
53
17 of 58
51
21 of 58
45
37 of 57
41
49 of 58
47
25 of 58
37
43 of 57
40
39 of 58
35
51 of 58
41
43 of 57
45
40 of 58
43
42 of 58
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Grade Level and Subject
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
50
8 of 25
54
11 of 25
48
15 of 24
40
22 of 25
45
15 of 25
56
3 of 24
51
10 of 26
47
15 of 25
46
9 of 24
52
8 of 26
50
12 of 25
47
13 of 24
48
15 of 26
49
11 of 25
49
5 of 24
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Comparison of School Impact Subject Area: All-Subject Elementary Average State Charter: Atlanta Heights Comparison District: Atlanta Public Schools
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Subject Area: All-Subject Middle Average State Charter: Atlanta Heights Comparison District: Atlanta Public Schools
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Subject Area: Elementary ELA State Charter: Atlanta Heights Comparison District: Atlanta Public Schools
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Subject Area: Elementary Mathematics State Charter: Atlanta Heights Comparison District: Atlanta Public Schools
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Subject Area: Elementary Science State Charter: Atlanta Heights Comparison District: Atlanta Public Schools
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Subject Area: Elementary Social Studies State Charter: Atlanta Heights Comparison District: Atlanta Public Schools
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Subject Area: Middle ELA State Charter: Atlanta Heights Comparison District: Atlanta Public Schools
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Subject Area: Middle Math State Charter: Atlanta Heights Comparison District: Atlanta Public Schools
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Subject Area: Middle Science State Charter: Atlanta Heights Comparison District: Atlanta Public Schools
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Subject Area: Middle Social Studies State Charter: Atlanta Heights Comparison District: Atlanta Public Schools
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Proficiency Levels
System Name
Grade 3 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average Grade 4 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average Grade 5 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average Grade 6 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average
N Tested
77 4,471 135,645
80 4,357 132,188
80 4,034 129,663
74 3,534 128,301
53 3,366 127,496
48 3,378 128,697
MILESTONES ELA
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
49.4
35.1
41.0
27.2
33.2
31.8
60.0
31.3
39.7
28.6
30.5
34.2
50.0
37.5
34.6
29.6
25.0
34.3
40.5
37.8
41.3
26.6
31.5
29.2
43.4
45.3
37.0
34.3
27.2
34.4
37.5
37.5
29.8
36.4
20.1
35.9
% Proficient Learner
14.3 22.3 26.6
8.8 21.9 26.2
12.5 28.6 34.5
21.6 24.8 32.0
11.3 24.3 32.9
18.8 26.8 35.8
% Distinguished Learner
1.3 9.6 8.4
9.8 9.1
7.3 6.2
7.3 7.2
4.4 5.6
6.3 7.0 8.2
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System Name
Grade 3 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average Grade 4 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average Grade 5 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average Grade 6 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES MATHEMATICS
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
77
32.5
44.2
4,480
32.0
35.5
136,128
20.8
39.2
80
27.5
47.5
4,367
32.4
36.1
132,691
20.4
39.2
80
46.3
40.0
4,038
38.5
31.2
130,190
25.9
35.8
74
25.7
43.2
3,528
42.6
34.1
128,613
24.9
36.8
53
41.5
47.2
3,359
40.7
32.6
127,414
23.7
34.3
48
39.6
54.2
3,032
43.0
39.6
109,904
24.4
42.1
% Proficient Learner
20.8 23.9 30.5
21.3 22.7 30.4
12.5 21.1 27.4
27.0 17.1 29.3
7.5 16.9 26.3
4.2 14.4 26.1
% Distinguished Learner
2.6 8.6 9.5
3.8 8.8 10.0
1.3 9.2 10.8
4.1 6.2 9.0
3.8 9.9 15.8
2.1 3.1 7.3
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System Name
Grade 3 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average Grade 4 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average Grade 5 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average Grade 6 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average
N Tested
76 4,479 135,942
80 4,365 132,554
80 4,034 130,049
74 3,521 128,429
53 3,359 127,575
48 3,376 102,045
MILESTONES SCIENCE
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
30.3
43.4
36.1
35.1
24.2
40.5
45.0
40.0
43.3
30.7
28.8
38.1
65.0
27.5
41.8
26.8
29.7
31.1
51.4
33.8
52.4
22.4
34.2
27.3
62.3
28.3
52.7
21.5
33.2
27.5
64.6
29.2
53.8
25.9
40.4
32.3
% Proficient Learner
23.7 20.2 25.9
12.5 18.6 25.2
7.5 22.5 30.5
14.9 21.2 33.0
9.4 18.7 28.1
6.3 15.8 21.9
% Distinguished Learner
2.6 8.6 9.4
2.5 7.3 7.8
8.8 8.7
3.9 5.5
7.2 11.2
4.4 5.4
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System Name
Grade 3 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average Grade 4 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average Grade 5 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average Grade 6 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Atlanta Heights District Average Statewide Average
MILESTONES SOCIAL STUDIES
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
77
26.0
48.1
4,460
32.5
38.5
135,192
24.7
44.9
79
40.5
38.0
4,343
43.2
29.6
131,815
29.6
35.9
80
71.3
26.3
4,023
36.4
36.9
129,303
25.4
44.1
74
35.1
51.4
3,518
43.3
30.4
127,870
29.5
37.1
53
62.3
35.8
3,339
41.3
33.6
126,930
25.6
35.6
47
48.9
36.2
3,360
39.1
34.8
128,109
25.4
36.9
% Proficient Learner
22.1 16.9 19.1
21.5 19.1 25.9
2.5 15.4 19.4
9.5 14.3 20.0
1.9 16.5 24.1
14.9 19.1 27.7
% Distinguished Learner
3.9 12.1 11.3
8.1 8.6
11.3 11.1
4.1 12.1 13.4
8.6 14.7
7.0 10.0
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Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT)
Key Findings
The value-added estimate of the school's impact on a student's average achievement across all subjects is -0.2413 in middle grades, meaning that in the middle grades the performance of Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology is lower than the state and district average of middle schools. The value-added estimate of the school's impact on a high school student's achievement across all tested subjects is indistinguishable from the state and district averages.
In general, the Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology is weak in middle school tested subjects and average in high school subjects relative to the state and district.
Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology's middle grade performance in 2015/16 has weakened from 2014/15, but is similar to their performance in 2013/2014. In high school grades the school's performance in 2015/16 is similar to 2014/15 but improved from 2013/14.
The school's contribution to student achievement is: o below the state and district averages in middle school ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies; and o indistinguishable from the state and district average in high school 9th Grade Literature, American Literature, Analytic Geometry, and Coordinate Algebra.
General Characteristics
School Name CCAT
Calendar Year
Opened
EMO Affiliation
2002
No
Grades 6-12
Curriculum Focus School Year
Multi-age classrooms - students grouped
by skill level
Year-round
SingleGender School
No
Virtual/ Online School
No
Serves Multiple Counties
No
Parental Involvement Requirement
1 hour of service per
week
Enrollment Restrictions
Bulloch County Public Schools Zone
Students Served
School Name CCAT
Pct. Female 43.2
Pct. White 74.2
Pct. Black Pct. Hispanic
21.9
1.9
Pct. FRL 56.8
Pct. Direct Cert
20.0
Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT)
Pct. LEP 0.0
Pct. SWD 14.2
Pct. Gifted 18.1 54
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Value-Added and SGP Results Summary by Grade Level and Subject
Overall School Effect: -0.2413 Middle Average Overall School Effect in District: -0.0152 Middle
Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology's contribution to a middle school student's cross-subject average achievement is lower than the average middle school in the state and district. It is important to note that averaging achievement scores across subjects masks any variation in school performance between subject areas. The table below includes the school's effect on student achievement in each subject area.
In all four of the high school tested subjects, CCAT's contribution to a student's achievement is not statistically different from the average high school in the district or state.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank
District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is State Average?
better)
better)
Statistically Different from
District Average?
-0.2734 -0.3284 -0.1365
1 Lower 2 Lower 14 Lower
5 of 5 5 of 5 5 of 5
-0.0154 0.0077 -0.0174
Lower Lower Lower
Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT)
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
35
2
5 of 5
41
18
5 of 5
46
29
5 of 5
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Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank
District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is State Average?
better)
better)
Statistically Different from
District Average?
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
Social Studies All-Subject Average
-0.3291 -0.2413
3 Lower 1 Lower
5 of 5 5 of 5
-0.0754 Lower -0.0152 Lower
35
6
5 of 5
39
7
5 of 5
High 9th Grade Literature
-0.0062
44 No
2 of 4
-0.0326 No
58
89
1 of 4
American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1
0.0476 -0.0106
65 No 47 No
3 of 4 4 of 4
0.0250 No 0.0974 No
53
69
1 of 4
61
92
4 of 4
Biology Coordinate Algebra
-0.1786
17 No
4 of 4
-0.0236 No
43
33
3 of 4
Economics Geometry
Physical Science U.S. History
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts.
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Comparison of 2015/16, 2014/15, and 2013/14 Value-Added and SGP Summary Results
Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology's overall middle school performance has fluctuated over time; in 2013/14 it was below the district average, in 2014/15 it was indistinguishable from the district average and in 2015/16 it once again fell below the district average. At the high school level, performance was generally better in 2014/15 than in 2013/14 and performance was generally steady from 2014/15 to 2015/16. In 2013/14 it was below the district average on three of five EOC test subjects, whereas its performance in both 2014/15 and 2015/16 was equivalent to or better than the district average in all subjects.
In high school, results were mostly unchanged, with the school losing ground to the district in 9th Grade Literature relative to 2014/2015.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
School Effect
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
-0.1590 -0.3720 -0.2681 -0.2838 -0.2580
Lower Lower Lower Lower Lower
-0.0506 -0.0245 -0.0390 -0.0617 -0.0327
No Lower Lower Lower Lower
0.0504 -0.1862 0.0088 0.0140 -0.0214
No Lower No No No
0.0013 0.0578 -0.0755 0.0134 0.0016
No Lower No No No
-0.2734 -0.3284 -0.1365 -0.3291 -0.2413
Lower Lower Lower Lower Lower
-0.0154 0.0077 -0.0174 -0.0754 -0.0152
Lower Lower Lower Lower Lower
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Grade Level and Subject
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
School Effect
-0.0083 -0.5018 -0.1662
-0.4248 -0.5669
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
No
0.0017
Lower
-0.0039
No
-0.1870
Lower Lower
-0.0883 -0.1703
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
No Lower
0.1496 No
-0.0884 Higher
-0.0062 0.0476 -0.0106
No
-0.1071 No
-0.0187 No
-0.0377 No
0.0710 No
-0.1786
Lower Lower
0.0328 No -0.2119 No
0.0239 No 0.0209 No
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
No
-0.0326
No
0.0250
No
0.0974
No
-0.0236
Statistically Different
from District Average?
No No No
No
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts. Schools with a statewide attendance zone have no comparison district.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
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Grade Level and Subject
Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
41
5 of 5
53
1 of 5
35
37
5 of 5
46
5 of 5
41
34
5 of 5
49
1 of 5
46
38
5 of 5
56
2 of 5
35
37
5 of 5
51
2 of 5
39
54
2 of 4
52
1 of 4
58
53
38
4 of 4
61
56
1 of 4
56
2 of 4
51
4 of 4
43
25
4 of 4
50
2 of 4
23
4 of 4
52
2 of 4
Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT)
5 of 5 5 of 5 5 of 5 5 of 5 5 of 5 1 of 4 1 of 4 4 of 4
3 of 4
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Comparison of School Impact Subject Area: All-Subject Middle Average State Charter: Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) Comparison District: Bulloch County Public Schools
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Subject Area: Middle ELA State Charter: Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) Comparison District: Bulloch County Public Schools
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Subject Area: Middle Mathematics State Charter: Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) Comparison District: Bulloch County Public Schools
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Subject Area: Middle Science State Charter: Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) Comparison District: Bulloch County Public Schools
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Subject Area: Middle Social Studies State Charter: Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) Comparison District: Bulloch County Public Schools
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Subject Area: 9th Grade Literature State Charter: Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) Comparison District: Bulloch County Public Schools
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Subject Area: American Literature State Charter: Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) Comparison District: Bulloch County Public Schools
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Subject Area: Analytic Geometry State Charter: Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) Comparison District: Bulloch County Public Schools
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Subject Area: Coordinate Algebra State Charter: Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) Comparison District: Bulloch County Public Schools
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Proficiency Levels
System Name
Grade6 CCAT District Average Statewide Average Grade7 CCAT District Average Statewide Average Grade8 CCAT District Average Statewide Average
N Tested
24 761 128,301
30 729 127,496
29 684 128,697
MILESTONES ELA
%
%
Beginning Developing
Learner
Learner
66.7
16.7
30.5
30.4
31.5
29.2
46.7
30.0
28.5
35.1
27.2
34.4
31.0
31.0
20.6
33.2
20.1
35.9
% Proficient Learner
12.5 33.1 32.0
23.3 31.3 32.9
27.6 38.7 35.8
% Distinguished Learner
4.2 6.0 7.2
5.1 5.6
10.3 7.5 8.2
MILESTONES MATHEMATICS
System Name
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
Grade 6
CCAT
24
62.5
20.8
16.7
-
District Average
762
23.0
39.8
29.1
8.1
Statewide Average 128,613
24.9
36.8
29.3
9.0
Grade 7
CCAT
30
46.7
36.7
16.7
-
District Average
729
23.5
34.7
24.6
17.3
Statewide Average 127,414
23.7
34.3
26.3
15.8
Grade 8
CCAT
29
27.6
44.8
17.2
10.3
District Average
621
22.5
36.9
30.0
10.6
Statewide Average 109,904
24.4
42.1
26.1
7.3
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Grade 6 CCAT District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 CCAT District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 CCAT District Average Statewide Average
MILESTONES SCIENCE
N Tested
%
%
%
%
Beginning Developing Proficient Distinguished
Learner Learner Learner Learner
24
58.3
12.5
25.0
4.2
762
38.6
27.8
30.7
2.9
128,429
34.2
27.3
33.0
5.5
30
50.0
16.7
30.0
3.3
730
35.8
29.0
25.1
10.1
127,575
33.2
27.5
28.1
11.2
29
31.0
41.4
20.7
6.9
632
37.8
34.7
22.0
5.5
102,045
40.4
32.3
21.9
5.4
System Name
Grade 6 CCAT District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 CCAT District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 CCAT District Average Statewide Average
MILESTONES SOCIAL STUDIES
N Tested
%
%
%
%
Beginning Developing Proficient Distinguished
Learner Learner Learner Learner
24
62.5
16.7
12.5
8.3
759
33.6
40.3
17.4
8.7
127,870
29.5
37.1
20.0
13.4
30
36.7
50.0
13.3
-
728
28.0
38.3
22.8
10.9
126,930
25.6
35.6
24.1
14.7
29
37.9
37.9
20.7
3.4
681
23.3
38.9
27.6
10.1
128,109
25.4
36.9
27.7
10.0
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System Name
9th Grade Literature CCAT District Average Statewide Average American Literature CCAT District Average Statewide Average Coordinate Algebra CCAT District Average Statewide Average Analytic Geometry CCAT District Average Statewide Average Biology CCAT District Average Statewide Average Physical Science CCAT District Average Statewide Average U.S. History CCAT District Average Statewide Average Economics CCAT District Average Statewide Average
MILESTONES END OF COURSE TESTS
N Tested
%
%
%
%
Beginning Developing Proficient Distinguished
Learner Learner Learner Learner
19
10.5
52.6
26.3
10.5
531
23.0
35.8
33.3
7.9
117,109
22.5
36.3
34.5
6.7
21
38.1
33.3
19.0
9.5
477
27.5
32.1
28.9
11.5
98,600
23.6
33.2
31.8
11.4
22
40.9
27.3
22.7
9.1
636
25.8
40.6
25.9
7.7
26,716
32.2
36.7
25.2
5.9
17
29.4
52.9
11.8
5.9
579
26.6
39.7
28.8
4.8
80,713
29.7
38.0
25.5
6.7
15
33.3
26.7
40.0
-
523
31.2
29.3
32.7
6.9
109,554
32.0
24.7
32.3
10.9
15
40.0
40.0
13.3
6.7
591
27.2
33.3
31.6
7.8
84,768
34.1
32.1
26.0
7.8
5
---
---
---
---
494
24.5
33.4
30.8
11.3
98,095
23.3
31.9
32.4
12.4
9
---
---
---
---
443
30.7
28.7
32.3
8.4
63,672
27.5
26.9
34.2
11.4
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Cherokee Charter Academy
Key Findings
The value-added estimate of the school's impact on a student's average achievement across all subjects is -0.0009 in elementary grades and -0.1008 in middle grades, meaning that Cherokee Charter Academy is not statistically different state and district average in elementary grades but below the state average and district average in middle grades.
In general, Cherokee Charter Academy's performance is weak in elementary and middle grade math as well as middle grade ELA relative to both the state and district. Its performance in elementary grade social studies is strong relative to the state, but indistinguishable from the district.
Cherokee Charter Academy's achievement in 2015/16 is weaker than its performance in 2014/15 and 2013/14 in the middle grades and somewhat improved from elementary grade performance in 2014/15 and 2013/14.
The school's contribution to student achievement is: o above the state average in elementary grade social studies, but indistinguishable from the district average; o below the state and district averages in elementary and middle school math as well as middle grade ELA; and o indistinguishable from the state and district averages in elementary ELA and science as well as middle grade science and social studies
General Characteristics
School Name
Cherokee Charter Academy
Calendar Year
Opened
2011
EMO Affiliation
Charter Schools
USA
Grades K-8
Curriculum Focus None
School Year
SingleGender School
Normal
No
Virtual/ Online School
No
Serves Multiple Counties
No
Parental Involvement Requirement
Not Specified
Enrollment Restrictions
Cherokee County Public Schools Zone
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Students Served
School Name Cherokee
Pct. Female 50.3
Pct. White 67.4
Pct. Black Pct. Hispanic
16.1
11.9
Pct. FRL 20.4
Pct. Direct Cert
11.0
Pct. LEP 1.8
Pct. SWD 11.6
Pct. Gifted 8.0
Value-Added and SGP Results Summary by Grade Level and Subject
Overall School Effect: -0.0009 Elementary / -0.1008 Middle Average Overall School Effect in District: 0.0189 Elementary / 0.0049 Middle
Cherokee Charter Academy's contribution to an elementary student's average achievement across all four Milestones-tested subjects is not statistically different from the average elementary school in the state and district. Its contribution to a middle school student's cross-subject average achievement is lower than that of the average middle school in the state and district. It is important to note that averaging achievement scores across subjects masks any variation in school performance between subject areas. The table below includes the school's effect on student achievement in each subject area.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
0.0021 -0.0826 0.0006 0.0787 -0.0009
50 No 27 Lower 51 No 70 Higher 49 No
11 of 25 20 of 25 19 of 25 10 of 25 15 of 25
-0.0189 0.0354 0.0342 0.0275 0.0189
No Lower No No No
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
53
72
10 of 25
50
51
22 of 25
52
59
19 of 25
57
77
13 of 25
53
67
17 of 25
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Grade Level and Subject Middle
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
ELA
-0.0969
11 Lower
12 of 12
0.0439 Lower
45
22
12 of 12
Math Science Social Studies
-0.2120 -0.0727 0.0014
6 Lower 28 No 53 No
12 of 12 8 of 12 8 of 12
-0.0093 -0.0409 0.0222
Lower No No
47
40
12 of 12
48
41
10 of 12
54
76
8 of 12
All-Subject Average High
-0.1008
12 Lower
11 of 12
0.0049 Lower
48
42
11 of 12
9th Grade Literature American Literature
Analytic Geometry Algebra 1
Biology Coordinate Algebra
Economics Geometry Physical Science
U.S. History
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts.
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Comparison of 2015/16, 2014/15, and 2013/14 Value-Added and SGP Summary Results Cherokee Charter Academy's overall performance in elementary grades has been relatively constant over time. In each of the three years 2013/14 through 2015/16, its impact on the all-subject average test score has been indistinguishable from the district average. Cherokee Charter Academy's overall performance in the middle grades in 2015/16 was weaker than its performance in either 2013/14 or 2014/15. In both 2013/14 and 2014/15 the school's cross-subject contribution to student achievement in middle grades was statistically above the district average whereas in 2015/16 it fell to a level that was statistically below the district average.
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Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics
School Effect
-0.0105 -0.0637 -0.1034 -0.0147 -0.0500
0.1479 -0.0576 0.0442 0.3176 0.0831
0.1106
0.0141 0.1282
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
No No Lower No No
-0.0498 -0.0724 -0.0793 -0.1049 -0.0762
Higher No No Higher Higher
0.0288 -0.0042 -0.0453 -0.0658 -0.0168
No
0.0137
No
0.1115
No
0.0122
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
No No No Higher No
0.0050 -0.1566 -0.0813 -0.1065 -0.0779
No Lower Lower Lower Lower
-0.0971 0.0061 -0.0178 -0.0433 -0.0375
Higher Lower No No No
0.0021 -0.0826 0.0006 0.0787 -0.0009
Higher No Higher Higher Higher
0.0984 -0.0221 0.0325 0.0210 0.0298
Higher No No No No
0.0040 0.0249 -0.0564 -0.0770 -0.0238
Higher No Higher Higher Higher
-0.0969 -0.2120 -0.0727 0.0014 -0.1008
No
No No
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
No Lower No Higher No
-0.0189 0.0354 0.0342 0.0275 0.0189
Lower Lower No No Lower
0.0439 -0.0093 -0.0409 0.0222 0.0049
Statistically Different
from District Average?
No Lower No No No
Lower Lower No No Lower
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Grade Level and Subject
Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
School Effect
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts. Schools with a statewide attendance zone have no comparison district.
Grade Level and Subject
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies
42
13 of 25
50
4 of 25
53
10 of 25
43
20 of 25
47
22 of 25
50
22 of 25
43
20 of 25
47
19 of 25
52
19 of 25
42
19 of 25
45
20 of 25
57
13 of 25
42
19 of 25
47
20 of 25
53
17 of 25
51
3 of 18
53
3 of 13
45
12 of 12
51
14 of 18
55
8 of 13
47
12 of 12
50
8 of 18
51
6 of 13
48
10 of 12
57
4 of 18
49
9 of 13
54
8 of 12
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Grade Level and Subject
All-Subject Average High
9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
53
5 of 18
52
5 of 13
53
1 of 7
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
48
11 of 12
36
7 of 7
68
1 of 7
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Comparison of School Impact Subject Area: All-Subject Elementary Average State Charter: Cherokee Charter Academy Comparison District: Cherokee County Schools
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Subject Area: All-Subject Middle Average State Charter: Cherokee Charter Academy Comparison District: Cherokee County Schools
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Subject Area: Elementary ELA State Charter: Cherokee Charter Academy Comparison District: Cherokee County Schools
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Subject Area: Elementary Mathematics State Charter: Cherokee Charter Academy Comparison District: Cherokee County Schools
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Subject Area: Elementary Science State Charter: Cherokee Charter Academy Comparison District: Cherokee County Schools
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Subject Area: Elementary Social Studies State Charter: Cherokee Charter Academy Comparison District: Cherokee County Schools
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Subject Area: Middle ELA State Charter: Cherokee Charter Academy Comparison District: Cherokee County Schools
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Subject Area: Middle Science State Charter: Cherokee Charter Academy Comparison District: Cherokee County Schools
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Subject Area: Middle Social Studies State Charter: Cherokee Charter Academy Comparison District: Cherokee County Schools
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Proficiency Levels
System Name
Grade 3 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 4 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 5 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 6 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES ELA
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
135
19.3
34.1
32.6
14.1
3,132
24.5
31.8
33.7
10.0
135,645
33.2
31.8
26.6
8.4
111
14.4
37.8
37.8
9.9
3,242
22.4
35.3
31.6
10.7
132,188
30.5
34.2
26.2
9.1
98
22.4
23.5
46.9
7.1
3,143
18.4
30.4
43.8
7.3
129,663
25.0
34.3
34.5
6.2
90
33.3
38.9
23.3
4.4
3,218
19.6
28.1
41.8
10.5
128,301
31.5
29.2
32.0
7.2
72
12.5
38.9
45.8
2.8
3,201
17.0
31.3
42.6
9.2
127,496
27.2
34.4
32.9
5.6
60
11.7
33.3
51.7
3.3
3,205
10.5
31.4
46.2
11.9
128,697
20.1
35.9
35.8
8.2
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Grade 3 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 4 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 5 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 6 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average
MILESTONES MATHEMATICS
% N Tested Beginning
Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
137
11.7
40.9
33.6
13.9
3,137
12.4
35.9
38.9
12.8
136,128
20.8
39.2
30.5
9.5
111
8.1
36.9
43.2
11.7
3,247
11.6
35.2
39.5
13.7
132,691
20.4
39.2
30.4
10.0
98
26.5
33.7
29.6
10.2
3,150
16.4
32.2
33.9
17.4
130,190
25.9
35.8
27.4
10.8
89
16.9
66.3
13.5
3.4
3,225
14.8
32.8
39.9
12.5
128,613
24.9
36.8
29.3
9.0
72
12.5
30.6
45.8
11.1
3,216
11.6
30.3
33.4
24.6
127,414
23.7
34.3
26.3
15.8
54
29.6
38.9
29.6
1.9
2,391
15.1
42.2
36.6
6.2
109,904
24.4
42.1
26.1
7.3
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Grade 3 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 4 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 5 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 6 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES SCIENCE
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
137
16.8
38.0
33.6
11.7
3,135
16.5
37.8
32.6
13.1
135,942
24.2
40.5
25.9
9.4
111
15.3
38.7
35.1
10.8
3,243
19.9
38.6
31.6
9.9
132,554
28.8
38.1
25.2
7.8
96
25.0
25.0
37.5
12.5
3,144
20.5
28.1
37.6
13.8
130,049
29.7
31.1
30.5
8.7
89
24.7
43.8
28.1
3.4
3,216
22.6
27.1
42.6
7.6
128,429
34.2
27.3
33.0
5.5
72
23.6
25.0
38.9
12.5
3,211
21.8
26.5
37.2
14.5
127,575
33.2
27.5
28.1
11.2
36
50.0
25.0
25.0
-
2,384
35.0
37.9
23.3
3.8
102,045
40.4
32.3
21.9
5.4
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System Name
Grade 3 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 4 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 5 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 6 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average
MILESTONES SOCIAL STUDIES
%
%
N Tested Beginning Developing
Learner Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
136
17.6
46.3
19.9
16.2
3,123
16.2
42.3
24.9
16.6
135,192
24.7
44.9
19.1
11.3
111
18.0
38.7
30.6
12.6
3,226
19.6
37.0
32.5
10.9
131,815
29.6
35.9
25.9
8.6
97
18.6
39.2
15.5
26.8
3,122
17.6
44.2
23.6
14.6
129,303
25.4
44.1
19.4
11.1
89
13.5
57.3
20.2
9.0
3,198
18.5
40.5
25.5
15.5
127,870
29.5
37.1
20.0
13.4
72
12.5
34.7
37.5
15.3
3,186
13.6
31.8
32.3
22.3
126,930
25.6
35.6
24.1
14.7
60
15.0
36.7
41.7
6.7
3,182
16.1
35.4
36.1
12.4
128,109
25.4
36.9
27.7
10.0
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System Name
9th Grade Literature Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average Algebra Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average Physical Science Cherokee Charter District Average Statewide Average
MILESTONES END OF COURSE TESTS
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
17
-
17.6
76.5
5.9
3,322
12.4
29.3
48.0
10.3
117,109
22.5
36.3
34.5
6.7
6
---
---
---
---
3,148
13.8
32.1
38.9
15.2
96,567
30.0
34.3
26.1
9.7
24
4.2
58.3
29.2
8.3
2,349
21.2
35.5
33.5
9.8
84,768
34.1
32.1
26.0
7.8
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Coweta Charter Academy
Key Findings
The value-added estimate of the school's impact on an elementary student's average achievement across all subjects is -0.0648, meaning that Coweta Charter Academy's performance is lower than the state average but not the district average elementary school. In middle school the school's contribution to student achievement averaged across all subjects is -0.0921, meaning that Coweta Charter Academy's contribution to student achievement is below both the state and district average middle school.
In general, Coweta Charter Academy is weak in elementary social studies and middle school math and science relative to the district and state.
Coweta Charter Academy's performance in the elementary grades in 2015/16 is generally on par with its performance in 2014/15 except previous weak math performance improved relative to the district and state, but social studies performance faltered. Coweta Charter Academy's performance in the middle grades in 2015/16 is roughly comparable to performance in 2014/15.
The school's contribution to student achievement is: o below the state and district average in elementary social studies, middle school math, and middle school science; o below the state average, but indistinguishable from the district, in middle school social studies; and o indistinguishable from the state and district averages in elementary ELA, Math, and science as well as middle school ELA.
General Characteristics
School Name
Coweta Charter Academy
Calendar Year
Opened
2010
EMO Affiliation
Charter Schools
USA
Grades K-8
Curriculum Focus None
School Year
SingleGender School
Normal
No
Virtual/ Online School
No
Serves Multiple Counties
No
Parental Involvement Requirement
20 hours per year
Enrollment Restrictions
Coweta County Public Schools Zone
Students Served
School Name Coweta
Pct. Female 50.4
Pct. White 80.0
Pct. Black Pct. Hispanic
7.5
6.4
Pct. FRL 18.5
Pct. Direct Cert
10.0
Pct. LEP 0.9
Pct. SWD 9.6
Pct. Gifted 12.7
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Value-Added and SGP Results Summary by Grade Level and Subject
Overall School Effect: -0.0648 Elementary / -0.0921 Middle Average Overall School Effect in District: -0.0683 Elementary / -0.0209 Middle
Coweta Charter Academy's contribution to an elementary student's average achievement across all four Milestones-tested subjects is indistinguishable from the average elementary school in the district but below the average elementary school in the state. On individual elementary school tests, the school's performance was indistinguishable from the district in three of four subjects. Coweta Charter Academy's contribution to student achievement averaged across all middle school subjects is below both the average middle school in the state and the average middle school in the district. It is important to note that averaging achievement scores across subjects masks any variation in school performance between subject areas. The table below includes the school's effect on student achievement in each subject area.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
-0.0512 0.0035 -0.0516 -0.1826 -0.0648
27 No 51 No 35 No 14 Lower 24 Lower
7 of 21 10 of 21 13 of 21 16 of 21 11 of 21
-0.1095 -0.0390 -0.0415 -0.0862 -0.0683
No No No Lower No
0.0553 -0.1312 -0.2514 -0.1116 -0.0921
74 No 13 Lower 2 Lower 21 Lower 14 Lower
3 of 8 8 of 8 8 of 8 5 of 8 8 of 8
-0.0045 0.0093 -0.0917 -0.0645 -0.0209
No Lower Lower No Lower
Coweta Charter Academy
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
47
33
9 of 21
52
58
8 of 21
47
34
15 of 21
46
34
14 of 21
48
40
12 of 21
50
52
5 of 8
47
40
8 of 8
36
5
8 of 8
50
50
4 of 8
46
27
8 of 8
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Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
High 9th Grade Literature
American Literature Analytic Geometry
Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra
Economics Geometry
Physical Science U.S. History
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts.
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Comparison of 2015/16, 2014/15, and 2013/14 Value-Added and SGP Summary Results
Coweta Charter Academy's performance in both elementary grades and middle grades in 2015/16 is generally comparable to performance in 2014/15, but somewhat lower than performance in 2013/14. In both 2014/15 and 2015/16 their overall performance in elementary grades was indistinguishable from the district averages whereas in 2013/14 it was above the district average. For middle grades their overall performance was below the district average in 2014/15 and 2015/16, but was indistinguishable from the district average in 2013/14.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature
School Effect
0.0387 -0.0164 0.0453 0.0409 0.0251
0.1638 -0.2579 0.0684 -0.2767 -0.0600
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
No No No No No
No Lower No Lower No
-0.0753 -0.0403 -0.0224 -0.0827 -0.0554
0.0159 -0.0200 0.0099 -0.0337 0.0048
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
Higher No No Higher Higher
-0.0005 -0.2083 -0.1280 -0.0352 -0.0962
No Lower Lower No Lower
-0.0544 -0.0398 -0.0534 -0.0541 -0.0510
No Lower No No No
-0.0512 0.0035 -0.0516 -0.1826 -0.0648
No Lower No Lower No
-0.0022 -0.2750 -0.3651 -0.3483 -0.2350
No Lower Lower Lower Lower
0.0138 -0.0108 -0.0797 -0.0532 -0.0267
No Lower Lower Lower Lower
0.0553 -0.1312 -0.2514 -0.1116 -0.0921
Coweta Charter Academy
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
No No No Lower Lower
No Lower Lower Lower Lower
-0.1095 -0.0390 -0.0415 -0.0862 -0.0683
-0.0045 0.0093 -0.0917 -0.0645 -0.0209
Statistically Different
from District Average?
No No No Lower No
No Lower Lower No Lower
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Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
Analytic Geometry
Algebra 1
Biology
Coordinate Algebra
Economics
Geometry
Physical Science
U.S. History Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts. Schools with a statewide attendance zone have no comparison district.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
47
5 of 20
55
2 of 21
47
9 of 21
51
6 of 20
43
18 of 21
52
8 of 21
51
11 of 20
45
17 of 21
47
15 of 21
52
4 of 20
50
10 of 21
46
14 of 21
50
4 of 20
48
14 of 21
48
12 of 21
98
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Grade Level and Subject
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
55
1 of 7
49
7 of 8
50
5 of 8
41
7 of 7
41
8 of 8
47
8 of 8
51
3 of 7
29
8 of 8
36
8 of 8
39
7 of 7
36
8 of 8
50
4 of 8
47
6 of 7
39
8 of 8
46
8 of 8
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Comparison of School Impact Subject Area: All-Subject Elementary Average State Charter: Coweta Charter Academy Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools
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Subject Area: All-Subject Middle Average State Charter: Coweta Charter Academy Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools
Coweta Charter Academy
101
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Subject Area: Elementary ELA State Charter: Coweta Charter Academy Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools
Coweta Charter Academy
102
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Subject Area: Elementary Mathematics State Charter: Coweta Charter Academy Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools
Coweta Charter Academy
103
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Subject Area: Elementary Science State Charter: Coweta Charter Academy Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools
Coweta Charter Academy
104
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Subject Area: Elementary Social Studies State Charter: Coweta Charter Academy Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools
Coweta Charter Academy
105
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Subject Area: Middle ELA State Charter: Coweta Charter Academy Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools
Coweta Charter Academy
106
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Subject Area: Middle Mathematics State Charter: Coweta Charter Academy Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools
Coweta Charter Academy
107
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Subject Area: Middle Science State Charter: Coweta Charter Academy Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools
Coweta Charter Academy
108
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Subject Area: Middle Social Studies State Charter: Coweta Charter Academy Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools
Coweta Charter Academy
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Proficiency Levels
System Name
Grade 3 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 4 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 5 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 6 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES ELA
%
%
Beginning Developing
Learner Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
84
22.6
23.8
36.9
16.7
1,643
29.6
32.6
30.2
7.5
135,645
33.2
31.8
26.6
8.4
86
14.0
41.9
36.0
8.1
1,646
28.9
37.9
26.5
6.6
132,188
30.5
34.2
26.2
9.1
87
16.1
23.0
49.4
11.5
1,639
22.5
36.9
35.9
4.8
129,663
25.0
34.3
34.5
6.2
58
19.0
31.0
37.9
12.1
1,638
26.8
29.7
37.6
5.9
128,301
31.5
29.2
32.0
7.2
57
17.5
28.1
49.1
5.3
1,744
26.5
31.2
36.3
6.0
127,496
27.2
34.4
32.9
5.6
30
13.3
36.7
36.7
13.3
1,718
11.9
34.5
44.3
9.3
128,697
20.1
35.9
35.8
8.2
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System Name
Grade 3 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 4 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 5 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 6 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average
MILESTONES MATHEMATICS
% N Tested Beginning
Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
84
9.5
29.8
44.0
16.7
1,651
14.7
41.9
34.6
8.7
136,128
20.8
39.2
30.5
9.5
86
11.6
26.7
39.5
22.1
1,651
13.9
43.8
34.8
7.6
132,691
20.4
39.2
30.4
10.0
86
15.1
39.5
37.2
8.1
1,644
20.3
38.0
31.0
10.8
130,190
25.9
35.8
27.4
10.8
58
17.2
36.2
37.9
8.6
1,641
18.6
38.4
36.1
6.9
128,613
24.9
36.8
29.3
9.0
57
26.3
29.8
29.8
14.0
1,750
15.8
35.8
30.1
18.2
127,414
23.7
34.3
26.3
15.8
30
23.3
30.0
33.3
13.3
1,724
10.8
36.0
37.4
15.8
109,904
24.4
42.1
26.1
7.3
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System Name
Grade 3 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 4 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 5 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 6 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES SCIENCE
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
84
14.3
25.0
42.9
17.9
1,647
19.4
41.0
28.5
11.0
135,942
24.2
40.5
25.9
9.4
86
14.0
37.2
39.5
9.3
1,647
25.7
39.7
27.6
7.0
132,554
28.8
38.1
25.2
7.8
86
17.4
36.0
32.6
14.0
1,642
25.2
31.1
34.1
9.7
130,049
29.7
31.1
30.5
8.7
58
27.6
34.5
36.2
1.7
1,640
29.5
30.3
36.0
4.2
128,429
34.2
27.3
33.0
5.5
57
35.1
33.3
22.8
8.8
1,747
30.2
28.8
31.1
9.8
127,575
33.2
27.5
28.1
11.2
20
75.0
20.0
5.0
-
1,717
24.1
36.3
30.3
9.3
102,045
40.4
32.3
21.9
5.4
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System Name
Grade 3 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 4 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 5 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 6 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average
MILESTONES SOCIAL STUDIES
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
84
17.9
48.8
22.6
10.7
1,636
18.5
46.9
21.8
12.7
135,192
24.7
44.9
19.1
11.3
86
22.1
30.2
34.9
12.8
1,639
27.3
38.6
26.6
7.6
131,815
29.6
35.9
25.9
8.6
86
12.8
59.3
18.6
9.3
1,636
19.8
49.7
20.3
10.2
129,303
25.4
44.1
19.4
11.1
58
17.2
51.7
24.1
6.9
1,636
24.1
37.6
22.8
15.5
127,870
29.5
37.1
20.0
13.4
56
14.3
50.0
28.6
7.1
1,743
22.3
39.1
25.8
12.7
126,930
25.6
35.6
24.1
14.7
30
30.0
36.7
20.0
13.3
1,707
17.3
38.8
32.3
11.5
128,109
25.4
36.9
27.7
10.0
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System Name
9th Grade Literature Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average Physical Science Coweta Charter District Average Statewide Average
MILESTONES END OF COURSE TESTS
%
%
N Tested Beginning Developing
Learner Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
10
-
10.0
70.0
20.0
1,004
19.4
37.2
37.2
6.3
117,109
22.5
36.3
34.5
6.7
10
20.0
50.0
30.0
-
480
37.7
38.5
21.0
2.7
84,768
34.1
32.1
26.0
7.8
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Dubois Integrity Academy
Key Findings
The value-added estimate of the school's impact on a student's average achievement across all subjects is -0.2452 in elementary grades, meaning that Dubois Integrity Academy is below the state and district averages in elementary grades.
In general, Dubois Integrity Academy is weak in elementary math, science, and social studies but average in elementary ELA relative to the state and district.
Dubois Integrity Academy's first year in operation is 2015/16, therefore it is not possible to make year-to-year performance assessments.
The school's contribution to student achievement in 2015/16 is: o below the state and district average in elementary math, science, and social studies; and o indistinguishable from the state and district average in elementary ELA.
General Characteristics
School Name
DuBois Integrity Academy
Calendar Year
Opened
2015
EMO Affiliation
Du Bois Consortium of Charter Schools
Grades K-5
Curriculum Focus
School Year
SingleGender School
STEM and Blended Learning focus
Normal
No
Virtual/ Online School
No
Serves Multiple Counties
No
Parental Involvement Requirement
30 hours per year, must sign
a parent volunteer agreement
Enrollment Restrictions
Clayton County Schools Zone
Students Served
School Name Dubois
Pct. Female 49.7
Pct. White 0.3
Pct. Black Pct. Hispanic
98.3
0.9
Pct. FRL 81.5
Pct. Direct Cert
53.0
Pct. LEP 0.0
Pct. SWD 5.4
Pct. Gifted 0.0
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Value-Added and SGP Results Summary by Grade Level and Subject
Overall School Effect: -0.2452 Elementary Average Overall School Effect in District: 0.0041 Elementary
Dubois Integrity Academy's contribution to an elementary student's average achievement across all subjects is below that of the average elementary school in the state and district. The school's contribution to student performance was weaker than the district average in three of four Milestones tests. It is important to note that averaging achievement scores across subjects masks any variation in school performance between subject areas. The table below includes the school's effect on student achievement in each subject area.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
0.0432 -0.2554 -0.3474 -0.4204 -0.2452
66 No 3 Lower 1 Lower 1 Lower 1 Lower
18 of 36 36 of 36 36 of 36 36 of 36 36 of 36
0.0211 -0.0321 0.0037 0.0231 0.0041
No Lower Lower Lower Lower
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
46
30
25 of 36
26
1
36 of 36
25
1
36 of 36
24
1
36 of 36
30
1
36 of 36
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Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
American Literature Analytic Geometry
Algebra 1 Biology
Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry
Physical Science U.S. History
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts.
Comparison of 2015/16, 2014/15, and 2013/14 Value-Added and SGP Summary Results Dubois Integrity Academy's first year in operation is 2015/16, therefore it is not possible to make year-to-year performance assessments.
Dubois Integrity Academy
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Comparison of School Impact Subject Area: All-Subject Elementary Average State Charter: Dubois Integrity Academy Comparison District: Clayton County
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Subject Area: Elementary ELA State Charter: Dubois Integrity Academy Comparison District: Clayton County
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Subject Area: Elementary Mathematics State Charter: Dubois Integrity Academy Comparison District: Clayton County
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Subject Area: Elementary Science State Charter: Dubois Integrity Academy Comparison District: Clayton County
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Subject Area: Elementary Social Studies State Charter: Dubois Integrity Academy Comparison District: Clayton County
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Proficiency Levels
System Name
Grade 3 DuBois Integrity District Average Statewide Average Grade 4 DuBois Integrity District Average Statewide Average Grade 5 DuBois Integrity District Average Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES ELA
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
88
61.4
25.0
12.5
1.1
4,511
48.4
31.5
17.2
2.9
135,645
33.2
31.8
26.6
8.4
64
46.9
40.6
10.9
1.6
4,263
45.0
34.3
17.6
3.0
132,188
30.5
34.2
26.2
9.1
48
41.7
39.6
18.8
-
4,180
37.2
37.3
23.3
2.2
129,663
25.0
34.3
34.5
6.2
System Name
Grade 3 DuBois Integrity District Average Statewide Average Grade 4 DuBois Integrity District Average Statewide Average Grade 5 DuBois Integrity District Average Statewide Average
MILESTONES MATHEMATICS
% N Tested Beginning
Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
88
46.6
44.3
9.1
-
4,520
35.3
41.6
20.2
2.9
136,128
20.8
39.2
30.5
9.5
64
46.9
51.6
1.6
-
4,267
37.4
44.1
16.4
2.1
132,691
20.4
39.2
30.4
10.0
48
77.1
22.9
-
-
4,194
42.1
37.1
17.5
3.3
130,190
25.9
35.8
27.4
10.8
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System Name
Grade 3 DuBois Integrity District Average Statewide Average Grade 4 DuBois Integrity District Average Statewide Average Grade 5 DuBois Integrity District Average Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES SCIENCE
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
88
55.7
39.8
4.5
-
4,515
39.1
42.5
15.9
2.6
135,942
24.2
40.5
25.9
9.4
64
62.5
32.8
4.7
-
4,260
46.7
37.7
14.1
1.5
132,554
28.8
38.1
25.2
7.8
48
70.8
25.0
4.2
-
4,185
43.7
32.7
20.9
2.7
130,049
29.7
31.1
30.5
8.7
System Name
Grade 3 DuBois Integrity District Average Statewide Average Grade 4 DuBois Integrity District Average Statewide Average Grade 5 DuBois Integrity District Average Statewide Average
MILESTONES SOCIAL STUDIES
% N Tested Beginning
Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
88
59.1
38.6
2.3
-
4,493
38.6
44.8
11.5
5.1
135,192
24.7
44.9
19.1
11.3
64
64.1
35.9
-
-
4,242
45.6
35.5
16.2
2.7
131,815
29.6
35.9
25.9
8.6
48
68.8
31.3
-
-
4,160
37.1
45.8
13.0
4.1
129,303
25.4
44.1
19.4
11.1
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Foothills Education Charter High School
Key Findings
The value-added estimate of Foothills Education Charter High School's impact on a student's achievement in high school courses is 0.3999 in 9th Grade Literature, 0.1218 in American Literature, 0.1610 in Economics, 0.1021 in Physical Science, and 0.0834 in U.S. History.
In general, Foothills Education Charter High School is very strong in 9th Grade Literature relative to the state, and it appears to be performing well in American Literature, Economics, Physical Science and U.S. History relative to the state. All but the estimate for 9th Grade Literature are not significant from the state average, which is likely due to the relatively small number of test takers.
Foothills Education Charter High School's first year in operation is 2015/16, therefore it is not possible to make year-to-year performance assessments.
The school's contribution to student achievement is: o above the state average in 9th Grade Literature; and o indistinguishable from the state average in American Literature, Economics, Physical Science, and U.S. History.
General Characteristics
School Name
Foothills Education Charter High
School
Calendar Year
Opened
EMO Affiliation
2015
No
Grades 9-12
Curriculum Focus School Year
Course formats include textbook and
web-based instruction
Normal
SingleGender School
No
Virtual/ Online School
No
Serves Multiple Counties
Yes
Parental Involvement Requirement
Not Specified
Enrollment Restrictions
Students residing in State of GA
Students Served
School Name Foothills
Pct. Female 45.3
Pct. White 57.5
Pct. Black Pct. Hispanic
30.6
8.4
Pct. FRL 0.0
Pct. Direct Cert
36.0
Pct. LEP 1.5
Pct. SWD 17.9
Pct. Gifted 1.8
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Value-Added and SGP Results Summary by Grade Level and Subject
In four of five measured subjects, Foothill's estimated contribution to student achievement is positive. However, these estimates are relatively imprecise, due to the small number of test takers at the school. As a result, in each of these subjects, its contribution to a high school student's achievement is not statistically different from the average high school in the state. However, the school's contribution to 9th Grade Literature achievement is statistically higher than the state average.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
0.3999 0.1218
99 Higher 82 No
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
63
98
37
10
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Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
Algebra 1 Biology
Coordinate Algebra Economics
0.1610
75 No
44
29
Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
0.1021 0.0834
73 No 68 No
50
56
40
24
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts.
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Comparison of 2015/16, 2014/15, and 2013/14 Value-Added and SGP Summary Results Foothills Education Charter High School's first year in operation is 2015/16, therefore it is not possible to make year-to-year performance assessments.
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Proficiency Levels
System Name
9th Grade Literature Foothills Statewide Average American Literature Foothills Statewide Average Coordinate Algebra Foothills Statewide Average Analytic Geometry Foothills Statewide Average Algebra Foothills Statewide Average Geometry Foothills Statewide Average Biology Foothills Statewide Average Physical Science Foothills Education Charter Statewide Average U.S. History Foothills Statewide Average Economics Foothills Statewide Average
MILESTONES END OF COURSE TESTS
%
%
%
N Tested Beginning Developing Proficient
Learner Learner Learner
% Distinguished Learner
31
16.1
61.3
22.6
-
117,109
22.5
36.3
34.5
6.7
44
43.2
40.9
15.9
-
98,600
23.6
33.2
31.8
11.4
5
---
---
---
---
26,716
32.2
36.7
25.2
5.9
8
---
---
---
---
80,713
29.7
38.0
25.5
6.7
3
---
---
---
---
96,567
30.0
34.3
26.1
9.7
4
---
---
---
---
29,759
30.0
29.6
28.0
12.4
31
54.8
25.8
19.4
-
109,554
32.0
24.7
32.3
10.9
39
53.8
35.9
7.7
2.6
84,768
34.1
32.1
26.0
7.8
77
44.2
33.8
20.8
1.3
98,095
23.3
31.9
32.4
12.4
75
33.3
40.0
22.7
4.0
63,672
27.5
26.9
34.2
11.4
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Fulton Leadership Academy
Key Findings
The value-added estimate of Fulton Leadership Academy's impact on a student's average achievement across all subjects in middle school is 0.0039, meaning that Fulton Leadership Academy's performance is not statistically different from the state average but is above the district average of all middle schools. The school's contribution to student achievement in high school is mixed: 9th Grade Literature, American Literature, Analytical Geometry, and Algebra 1 are indistinguishable from both state and district averages whereas their performance in Biology and U.S. History are below the state and district averages.
In general, Fulton Leadership Academy's performance is strong relative to the comparison district in middle school math and social studies, but the school is weak in high school Biology and U.S. History.
Relative to 2014/15, Fulton Leadership Academy's performance in 2015/16 is generally comparable to the previous year, with improved performance in middle school science but lower performance in high school biology.
The school's contribution to student achievement is: o above the district average in middle school Math and Social Studies, but indistinguishable from the state average in these subjects; o below the state and district average in high school biology and U.S. History; and o indistinguishable from the state and district average in middle school ELA and Science as well as high school 9th Grade Literature, American Literature, Analytic Geometry, and Algebra 1.
General Characteristics
School Name
Fulton Leadership Academy
Calendar Year
Opened
EMO Affiliation
2010
No
Grades 6-11
Curriculum Focus School Year
STEM with focus on aviation and aeronautics -
partnership with Civil Air Patrol
Normal
SingleGender School
Boys Only
Virtual/ Online School
No
Serves Multiple Counties
No
Parental Involvement Requirement
Enrollment Restrictions
Not Specified
Fulton County Public Schools Zone
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Students Served
School Name Fulton Leadership
Pct. Female 0.0
Pct. White 0.0
Pct. Black Pct. Hispanic
98.9
0.8
Pct. FRL 87.9
Pct. Direct Cert
34.0
Pct. LEP 0.0
Pct. SWD 14.7
Pct. Gifted 10.8
Value-Added and SGP Results Summary by Grade Level and Subject
Overall School Effect: 0.0039 Middle Average Overall School Effect in District: -0.0497 Middle
Fulton Leadership Academy's contribution to a middle school student's cross-subject average achievement is greater than that of the average middle school in the district but indistinguishable from the average middle school in the state. It is important to note that averaging achievement scores across subjects masks any variation in school performance between subject areas. As a result, the table below includes the school's effect on student achievement in each subject area.
In four of six high school tested subjects, Fulton Leadership Academy's contribution to a student's achievement is not statistically different from the average high school in the district and the average high school in the state. In two of the six subjects, Biology and U.S. History, the school's contribution to student's achievement is lower than that of the district and the state.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
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Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
All-Subject Average Middle
ELA Math
-0.0323 -0.0212
32 No 45 No
19 of 26 5 of 26
0.0040 No -0.0960 Higher
39
4
25 of 26
42
21
14 of 26
Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
-0.0068 0.0491 0.0039
50 No 66 No 53 No
8 of 26 6 of 26 6 of 26
-0.0448 -0.0772 -0.0497
No Higher Higher
50
54
11 of 26
52
63
6 of 26
46
27
18 of 26
High 9th Grade Literature
0.0208
55 No
10 of 18
0.0172 No
40
10
16 of 18
American Literature Analytic Geometry
-0.0711 0.0617
30 No 65 No
16 of 19 1 of 1
0.0090 No 0.0617 No
47
41
12 of 19
50
55
1 of 1
Algebra 1 Biology
0.1094 -0.1581
75 No 17 Lower
6 of 19 17 of 19
0.0367 No 0.0195 Lower
44
34
14 of 18
46
38
12 of 19
Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry
Physical Science U.S. History
-0.2693
13 Lower
18 of 19
-0.0410 Lower
45
35
12 of 19
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts.
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Comparison of 2015/16, 2014/15, and 2013/14 Value-Added and SGP Summary Results Fulton Leadership Academy's performance in middle grades has been relatively constant over time. In each of the last three years its overall performance has exceeded the district average. At the high school level, performance dipped in 2015/16, relative to prior years. In 2013/14 its performance was above the district average in two of three subjects and was indistinguishable from the district average in the other. In 2014/15 its performance exceeded the district average in two of seven subjects and was below the district average in one subject. In 2015/16, its performance was below the district average in two of six subjects and indistinguishable from the district average in the other four subjects.
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Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry
School Effect
0.2453 0.0704 -0.0468 0.1559 0.1071 0.3046
0.3181
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Higher No No Higher Higher
0.0392 -0.0114 -0.0068 -0.0585 0.0030
Higher
0.0829
Higher
0.0866
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
Higher Higher No Higher Higher Higher
Higher
0.1078 0.1223 -0.1318 0.0504 0.0450
Higher Higher Lower No No
0.0158 -0.0467 -0.0708 -0.0606 -0.0382
Higher Higher No Higher Higher
0.1483 No 0.1086 No 0.0038 No
-0.0724 -0.0725 -0.0039
Higher No No
-0.0518 No 0.3858 Higher
-0.0391 No -0.0403 Higher
-0.0323 -0.0212 -0.0068 0.0491 0.0039
0.0208 -0.0711 0.0617 0.1094 -0.1581
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
No
0.0040
No
-0.0960
No
-0.0448
No
-0.0772
No
-0.0497
No No No No Lower
0.0172 0.0090 0.0617 0.0367 0.0195
Statistically Different
from District Average?
No Higher No Higher Higher
No No No No Lower
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Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
Physical Science
0.0747 No
0.0210 No
-0.2307 Lower
-0.0895 No
U.S. History
-0.5930 Lower
-0.0450 Lower
-0.2693 Lower
-0.0410 Lower
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the
school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts. Schools with a statewide attendance zone have no comparison district.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
49
14 of 24
45
21 of 24
39
25 of 26
44
16 of 24
55
7 of 24
42
14 of 26
47
15 of 24
43
17 of 24
50
11 of 26
53
6 of 24
53
10 of 24
52
6 of 26
48
12 of 24
49
13 of 24
46
18 of 26
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Grade Level and Subject
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
65
1 of 19
46
10 of 19
40
16 of 18
46
13 of 20
47
12 of 19
43
10 of 20
50
1 of 1
44
14 of 18
47
13 of 20
46
12 of 19
52
11 of 18
74
1 of 19
48
10 of 19
34
17 of 18
24
20 of 20
45
12 of 19
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Comparison of School Impact Subject Area: All-Subject Middle Average State Charter: Fulton Leadership Academy Comparison District: Fulton County Public Schools
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Subject Area: Middle ELA State Charter: Fulton Leadership Academy Comparison District: Fulton County Public Schools
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Subject Area: Middle Mathematics State Charter: Fulton Leadership Academy Comparison District: Fulton County Public Schools
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Subject Area: Middle Science State Charter: Fulton Leadership Academy Comparison District: Fulton County Public Schools
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Subject Area: Middle Social Studies State Charter: Fulton Leadership Academy Comparison District: Fulton County Public Schools
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Subject Area: 9th Grade Literature State Charter: Fulton Leadership Academy Comparison District: Fulton County Public Schools
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Subject Area: American Literature State Charter: Fulton Leadership Academy Comparison District: Fulton County Public Schools
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Subject Area: Analytic Geometry State Charter: Fulton Leadership Academy Comparison District: Fulton County Public Schools
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Subject Area: Algebra 1 State Charter: Fulton Leadership Academy Comparison District: Fulton County Public Schools
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Subject Area: Biology State Charter: Fulton Leadership Academy Comparison District: Fulton County Public Schools
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Subject Area: U.S. History State Charter: Fulton Leadership Academy Comparison District: Fulton County Public Schools
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Proficiency Levels
System Name
Grade 6 Fulton Leadership District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Fulton Leadership District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Fulton Leadership District Average Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES ELA
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
77
49.4
23.4
27.3
-
7,091
26.5
25.4
36.2
11.9
128,301
31.5
29.2
32.0
7.2
93
32.3
39.8
28.0
-
6,986
22.6
29.3
38.4
9.8
127,496
27.2
34.4
32.9
5.6
67
20.9
44.8
31.3
3.0
6,953
17.2
31.8
38.6
12.5
128,697
20.1
35.9
35.8
8.2
System Name
Grade 6 Fulton Leadership District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Fulton Leadership District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Fulton Leadership District Average Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES MATHEMATICS
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
77
36.4
50.6
13.0
-
7,124
25.3
32.3
29.1
13.3
128,613
24.9
36.8
29.3
9.0
93
30.1
38.7
23.7
7.5
6,925
22.6
28.4
25.5
23.6
127,414
23.7
34.3
26.3
15.8
68
23.5
35.3
29.4
11.8
6,041
26.6
35.6
25.6
12.1
109,904
24.4
42.1
26.1
7.3
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System Name
Grade 6 Fulton Leadership District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Fulton Leadership District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Fulton Leadership District Average Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES SCIENCE
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
77
48.1
26.0
26.0
-
7,115
33.0
24.1
35.1
7.8
128,429
34.2
27.3
33.0
5.5
93
31.2
28.0
32.3
8.6
6,968
30.7
24.4
29.7
15.2
127,575
33.2
27.5
28.1
11.2
44
68.2
22.7
9.1
-
5,837
39.6
29.0
24.1
7.3
102,045
40.4
32.3
21.9
5.4
System Name
Grade 6 Fulton Leadership District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Fulton Leadership District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Fulton Leadership District Average Statewide Average
MILESTONES SOCIAL STUDIES
% N Tested Beginning
Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
77
40.3
31.2
22.1
6.5
7,073
27.7
31.8
22.3
18.3
127,870
29.5
37.1
20.0
13.4
93
26.9
36.6
30.1
6.5
6,966
23.6
32.8
24.8
18.8
126,930
25.6
35.6
24.1
14.7
67
16.4
41.8
31.3
10.4
6,953
27.4
33.6
27.4
11.6
128,109
25.4
36.9
27.7
10.0
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System Name
9th Grade Literature Fulton Leadership District Average Statewide Average American Literature Fulton Leadership District Average Statewide Average Algebra Fulton Leadership District Average Statewide Average Geometry Fulton Leadership District Average Statewide Average Biology Fulton Leadership District Average Statewide Average Physical Science Fulton Leadership District Average Statewide Average U.S. History Fulton Leadership District Average Statewide Average
MILESTONES END OF COURSE TESTS
%
%
N Tested Beginning Developing
Learner Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
23
26.1
43.5
30.4
-
7,793
18.8
30.4
37.5
13.3
117,109
22.5
36.3
34.5
6.7
20
45.0
35.0
15.0
5.0
7,053
20.0
27.4
32.6
19.9
98,600
23.6
33.2
31.8
11.4
19
63.2
21.1
10.5
5.3
7,703
30.5
26.5
25.8
17.2
96,567
30.0
34.3
26.1
9.7
12
50.0
16.7
25.0
8.3
7,244
28.7
24.1
27.0
20.1
29,759
30.0
29.6
28.0
12.4
51
52.9
25.5
21.6
-
7,126
26.1
19.4
35.3
19.2
109,554
32.0
24.7
32.3
10.9
24
4.2
37.5
45.8
12.5
5,728
38.0
27.7
24.3
10.0
84,768
34.1
32.1
26.0
7.8
23
34.8
26.1
34.8
4.3
6,538
22.0
28.9
31.7
17.4
98,095
23.3
31.9
32.4
12.4
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Georgia Connections Academy
Key Findings
The value-added estimate of Georgia Connections Academy's impact on a student's average achievement across all subjects is -0.1140 in elementary grades and -0.0827 in middle grades, meaning that the school's performance is below the state average in both elementary and middle grades. The school's estimated contribution to student achievement exceeds the state average in 9th Grade Literature and American literature, but is below the state average in Algebra 1, Economics, Physical Science, and U.S. History. Because the school serves students throughout the state, it does not have a district comparison group.
In general, Georgia Connections Academy's strengths include middle school ELA and high school literature (both 9th grade and American Literature). However, its performance in elementary and middle school math and social studies is below the state average. In high school, Georgia Connections is weak in Economics, Physical Science, and U.S. History in comparison to the state.
Georgia Connections Academy's performance in 2015/16 is similar to 2014/2015 in most subjects, but slightly improved from 2013/2014 in elementary and middle school science.
The school's contribution to student achievement is: o above the state average in middle school ELA, 9th Grade Literature, and American Literature; o below the state average in elementary math, elementary social studies, middle school math, middle school social studies, high school Algebra 1, Economics, Physical Science and U.S. History; and o indistinguishable from the state average in elementary ELA, elementary science, middle school science, high school biology, and high school geometry.
General Characteristics
School Name
Georgia Connections
Academy
Calendar Year
Opened
EMO Affiliation
Grades
2011
No
K-12
Curriculum Focus Online Curriculum
School Year
SingleGender School
Virtual/ Online School
Serves Multiple Counties
Normal
No
Yes
Online
Parental Involvement Requirement
Not Specified
Enrollment Restrictions
Students residing in State of GA
Students Served
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Pct. Female 54.9
Pct. White 51.9
Pct. Black Pct. Hispanic
33.1
7.1
Pct. FRL 43.3
Pct. Direct Cert
25.0
Pct. LEP 0.4
Pct. SWD 11.3
Pct. Gifted 4.1
Value-Added and SGP Results Summary by Grade Level and Subject
Overall School Effect: -0.1140 Elementary / -0.0827 Middle
Georgia Connections Academy's contribution to an elementary student's average achievement across all four Milestones-tested subjects is lower than that of the average elementary school in the state, and its contribution to a middle school student's cross-subject average achievement is also lower than that of the average middle school in the state. It is important to note that averaging achievement scores across subjects masks any variation in school performance between subject areas. As a result, the table below includes the school's effect on student achievement in each subject area.
In high school, Georgia Connections outperformed the average school in the state in 9th Grade Literature and American Literature but performed below the state average in Algebra 1, Economics, Physical Science, and U.S. History. Performance was indistinguishable from the state average in Analytic Geometry and Biology.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
0.0467 -0.2548 -0.0400 -0.2075 -0.1140
67 No 3 Lower 38 No 10 Lower 12 Lower
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
48
39
40
16
42
15
46
33
44
20
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Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
Middle
ELA
0.1242
93 Higher
50
52
Math
-0.2552
4 Lower
38
11
Science
-0.0369
38 No
43
19
Social Studies
-0.2003
9 Lower
41
15
All-Subject Average
-0.0827
17 Lower
43
15
High
9th Grade Literature
0.2357
96 Higher
55
79
American Literature
0.1316
83 Higher
51
61
Analytic Geometry
Algebra 1
-0.0593
36 Lower
46
40
Biology
-0.0064
50 No
48
47
Coordinate Algebra
Economics
-0.4659
5 Lower
40
20
Geometry
-0.0346
40 No
43
36
Physical Science
-0.1483
23 Lower
37
12
U.S. History
-0.2694
13 Lower
39
20
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the
school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts.
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Comparison of 2015/16, 2014/15, and 2013/14 Value-Added and SGP Summary Results
Georgia Connections Academy's performance at the elementary, middle and high school levels has been consistent over time. In the elementary grades, its overall performance has been below the state average in each of the last three years. Similarly, its overall performance in middle grades has been below the state average in each of the years 2013/14 through 2015/16. At the high school level, its performance has been mixed each year. In 2013/14 its performance was above the state average in two subjects and below the state average in the other six subjects tested that year. In 2014/15, It performance was above the state average in two subjects, indistinguishable from the state average in three subjects and below the state average in three subjects. Similarly, in 2015/16 its performance at the high school level was above the state average in two subjects, indistinguishable from the state average in two subjects and below the state average in the other four tested subjects.
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Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics
School Effect
0.0224 -0.3394 -0.0836 -0.2498 -0.1700
0.1387 -0.1998 -0.0589 -0.3475 -0.1097
0.1163 0.1329 -0.2625
-0.0944 -0.0820 -0.3856
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
No Lower Lower Lower Lower
Higher Lower Lower Lower Lower
Higher Higher Lower
Lower Lower Lower
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
-0.0568 -0.2349 -0.0632 -0.1670 -0.1289
No Lower No Lower Lower
0.0467 -0.2548 -0.0400 -0.2075 -0.1140
0.0776 -0.1768 -0.0144 -0.2190 -0.0727
Higher Lower No Lower Lower
0.1242 -0.2552 -0.0369 -0.2003 -0.0827
0.1201 0.0963 -0.0337
Higher Higher No
0.0291 0.0295 -0.1466
No No Lower
0.2357 0.1316
-0.0593 -0.0064
-0.4659
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
No Lower No Lower Lower
Higher Lower No Lower Lower
Higher Higher
Lower No
Lower
Statistically Different
from District Average?
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Grade Level and Subject
Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
School Effect
-0.2080 -0.5573
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Lower Lower
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
-0.0346
-0.1806 Lower
-0.1483
-0.3918 Lower
-0.2694
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
No Lower
Lower
Statistically Different
from District Average?
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts. Schools with a statewide attendance zone have no comparison district.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
48
39
48
30
42
40
46
44
42
39
46
46
41
42
44
53
46
50
36
41
38
43
45
43
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Grade Level and Subject
Social Studies All-Subject Average High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
33
43
41
44
54
49
49
49
37
51
38
48
50
54
39
53
36
38
21
32
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
41 43
55 51
46 48
40 43 37 39
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Proficiency Levels
System Name
Grade 3 GA Connections Statewide Average Grade 4 GA Connections Statewide Average Grade 5 GA Connections Statewide Average Grade 6 GA Connections Statewide Average Grade 7 GA Connections Statewide Average Grade 8 GA Connections Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES ELA
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
170
41.8
28.2
24.1
5.9
135,645
33.2
31.8
26.6
8.4
173
30.6
34.1
28.3
6.9
132,188
30.5
34.2
26.2
9.1
197
20.8
38.6
36.5
4.1
129,663
25.0
34.3
34.5
6.2
256
27.7
27.7
37.5
7.0
128,301
31.5
29.2
32.0
7.2
370
20.8
36.2
39.7
3.2
127,496
27.2
34.4
32.9
5.6
394
9.9
37.8
43.7
8.6
128,697
20.1
35.9
35.8
8.2
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Grade 3 GA Connections Statewide Average Grade 4 GA Connections Statewide Average Grade 5 GA Connections Statewide Average Grade 6 GA Connections Statewide Average Grade 7 GA Connections Statewide Average Grade 8 GA Connections Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES MATHEMATICS
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
170
32.4
42.9
21.2
3.5
136,128
20.8
39.2
30.5
9.5
173
26.6
43.9
25.4
4.0
132,691
20.4
39.2
30.4
10.0
197
47.7
29.9
18.8
3.6
130,190
25.9
35.8
27.4
10.8
256
29.7
41.8
25.4
3.1
128,613
24.9
36.8
29.3
9.0
366
23.8
41.8
29.0
5.5
127,414
23.7
34.3
26.3
15.8
356
34.0
48.0
16.6
1.4
109,904
24.4
42.1
26.1
7.3
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System Name
Grade 3 GA Connections Statewide Average Grade 4 GA Connections Statewide Average Grade 5 GA Connections Statewide Average Grade 6 GA Connections Statewide Average Grade 7 GA Connections Statewide Average Grade 8 GA Connections Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES SCIENCE
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
170
32.9
33.5
22.9
10.6
135,942
24.2
40.5
25.9
9.4
173
27.7
41.6
24.9
5.8
132,554
28.8
38.1
25.2
7.8
197
34.0
33.5
27.4
5.1
130,049
29.7
31.1
30.5
8.7
254
33.1
36.6
27.2
3.1
128,429
34.2
27.3
33.0
5.5
368
29.9
33.2
26.4
10.6
127,575
33.2
27.5
28.1
11.2
392
38.0
34.4
23.2
4.3
102,045
40.4
32.3
21.9
5.4
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System Name
Grade 3 GA Connections Statewide Average Grade 4 GA Connections Statewide Average Grade 5 GA Connections Statewide Average Grade 6 GA Connections Statewide Average Grade 7 GA Connections Statewide Average Grade 8 GA Connections Statewide Average
MILESTONES SOCIAL STUDIES
%
%
N Tested Beginning Developing
Learner Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
169
39.6
46.2
9.5
4.7
135,192
24.7
44.9
19.1
11.3
173
35.8
35.8
24.3
4.0
131,815
29.6
35.9
25.9
8.6
197
35.0
48.2
12.7
4.1
129,303
25.4
44.1
19.4
11.1
252
35.3
47.6
11.9
5.2
127,870
29.5
37.1
20.0
13.4
366
30.6
48.9
17.2
3.3
126,930
25.6
35.6
24.1
14.7
394
24.6
47.5
23.6
4.3
128,109
25.4
36.9
27.7
10.0
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System Name
9th Grade Literature GA Connections Statewide Average American Literature GA Connections Statewide Average Algebra GA Connections Statewide Average Geometry GA Connections Statewide Average Biology GA Connections Statewide Average Physical Science GA Connections Statewide Average U.S. History GA Connections Statewide Average Economics GA Connections Statewide Average
MILESTONES END OF COURSE TESTS
%
%
N Tested Beginning Developing
Learner Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
264
9.5
34.5
49.2
6.8
117,109
22.5
36.3
34.5
6.7
306
11.8
30.4
42.2
15.7
98,600
23.6
33.2
31.8
11.4
297
31.3
41.8
22.2
4.7
96,567
30.0
34.3
26.1
9.7
301
30.9
37.5
25.2
6.3
29,759
30.0
29.6
28.0
12.4
340
31.8
29.4
30.6
8.2
109,554
32.0
24.7
32.3
10.9
328
38.4
33.5
22.0
6.1
84,768
34.1
32.1
26.0
7.8
317
25.9
38.2
28.4
7.6
98,095
23.3
31.9
32.4
12.4
181
39.8
33.1
26.5
0.6
63,672
27.5
26.9
34.2
11.4
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Georgia Cyber Academy
Key Findings The value-added estimate of the school's impact on a student's average achievement across all subjects is -0.1598 in elementary grades
and -0.1084 in middle grades, meaning that Georgia Cyber's performance is below the state average in elementary and middle grades. The school's estimated contribution to student achievement exceeds the state average in 9th Grade Literature and American Literature, but is below the state average in Analytic Geometry, Biology, Economics, Physical Science, and U.S. History. Because the school serves students throughout the state, it does not have a district comparison group. In general, Georgia Cyber's strengths include 9th Grade Literature and American Literature. However, its performance in all elementary subjects, all middle school subjects except ELA, and high school Analytic Geometry, Algebra 1, Biology, Economics, Physical Science, and U.S. History is weak relative to the state. Georgia Cyber's 2015/16 performance is the same as 2014/15, relative to state averages, in all subjects tested in both years, save for some improvement in middle school ELA. The school's contribution to student achievement is: o above the state average in 9th Grade Literature and American Literature; o below the state average in all four elementary subjects; middle school math, science, and social studies; and high school Analytic
Geometry, Algebra 1, Biology, Economics, Physical Science and U.S. History; and o indistinguishable from the state average in middle school ELA.
General Characteristics
School Name
Georgia Cyber Academy
Calendar Year
Opened
EMO Affiliation
2009
K-12
Grades K-12
Curriculum Focus Online Curriculum
School Year
SingleGender School
Virtual/ Online School
Serves Multiple Counties
Normal
No
Yes
Online
Parental Involvement Requirement
Not Specified
Enrollment Restrictions
Students residing in State of GA
Students Served
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School Name GA Cyber
Pct. Female 51.7
Pct. White 51.6
Pct. Black Pct. Hispanic
33.8
6.7
Pct. FRL 65.3
Pct. Direct Cert
35.0
Pct. LEP 0.2
Pct. SWD 12.9
Pct. Gifted 9.8
Value-Added and SGP Results Summary by Grade Level and Subject
Overall School Effect: -0.1598 Elementary / -0.1084 Middle
Georgia Cyber's contribution to an elementary student's average achievement across all four Milestones-tested subjects is lower than that of the average elementary school in the state, and its contribution to a middle school student's cross-subject average achievement is also lower than that of the average middle school in the state. It is important to note that averaging achievement scores across subjects masks any variation in school performance between subject areas. As a result, the table below includes the school's effect on student achievement in each subject area.
In high school, Georgia Cyber outperformed the state average in 9th Grade Literature and American Literature but performed below the state average in Analytic Geometry, Algebra 1, Biology, Economics, Physical Science, and U.S. History.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
-0.0992 -0.2910 -0.0553 -0.2033 -0.1598
15 Lower 2 Lower 34 Lower 10 Lower 6 Lower
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
42
10
36
8
44
23
45
28
42
12
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Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
ELA
0.0052
52 No
45
22
Math
-0.1848
7 Lower
42
20
Science
-0.0272
42 Lower
46
28
Social Studies
-0.2302
7 Lower
40
12
All-Subject Average
-0.1084
11 Lower
43
15
High
9th Grade Literature
0.0619
69 Higher
49
44
American Literature
0.1949
90 Higher
50
53
Analytic Geometry
-0.1428
19 Lower
41
20
Algebra 1
-0.1354
20 Lower
39
16
Biology
-0.2194
9 Lower
35
8
Coordinate Algebra
Economics
-0.2020
22 Lower
49
50
Geometry
Physical Science
-0.2391
11 Lower
37
12
U.S. History
-0.3372
6 Lower
33
9
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the
school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts.
Comparison of 2015/16, 2014/15, and 2013/14 Value-Added and SGP Summary Results
Georgia Cyber's 2015/16 performance is the same as 2014/15 in all middle and high school subjects that were tested in both years, except middle school ELA, which was below the state average in 2014/15 but is no longer distinguishable from the state average. In 2015/16 Coordinate Algebra was replaced by Algebra 1. Georgia's Cyber's performance in Algebra 1 was lower than the state average whereas its
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performance in the prior year in Coordinate Algebra was indistinguishable from the state average. Prior to 2014/15, Georgia Cyber was included within Odyssey School and not a separate entity in state records, therefore comparisons to performance in 2013/14 are not possible.
Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different from District Average?
School Effect
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different from District Average?
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra
-0.0441 -0.1211 -0.0669 -0.1755 -0.1051
Lower Lower Lower Lower Lower
-0.0355 -0.1212 -0.0576 -0.2333 -0.1100
Lower Lower Lower Lower Lower
0.1483 0.1835 -0.1083
Higher Higher Lower
-0.1641 Lower 0.0100 No
-0.0992 -0.2910 -0.0553 -0.2033 -0.1598
Lower Lower Lower Lower Lower
0.0052 -0.1848 -0.0272 -0.2302 -0.1084
No Lower Lower Lower Lower
0.0619 0.1949 -0.1428 -0.1354 -0.2194
Higher Higher Lower Lower Lower
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Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different from District Average?
School Effect
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different from District Average?
Economics
-0.0789 Lower
-0.2020 Lower
Geometry
Physical Science
-0.1607 Lower
-0.2391 Lower
U.S. History
-0.3006 Lower
-0.3372 Lower
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the
school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts. Schools with a statewide attendance zone have no comparison district.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
43
42
43
36
44
44
48
45
44
42
44
45
48
42
46
46
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Grade Level and Subject
Social Studies All-Subject Average High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
44 45
51 54 48
35 51 53
43 35
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
40 43
49 50 41 39 35
49
37 33
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Proficiency Levels
System Name
Grade 3 GA Cyber Statewide Average Grade 4 GA Cyber Statewide Average Grade 5 GA Cyber Statewide Average Grade 6 GA Cyber Statewide Average Grade 7 GA Cyber Statewide Average Grade 8 GA Cyber Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES ELA
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
643
42.6
28.1
23.3
5.9
135,645
33.2
31.8
26.6
8.4
777
40.9
31.0
22.7
5.4
132,188
30.5
34.2
26.2
9.1
785
32.1
33.8
31.3
2.8
129,663
25.0
34.3
34.5
6.2
1,110
36.1
28.3
30.5
5.0
128,301
31.5
29.2
32.0
7.2
1,333
29.9
35.6
31.4
3.2
127,496
27.2
34.4
32.9
5.6
1,438
25.0
36.9
31.8
6.3
128,697
20.1
35.9
35.8
8.2
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System Name
Grade 3 GA Cyber Statewide Average Grade 4 GA Cyber Statewide Average Grade 5 GA Cyber Statewide Average Grade 6 GA Cyber Statewide Average Grade 7 GA Cyber Statewide Average Grade 8 GA Cyber Statewide Average
MILESTONES MATHEMATICS
% N Tested Beginning
Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
641
35.6
38.4
20.7
5.3
136,128
20.8
39.2
30.5
9.5
781
37.8
34.8
20.7
6.7
132,691
20.4
39.2
30.4
10.0
791
49.8
29.1
17.2
3.9
130,190
25.9
35.8
27.4
10.8
1,109
39.3
35.1
20.1
5.5
128,613
24.9
36.8
29.3
9.0
1,335
32.4
36.9
22.2
8.5
127,414
23.7
34.3
26.3
15.8
1,378
39.9
41.0
15.0
4.1
109,904
24.4
42.1
26.1
7.3
Georgia Cyber Academy
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System Name
Grade 3 GA Cyber Statewide Average Grade 4 GA Cyber Statewide Average Grade 5 GA Cyber Statewide Average Grade 6 GA Cyber Statewide Average Grade 7 GA Cyber Statewide Average Grade 8 GA Cyber Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES SCIENCE
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
641
32.9
35.1
24.2
7.8
135,942
24.2
40.5
25.9
9.4
780
36.5
34.1
22.6
6.8
132,554
28.8
38.1
25.2
7.8
787
36.3
31.4
26.8
5.5
130,049
29.7
31.1
30.5
8.7
1,108
39.0
26.4
29.6
5.1
128,429
34.2
27.3
33.0
5.5
1,335
38.5
29.6
22.8
9.1
127,575
33.2
27.5
28.1
11.2
1,199
52.7
30.7
14.8
1.8
102,045
40.4
32.3
21.9
5.4
Georgia Cyber Academy
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System Name
Grade 3 GA Cyber Statewide Average Grade 4 GA Cyber Statewide Average Grade 5 GA Cyber Statewide Average Grade 6 GA Cyber Statewide Average Grade 7 GA Cyber Statewide Average Grade 8 GA Cyber Statewide Average
MILESTONES SOCIAL STUDIES
% N Tested Beginning
Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
638
43.7
36.8
12.2
7.2
135,192
24.7
44.9
19.1
11.3
774
46.9
31.1
16.8
5.2
131,815
29.6
35.9
25.9
8.6
784
38.9
44.1
10.7
6.3
129,303
25.4
44.1
19.4
11.1
1,103
45.8
33.8
13.6
6.8
127,870
29.5
37.1
20.0
13.4
1,329
37.5
40.3
16.5
5.8
126,930
25.6
35.6
24.1
14.7
1,428
44.7
36.7
16.0
2.7
128,109
25.4
36.9
27.7
10.0
Georgia Cyber Academy
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System Name
9th Grade Literature GA Cyber Statewide Average American Literature GA Cyber Statewide Average Coordinate Algebra GA Cyber Statewide Average Analytic Geometry GA Cyber Statewide Average Algebra GA Cyber Statewide Average Biology GA Cyber Statewide Average Physical Science GA Cyber Statewide Average U.S. History GA Cyber Statewide Average Economics GA Cyber Statewide Average
MILESTONES END OF COURSE TESTS
% N Tested Beginning
Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
1,279
24.9
117,109
22.5
999
22.0
98,600
23.6
52
55.8
26,716
32.2
1,307
45.9
80,713
29.7
1,271
50.7
96,567
30.0
1,254
51.1
109,554
32.0
1,116
49.3
84,768
34.1
919
43.6
98,095
23.3
163
54.6
63,672
27.5
38.5
33.1
36.3
34.5
36.1
32.7
33.2
31.8
34.6
9.6
36.7
25.2
36.5
14.5
38.0
25.5
32.5
14.3
34.3
26.1
26.9
17.8
24.7
32.3
31.3
15.6
32.1
26.0
36.0
18.2
31.9
32.4
27.0
14.7
26.9
34.2
% Distinguished Learner
3.5 6.7
9.1 11.4
5.9
3.1 6.7
2.5 9.7
4.2 10.9
3.9 7.8
2.2 12.4
3.7 11.4
Georgia Cyber Academy
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Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics
Key Findings
Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics' estimated value-added impact on a student's average achievement across all subjects is -0.1943 in elementary grades and -0.1506 in middle grades, meaning that GSIC's performance is below the state average in both elementary and middle grades. Because the school serves students throughout the state, it does not have a district comparison group.
In general, Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics is weak relative to the state in all tested subjects in elementary school as well as math and social studies in middle school.
Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics' first year in operation is 2015/16, therefore it is not possible to make year-to-year performance assessments.
The school's contribution to student achievement is: o below the state average in elementary school ELA, math, science, and social studies as well as middle school math and social studies; and o indistinguishable from the state average in middle school ELA and science.
General Characteristics
School Name
Calendar Year
Opened
Georgia School for Innovation and the
Classics
2015
EMO Affiliation
No
Grades Curriculum Focus
Classical education
centered on the
three phases of the
K-6
classical Trivium with use of the Socratic
method throughout
the classroom
experience.
School Year
Normal
SingleGender School
Virtual/ Online School
Serves Multiple Counties
Parental Involvement Requirement
Enrollment Restrictions
No
No
Yes
Not Specified
Students residing in State of GA
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Students Served
School Name GA Innovation
Pct. Female 48.4
Pct. White 69.5
Pct. Black Pct. Hispanic
19.6
4.2
Pct. FRL 0.0
Pct. Direct Cert
24.0
Pct. LEP 0.0
Pct. SWD 8.4
Pct. Gifted 4.4
Value-Added and SGP Results Summary by Grade Level and Subject
Overall School Effect: -0.1943 Elementary / -0.1506 Middle
Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics' contribution to an elementary student's average achievement across all four Milestones-tested subjects is lower than that of the average elementary school in the state, and its contribution to a middle school student's cross-subject average achievement is also lower than that of the average middle school in the state. It is important to note that averaging achievement scores across subjects masks any variation in school performance between subject areas. As a result, the table below includes the school's effect on student achievement in each subject area.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
-0.1204 -0.1549 -0.2235 -0.2836 -0.1943
11 Lower 13 Lower 4 Lower 4 Lower 3 Lower
-0.0448
27 No
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
47
34
43
25
41
12
42
19
43
17
49
48
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Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
Math Science
-0.3173 -0.0446
2 Lower 36 No
34
5
48
40
Social Studies All-Subject Average
-0.2004 -0.1506
9 Lower 6 Lower
45
26
44
17
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature
Analytic Geometry Algebra 1
Biology Coordinate Algebra
Economics Geometry
Physical Science U.S. History
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts.
Comparison of 2015/16, 2014/15, and 2013/14 Value-Added and SGP Summary Results
Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics' first year in operation is 2015/16, therefore it is not possible to make year-to-year performance assessments.
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Proficiency Levels
System Name
Grade 3 GA Innovation Statewide Average Grade 4 GA Innovation Statewide Average Grade 5 GA Innovation Statewide Average Grade 6 GA Innovation Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES ELA
% Beginning % Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
80
40.0
38.8
20.0
1.3
135,645
33.2
31.8
26.6
8.4
77
26.0
45.5
19.5
9.1
132,188
30.5
34.2
26.2
9.1
73
32.9
37.0
30.1
-
129,663
25.0
34.3
34.5
6.2
73
39.7
35.6
20.5
4.1
128,301
31.5
29.2
32.0
7.2
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System Name
Grade 3 GA Innovation Statewide Average Grade 4 GA Innovation Statewide Average Grade 5 GA Innovation Statewide Average Grade 6 GA Innovation Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES MATHEMATICS
% Beginning % Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
80
36.3
50.0
12.5
1.3
136,128
20.8
39.2
30.5
9.5
78
16.7
41.0
34.6
7.7
132,691
20.4
39.2
30.4
10.0
72
52.8
29.2
18.1
-
130,190
25.9
35.8
27.4
10.8
73
41.1
46.6
12.3
-
128,613
24.9
36.8
29.3
9.0
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System Name
Grade 3 GA Innovation Statewide Average Grade 4 GA Innovation Statewide Average Grade 5 GA Innovation Statewide Average Grade 6 GA Innovation Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES SCIENCE
% Beginning % Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
80
35.0
41.3
22.5
1.3
135,942
24.2
40.5
25.9
9.4
78
26.9
41.0
29.5
2.6
132,554
28.8
38.1
25.2
7.8
73
43.8
34.2
21.9
-
130,049
29.7
31.1
30.5
8.7
73
46.6
34.2
19.2
-
128,429
34.2
27.3
33.0
5.5
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System Name
Grade 3 GA Innovation Statewide Average Grade 4 GA Innovation Statewide Average Grade 5 GA Innovation Statewide Average Grade 6 GA Innovation Statewide Average
MILESTONES SOCIAL STUDIES
N Tested
% Beginning % Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
79
39.2
54.4
6.3
-
135,192
24.7
44.9
19.1
11.3
78
28.2
42.3
25.6
3.8
131,815
29.6
35.9
25.9
8.6
73
42.5
46.6
11.0
-
129,303
25.4
44.1
19.4
11.1
73
37.0
53.4
9.6
-
127,870
29.5
37.1
20.0
13.4
Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics
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Graduation Achievement Charter High School (Formerly Provost Academy)
Key Findings
In a majority of subjects, Graduation Achievement Charter High School's performance is comparable to the performance of the average high school in the state. However, its performance is relatively weak in Economics, Physical Science, and U.S. History. Because the school serves students throughout the state, it does not have a district comparison group.
Graduation Achievement Charter High School improved its performance in Analytic Geometry, Biology and Coordinate Algebra 2015/16 relative to 2014/15.
The school's contribution to student achievement is: o below the state average in Economics, Physical Science, and U.S. History; and o indistinguishable from the state average in 9th Grade Literature, American Literature, Analytic Geometry, Biology, and Coordinate Algebra.
General Characteristics
School Name
Calendar Year
Opened
EMO Affiliation
Grad Achievement
(formerly Provost
2012
No
Academy)
Grades 9-12
Curriculum Focus Online Curriculum
School Year
SingleGender School
Virtual/ Online School
Serves Multiple Counties
Parental Involvement Requirement
Enrollment Restrictions
Normal
No
Yes
Online
Not Specified
Students residing in State of GA
Students Served
School Name Grad Achievement
Pct. Female 48.6
Pct. White 22.7
Pct. Black Pct. Hispanic
65.6
8.8
Pct. FRL 0.0
Pct. Direct Cert
35.0
Pct. LEP 0.8
Pct. SWD 13.0
Pct. Gifted 0.0
Graduation Achievement Charter High School (formerly Provost Academy)
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State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016
Value-Added and SGP Results Summary by Grade Level and Subject
Graduation Achievement Charter High School's contribution to a high school student's achievement is not statistically different from the average high school in the state in five of eight subjects. GACHS performed comparably to the average high school in the state in 9th Grade Literature, American Literature, Analytic Geometry, Biology, and Coordinate Algebra. Its performance was below the state average in Economics, Physical Science, and U.S. History.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
0.0974 0.0280 -0.1475
79 No 61 No 19 No
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
56
83
47
42
39
14
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Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
Algebra 1 Biology
-0.0459
41 No
48
50
Coordinate Algebra Economics
-0.0509 -0.3216
41 No 10 Lower
37
19
38
16
Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
-0.1834 -0.2978
17 Lower 9 Lower
34
7
40
24
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts.
Graduation Achievement Charter High School (formerly Provost Academy)
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Comparison of 2015/16, 2014/15, and 2013/14 Value-Added and SGP Summary Results
While Graduation Achievement Charter High School is still not exceeding the state average in any subject, it has continued to show improvement over time. In 2013/14 it performed below the state average in 7 of 8 EOC tested subjects. In 2014/15 if was performing below the state average in six of eight subjects and in 2015/16 it was only performing below the state average in three of eight subjects.
Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry
-0.0751 -0.2060 -0.4434
No Lower Lower
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different from District Average?
0.0032 -0.0686 -0.2296
No No Lower
0.0974 No 0.0280 No -0.1475 No
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Grade Level and Subject
Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
School Effect
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different from District Average?
-0.2341 -0.3938 -0.4402
Lower Lower Lower
-0.1219 -0.1857 -0.3231
Lower Lower Lower
-0.0459 -0.0509 -0.3216
No No Lower
-0.3983 Lower -0.5116 Lower
-0.1848 Lower -0.3879 Lower
-0.1834 Lower -0.2978 Lower
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts. Schools with a statewide attendance zone have no comparison district.
Graduation Achievement Charter High School (formerly Provost Academy)
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Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
45
44
56
37
43
47
28
38
39
35
38
48
34
40
37
38
35
38
27
39
34
26
29
40
Graduation Achievement Charter High School (formerly Provost Academy)
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Proficiency Levels
System Name
9th Grade Literature Grad Achievement Statewide Average American Literature Grad Achievement Statewide Average Coordinate Algebra Grad Achievement Statewide Average Analytic Geometry Grad Achievement Statewide Average Algebra Grad Achievement Statewide Average Geometry Grad Achievement Statewide Average Biology Grad Achievement Statewide Average Physical Science Grad Achievement Statewide Average U.S. History Grad Achievement Statewide Average Economics Grad Achievement Statewide Average
MILESTONES END OF COURSE TESTS
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
69
47.8
42.0
7.2
2.9
117,109
22.5
36.3
34.5
6.7
114
41.2
39.5
16.7
2.6
98,600
23.6
33.2
31.8
11.4
33
57.6
33.3
9.1
-
26,716
32.2
36.7
25.2
5.9
95
69.5
25.3
4.2
1.1
80,713
29.7
38.0
25.5
6.7
3
---
---
---
---
96,567
30.0
34.3
26.1
9.7
8
---
---
---
---
29,759
30.0
29.6
28.0
12.4
72
69.4
20.8
6.9
2.8
109,554
32.0
24.7
32.3
10.9
81
69.1
17.3
11.1
2.5
84,768
34.1
32.1
26.0
7.8
103
52.4
34.0
12.6
1.0
98,095
23.3
31.9
32.4
12.4
173
65.9
21.4
12.1
0.6
63,672
27.5
26.9
34.2
11.4
187 Graduation Achievement Charter High School (formerly Provost Academy)
State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016
International Charter School of Atlanta
Key Findings
The value-added estimate of International Charter School of Atlanta's impact on a student's average achievement across all subjects is 0.0434 in elementary grades, meaning that the school performed comparably to the state. The school's estimated contribution to student achievement is not statistically different from the state in any tested subject. Because the school serves students throughout the state, it does not have a district comparison group.
In general, International Charter School's performance is comparable the state average in all tested subjects. International Charter School's first year in operation is 2015/16, therefore it is not possible to make year-to-year performance
assessments. The school's contribution to student achievement is:
o indistinguishable from the state average in elementary ELA, math, science, and social studies.
General Characteristics
School Name
Calendar Year
Opened
EMO Affiliation
International Charter School of Atlanta
2015
No
Grades Curriculum Focus
Duel-language
immersion
K-4
curriculum offering
Spanish, Mandarin,
German and French.
School Year
Normal
SingleGender School
Virtual/ Online School
Serves Multiple Counties
Parental Involvement Requirement
Enrollment Restrictions
No
No
Yes
Not Specified
Students residing in State of GA
Students Served
School Name International
Pct. Female 48.9
Pct. White 41.3
Pct. Black Pct. Hispanic
32.5
11.1
Pct. FRL 10.8
Pct. Direct Cert
5.0
Pct. LEP 0.0
Pct. SWD 5.3
Pct. Gifted 0.0
International Charter School of Atlanta
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Value-Added and SGP Results Summary by Grade Level and Subject
Overall School Effect: -0.0434 Elementary
International Charter School of Atlanta's contribution to an elementary school student's achievement is not statistically different from the average elementary school in the state. International Charter School of Atlanta performed comparably to the average elementary school in the state in each of the four tested subjects, as well as the all-subject average.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
-0.0028 -0.0854 -0.0433 -0.0407 -0.0434
48 No 26 No 37 No 41 No 33 No
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
48
41
43
24
48
41
50
53
47
37
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Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
Algebra 1 Biology
Coordinate Algebra Economics
Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts.
Comparison of 2015/16, 2014/15, and 2013/14 Value-Added and SGP Summary Results The International Charter School's first year in operation is 2015/16, therefore it is not possible to make year-to-year performance assessments.
International Charter School of Atlanta
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Proficiency Levels
System Name
Grade 3 International Charter Statewide Average Grade 4 International Charter Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES ELA
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
50
2.0
40.0
52.0
6.0
135,645
33.2
31.8
26.6
8.4
56
3.6
35.7
48.2
12.5
132,188
30.5
34.2
26.2
9.1
System Name
Grade 3 International Charter Statewide Average Grade 4 International Charter Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES MATHEMATICS
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
49
4.1
32.7
51.0
12.2
136,128
20.8
39.2
30.5
9.5
56
8.9
32.1
42.9
16.1
132,691
20.4
39.2
30.4
10.0
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System Name
Grade 3 International Charter Statewide Average Grade 4 International Charter Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES SCIENCE
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
49
8.2
32.7
51.0
8.2
135,942
24.2
40.5
25.9
9.4
55
9.1
43.6
38.2
9.1
132,554
28.8
38.1
25.2
7.8
System Name
Grade 3 International Charter Statewide Average Grade 4 International Charter Statewide Average
MILESTONES SOCIAL STUDIES
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing Learner
% Proficient Learner
% Distinguished Learner
49
8.2
44.9
40.8
6.1
135,192
24.7
44.9
19.1
11.3
55
9.1
40.0
34.5
16.4
131,815
29.6
35.9
25.9
8.6
Utopian Academy for the Arts
192
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Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett
Key Findings
The value-added estimate of Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett's impact on a student's average achievement across all subjects is -0.1074 in middle grades, which means that the school has a lower average contribution to student achievement than the average middle school in the state and in the district.
The performance of Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett is on par with the average middle school in the district and state in ELA and Social Studies but weak in Math and Science.
Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett's performance in 2015/2016 declined from its performance in 2014/15. The school's contribution to student achievement is:
o below the district and state averages in Math and Science; and o indistinguishable from the district and state averages in ELA and Social Studies.
General Characteristics
School Name
Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett
Calendar Year
Opened
2008
EMO Affiliation
No
Grades Curriculum Focus
Curriculum is entirely College Preparatory. 6-8 Saturday Academy is
available to struggling students.
School Year
Extended Day/ Week/ Year
SingleGender School
Girls Only
Virtual/ Online School
No
Serves Multiple Counties
Yes
Parental Involvement Requirement
Not Specified
Enrollment Restrictions
Students residing in Gwinnett,
Fulton, or DeKalb County School districts
Students Served
School Name Ivy Prep.
Pct. Female 100.0
Pct. White 0.9
Pct. Black Pct. Hispanic
74.9
18.1
Pct. FRL 26.5
Pct. Direct Cert
21.0
Pct. LEP 0.0
Pct. SWD 7.0
Pct. Gifted 0.0
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Value-Added and SGP Results Summary by Grade Level and Subject
Overall School Effect: -0.1074 Middle Average Overall School Effect in District: -0.0187 Middle
Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett's contribution to a student's cross-subject average achievement is statistically lower than the average school in the state and the district. It is important to note that averaging achievement scores across subjects masks any variation in school performance between subject areas. The table below includes the school's effect on student achievement in each subject area.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
-0.0567 -0.2074 -0.2024 -0.0098 -0.1074
22 No 6 Lower 5 Lower 47 No 11 Lower
76 of 88 79 of 88 82 of 87 44 of 88 75 of 88
0.0117 -0.0419 -0.0103 -0.0168 -0.0187
No Lower Lower No Lower
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
49
43
57 of 88
34
4
86 of 88
39
8
83 of 87
48
39
56 of 88
42
12
76 of 88
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Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
Analytic Geometry Algebra 1
Biology Coordinate Algebra
Economics Geometry Physical Science
U.S. History
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts.
Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett
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Comparison of 2015/16, 2014/15, and 2013/14 Value-Added and SGP Summary Results
Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett's all-subject performance in middle grades has fluctuated over time. In 2013/14 its overall performance was below the district average, in 2014/15 its performance rose to become indistinguishable from the district average, and in 2015/16 overall performance fell to the point that it was once again below that of the average school in the comparison district.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry
School Effect
-0.0652 0.0717 -0.0721 -0.0562 -0.0206 -0.0428
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
No Higher Lower No No
No
0.0600 0.0687 0.0329 0.0783 0.0271
0.0282
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
Lower No Lower Lower Lower
No
-0.0434 0.0857 -0.0814 0.0400 0.0060
No Higher Lower No No
-0.0324 -0.0114 -0.0301 -0.0201 -0.0267
No Higher No No No
0.2814 Higher
-0.0427 Higher
-0.0567 -0.2074 -0.2024 -0.0098 -0.1074
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
No Lower Lower No Lower
0.0117 -0.0419 -0.0103 -0.0168 -0.0187
Statistically Different
from District Average?
No Lower Lower No Lower
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Grade Level and Subject
Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
School Effect
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
-0.2535 Lower 0.0800 No
0.0181 Lower -0.0646 No
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts. Schools with a statewide attendance zone have no comparison district.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
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Grade Level and Subject
ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
45
30 of 30
52
12 of 32
47
28 of 30
53
11 of 32
44
28 of 31
44
28 of 33
38
28 of 31
48
26 of 33
43
28 of 31
49
22 of 33
47
17 of 23
63
1 of 22
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
49
57 of 88
34
86 of 88
39
83 of 87
48
56 of 88
42
76 of 88
34
22 of 23
50
6 of 21
Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett
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Comparison of School Impact Subject Area: All-Subject Middle Average State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett Comparison District: Gwinnett, Fulton, and DeKalb County Schools
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Subject Area: Middle ELA State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett Comparison District: Gwinnett, Fulton, and DeKalb County Schools
Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett
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Subject Area: Middle Mathematics State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett Comparison District: Gwinnett, Fulton, and DeKalb County Schools
Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett
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Subject Area: Middle Science State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett Comparison District: Gwinnett, Fulton, and DeKalb County Schools
Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett
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Subject Area: Middle Social Studies State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett Comparison District: Gwinnett, Fulton, and DeKalb County Schools
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Proficiency Levels
System Name
Grade 6 Ivy Prep - Gwinnett District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Ivy Prep - Gwinnett District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Ivy Prep - Gwinnett District Average Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES ELA
% Beginning % Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
63
22.2
31.7
41.3
4.8
27,629
28.8
26.4
34.5
10.3
128,301
31.5
29.2
32.0
7.2
77
14.3
44.2
37.7
3.9
27,361
24.9
31.6
36.2
7.3
127,496
27.2
34.4
32.9
5.6
61
4.9
39.3
47.5
8.2
27,297
18.5
32.4
38.2
10.9
128,697
20.1
35.9
35.8
8.2
System Name
Grade 6 Ivy Prep - Gwinnett District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Ivy Prep - Gwinnett District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Ivy Prep - Gwinnett District Average Statewide Average
MILESTONES MATHEMATICS
N Tested
% Beginning % Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
63
15.9
61.9
15.9
6.3
27,798
24.5
32.6
30.5
12.4
128,613
24.9
36.8
29.3
9.0
77
24.7
33.8
33.8
7.8
27,240
23.3
29.7
26.7
20.2
127,414
23.7
34.3
26.3
15.8
61
16.4
50.8
23.0
9.8
20,171
27.1
42.9
23.9
6.0
109,904
24.4
42.1
26.1
7.3
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System Name
Grade 6 Ivy Prep - Gwinnett District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Ivy Prep - Gwinnett District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Ivy Prep - Gwinnett District Average Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES SCIENCE
% Beginning % Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
63
39.7
33.3
27.0
-
27,763
33.7
24.8
34.0
7.5
128,429
34.2
27.3
33.0
5.5
77
32.5
33.8
31.2
2.6
27,447
31.7
24.8
29.0
14.5
127,575
33.2
27.5
28.1
11.2
61
36.1
47.5
11.5
4.9
16,761
47.0
30.5
18.2
4.3
102,045
40.4
32.3
21.9
5.4
System Name
Grade 6 Ivy Prep - Gwinnett District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Ivy Prep - Gwinnett District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Ivy Prep - Gwinnett District Average Statewide Average
MILESTONES SOCIAL STUDIES
N Tested
% Beginning % Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
63
20.6
44.4
27.0
7.9
27,559
27.8
32.8
21.3
18.0
127,870
29.5
37.1
20.0
13.4
77
18.2
39.0
29.9
13.0
27,256
24.5
30.9
24.6
20.0
126,930
25.6
35.6
24.1
14.7
61
23.0
47.5
27.9
1.6
27,212
24.9
32.3
28.8
14.0
128,109
25.4
36.9
27.7
10.0
Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett
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Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls
Key Findings
The value-added estimate of Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls' impact on a student's average achievement across all subjects is -0.1969 in elementary grades and 0.0405 in middle grades, meaning that the school is below the state and district averages in elementary school and not statistically different from the state and district averages in middle school.
In general, Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls is strong in middle school social studies. Its performance in elementary ELA, math, and social studies is weak relative to the state and district.
Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls' elementary performance in 2015/16 is comparable to its performance in 2014/15. In middle grades, the school performed somewhat stronger in 2015/16 than it did in 2014/15.
The school's contribution to student achievement is: o above the district and state average in middle school social studies; o above the state average but indistinguishable from the district average in middle school ELA; o below the district and state average in elementary school ELA, math, and social studies; o below the state average but indistinguishable from the district average in elementary science and middle school math; and o indistinguishable from the district and state average in middle school science.
General Characteristics
School Name
Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood
Calendar Year
Opened
2011
EMO Affiliation
No
Grades Curriculum Focus
Curriculum is entirely College Preparatory. K-8 Saturday Academy is
available to struggling students.
School Year
Extended Day/ Week/ Year
SingleGender School
GirlsOnly
Virtual/ Online School
No
Serves Multiple Counties
Yes
Parental Involvement Requirement
Not Specified
Enrollment Restrictions
Students residing in DeKalb or Atlanta Public Schools Zone
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Students Served
School Name Ivy Prep. - Kirkwood
Pct. Female 100.0
Pct. White 0.5
Pct. Black Pct. Hispanic
98.2
0.8
Pct. FRL 51.0
Pct. Direct Cert
42.0
Pct. LEP 0.0
Pct. SWD 4.9
Pct. Gifted 0.5
Value-Added and SGP Results Summary by Grade Level and Subject
Overall School Effect: -0.1969 Elementary / 0.0405 Middle Average Overall School Effect in District: -0.0096 Elementary / -0.0252 Middle
Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls' contribution to an elementary student's cross-subject average achievement is below that of the average elementary school in the state and district. Its contribution to a middle school student's cross-subject average achievement is not statistically different from the average middle school in the state and district. It is important to note that averaging achievement scores across subjects masks any variation in school performance between subject areas. The table below includes the school's effect on student achievement in each subject area.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
-0.1359 -0.1934 -0.1294 -0.3285 -0.1969
8 Lower 8 Lower 16 Lower 2 Lower 3 Lower
138 of 139 122 of 139 112 of 139 134 of 139 134 of 139
0.0630 -0.0255 -0.0188 -0.0565 -0.0096
Lower Lower No Lower Lower
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
39
4 137 of 139
33
4 134 of 139
35
2 134 of 139
23
1 139 of 139
32
1 139 of 139
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Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
Middle ELA
0.1073
90 Higher
10 of 54
0.0216 No
59
96
3 of 54
Math Science
-0.1281 -0.0608
14 Lower 32 No
41 of 54 29 of 54
-0.0441 No -0.0429 No
44
27
25 of 54
49
46
21 of 54
Social Studies All-Subject Average High
0.2542 0.0405
96 Higher 71 No
3 of 54 12 of 54
-0.0503 Higher -0.0252 No
67
98
2 of 54
55
83
7 of 54
9th Grade Literature American Literature
Analytic Geometry Algebra 1
Biology Coordinate Algebra
Economics Geometry Physical Science
U.S. History
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts.
Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls
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Comparison of 2015/16, 2014/15, and 2013/14 Value-Added and SGP Summary Results
Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls' overall performance at both the elementary and middle school levels has remained relatively constant over time. At the elementary level, their overall performance was below the district average in all three years, 2013/14 through 2015/16. At the middle school level, its performance has been indistinguishable from the comparison district average in all three years.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry
School Effect
-0.2432 -0.1495 -0.4250 -0.4754 -0.3239
0.1205 0.0152 -0.1143 -0.0876 -0.0172
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Lower No Lower Lower Lower
-0.0050 -0.0712 -0.0732 -0.1146 -0.0653
Higher No Lower No No
0.0039 -0.0234 -0.0515 -0.0839 -0.0288
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
Lower No Lower Lower Lower
-0.3434 -0.1331 -0.2244 -0.3904 -0.2712
Lower Lower Lower Lower Lower
0.0681 -0.0211 -0.0068 -0.0509 -0.0019
Lower No Lower Lower Lower
-0.1359 -0.1934 -0.1294 -0.3285 -0.1969
Higher No No No No
0.1090 -0.0506 -0.1913 0.2084 0.0196
Higher No Lower Higher No
0.0510 -0.0206 0.0019 0.0185 0.0150
No No Lower Higher No
0.1073 -0.1281 -0.0608 0.2542 0.0405
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Lower Lower Lower Lower Lower
0.0630 -0.0255 -0.0188 -0.0565 -0.0096
Higher Lower No Higher No
0.0216 -0.0441 -0.0429 -0.0503 -0.0252
Statistically Different
from District Average?
Lower Lower No Lower Lower
No No No Higher No
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Grade Level and Subject
Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
School Effect
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts. Schools with a statewide attendance zone have no comparison district.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
33
85 of 85
31
85 of 85
39
137 of 139
33
75 of 85
38
77 of 85
33
134 of 139
25
85 of 85
32
84 of 85
35
134 of 139
16
85 of 85
27
84 of 85
23
139 of 139
27
85 of 85
32
85 of 85
32
139 of 139
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Grade Level and Subject
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
53
4 of 30
55
12 of 33
59
3 of 54
39
23 of 30
47
22 of 33
44
25 of 54
51
10 of 30
40
31 of 33
49
21 of 54
39
24 of 30
60
7 of 33
67
2 of 54
45
19 of 30
50
17 of 33
55
7 of 54
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Comparison of School Impact Subject Area: All-Subject Elementary Average State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls Comparison District: DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools
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Subject Area: All-Subject Middle Average State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls Comparison District: DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools
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Subject Area: Elementary ELA State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls Comparison District: DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools
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Subject Area: Elementary Mathematics State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls Comparison District: DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools
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Subject Area: Elementary Science State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls Comparison District: DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools
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Subject Area: Elementary Social Studies State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls Comparison District: DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools
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Subject Area: Middle ELA State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls Comparison District: DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools
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Subject Area: Middle Mathematics State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls Comparison District: DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools
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Subject Area: Middle Science State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls Comparison District: DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools
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Subject Area: Middle Social Studies State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls Comparison District: DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools
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Proficiency Levels
System Name
Grade 3 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average Grade 4 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average Grade 5 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average Grade 6 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES ELA
% Beginning % Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
44
31.8
50.0
13.6
4.5
12,686
42.0
28.7
21.8
7.6
135,645
33.2
31.8
26.6
8.4
45
40.0
40.0
20.0
-
12,124
38.9
31.8
21.1
8.2
132,188
30.5
34.2
26.2
9.1
45
31.1
42.2
22.2
4.4
11,474
33.0
32.3
28.9
5.8
129,663
25.0
34.3
34.5
6.2
48
33.3
27.1
31.3
8.3
10,395
40.8
27.4
25.3
6.6
128,301
31.5
29.2
32.0
7.2
25
20.0
40.0
40.0
-
10,315
39.2
32.5
24.6
3.8
127,496
27.2
34.4
32.9
5.6
26
7.7
65.4
23.1
3.8
10,180
29.3
36.9
27.4
6.5
128,697
20.1
35.9
35.8
8.2
Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls
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System Name
Grade 3 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average Grade 4 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average Grade 5 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average Grade 6 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average
MILESTONES MATHEMATICS
N Tested
% Beginning % Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
44
31.8
47.7
15.9
4.5
12,813
34.1
36.6
22.2
7.1
136,128
20.8
39.2
30.5
9.5
45
46.7
46.7
6.7
-
12,273
34.5
37.0
21.4
7.0
132,691
20.4
39.2
30.4
10.0
45
42.2
40.0
15.6
2.2
11,588
40.4
32.9
19.5
7.1
130,190
25.9
35.8
27.4
10.8
48
41.7
47.9
10.4
-
10,451
40.8
34.5
18.8
5.9
128,613
24.9
36.8
29.3
9.0
25
32.0
60.0
4.0
4.0
10,379
40.8
32.7
17.5
9.0
127,414
23.7
34.3
26.3
15.8
26
34.6
42.3
23.1
-
9,241
39.1
41.2
16.3
3.4
109,904
24.4
42.1
26.1
7.3
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System Name
Grade 3 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average Grade 4 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average Grade 5 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average Grade 6 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average
N Tested
MILESTONES SCIENCE
% Beginning % Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
44
38.6
43.2
15.9
2.3
12,803
36.3
36.3
19.9
7.5
135,942
24.2
40.5
25.9
9.4
45
55.6
37.8
6.7
-
12,253
43.6
32.9
17.4
6.1
132,554
28.8
38.1
25.2
7.8
45
51.1
31.1
15.6
2.2
11,580
44.2
28.0
21.0
6.8
130,049
29.7
31.1
30.5
8.7
48
47.9
41.7
10.4
-
10,434
50.8
23.8
21.7
3.8
128,429
34.2
27.3
33.0
5.5
25
44.0
40.0
16.0
-
10,355
52.4
23.0
18.2
6.4
127,575
33.2
27.5
28.1
11.2
26
73.1
19.2
7.7
-
9,949
51.2
28.0
16.8
4.1
102,045
40.4
32.3
21.9
5.4
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System Name
Grade 3 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average Grade 4 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average Grade 5 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average Grade 6 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average Grade 7 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average Grade 8 Ivy Prep - Kirkwood District Average Statewide Average
MILESTONES SOCIAL STUDIES
N Tested
% Beginning % Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
44
36.4
52.3
6.8
4.5
12,636
36.1
39.2
15.0
9.7
135,192
24.7
44.9
19.1
11.3
45
60.0
37.8
2.2
-
12,084
46.2
30.8
16.7
6.2
131,815
29.6
35.9
25.9
8.6
45
53.3
40.0
6.7
-
11,435
39.5
38.7
13.2
8.6
129,303
25.4
44.1
19.4
11.1
48
25.0
54.2
14.6
6.3
10,351
43.3
32.0
14.2
10.5
127,870
29.5
37.1
20.0
13.4
25
20.0
56.0
16.0
8.0
10,232
43.3
32.3
15.9
8.5
126,930
25.6
35.6
24.1
14.7
26
19.2
57.7
23.1
-
10,129
39.0
35.4
19.6
6.1
128,109
25.4
36.9
27.7
10.0
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Mountain Education Center
Key Findings
Mountain Education Center's contribution to student achievement exceeds the state average in Analytic Geometry. Since the school serves students from multiple counties, it does not have a district comparison group.
Compared to 2014/15, Mountain Education Center saw a decrease in the contribution to student achievement in all subjects, with the exception of American Literature.
The school's contribution to student achievement is: o above the state average in Analytic Geometry; and o indistinguishable from the state average in 9th Grade Literature, American Literature, Biology, Coordinate Algebra, Economics, Physical Science, and U.S. History.
General Characteristics
School Name
Calendar Year
Opened
Mountain Education Charter School
2007
EMO Affiliation
No
Grades Curriculum Focus
Self-paced,
individualized,
9-12
evening high school for students
struggling at other
schools
School Year
Yearround
SingleGender School
Virtual/ Online School
Serves Multiple Counties
Parental Involvement Requirement
Enrollment Restrictions
No
No
Yes
No
Students residing in State of GA
Students Served
School Name Mountain Ed.
Pct. Female 45.5
Pct. White 86.8
Pct. Black Pct. Hispanic
3.4
8.7
Pct. FRL 100.0
Pct. Direct Cert
29.0
Pct. LEP 2.6
Pct. SWD 16.1
Pct. Gifted 0.0
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Value-Added and SGP Results Summary by Grade Level and Subject
Mountain Education Center's contribution to student achievement is greater than the state average in Analytic Geometry. The table below includes the school's effect on student achievement in each subject area.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
0.1000 0.0275 0.1492
79 No 60 No 80 Higher
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
55
81
43
25
59
84
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Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
Biology Coordinate Algebra
-0.0578 0.0797
37 No 75 No
52
63
60
81
Economics Geometry
0.0717
66 No
47
42
Physical Science U.S. History
-0.0102 -0.0266
49 No 48 No
40
22
41
26
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts.
Comparison of 2015/16, 2014/15, and 2013/14 Value-Added and SGP Summary Results
Mountain Education Center's performance has fluctuated over time. In 2013/14 its performance was above the state average in two subjects and indistinguishable from the state average in the other five. In 2014/15 its performance generally improved, with its performance exceeding state averages in four subjects and not statistically different from the state average in the other four. In 2015/16, however, performance generally declined. Its performance was above the state average in only one EOC test subject and indistinguishable from the state average in the other six.
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Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry
School Effect
0.0590 -0.1165 0.0564 -0.0741 0.1452
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
No No No No Higher
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
0.2107 -0.0020 0.1695
Higher No No
0.2353 0.2720 0.1343
Higher Higher Higher
0.1000 0.0275 0.1492
-0.0578 0.0797 0.0717
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
No No Higher No No No
Statistically Different
from District Average?
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Grade Level and Subject
Physical Science U.S. History
School Effect
0.1472 0.0367
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Higher
No
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
0.0578 No
-0.0102
0.0634 No
-0.0266
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
No
No
Statistically Different
from District Average?
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts. Schools with a statewide attendance zone have no comparison district.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
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Grade Level and Subject
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
44
65
55
46
50
43
60
59
46
64
52
49
66
60
61
59
47
52
58
40
43
48
41
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Proficiency Levels
MILESTONES END OF COURSE TESTS
System Name
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
9th Grade Literature
Mountain Ed.
50
22.0
48.0
28.0
2.0
Statewide Average
117,109
22.5
36.3
34.5
6.7
American Literature
Mountain Ed.
87
28.7
43.7
26.4
1.1
Statewide Average
98,600
23.6
33.2
31.8
11.4
Coordinate Algebra
Mountain Ed.
12
16.7
83.3
-
-
Statewide Average
26,716
32.2
36.7
25.2
5.9
Analytic Geometry
Mountain Ed.
49
24.5
40.8
34.7
-
Statewide Average
80,713
29.7
38.0
25.5
6.7
Algebra
Mountain Ed.
24
33.3
29.2
37.5
-
Statewide Average
96,567
30.0
34.3
26.1
9.7
Geometry
Mountain Ed.
3
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Statewide Average
29,759
30.0
29.6
28.0
12.4
Biology
Mountain Ed.
44
34.1
31.8
34.1
-
Statewide Average
109,554
32.0
24.7
32.3
10.9
Physical Science
Mountain Ed.
64
42.2
28.1
29.7
-
Statewide Average
84,768
34.1
32.1
26.0
7.8
U.S. History
Mountain Ed.
99
28.3
35.4
32.3
4.0
Statewide Average
98,095
23.3
31.9
32.4
12.4
Economics
Mountain Ed.
168
35.7
34.5
26.8
3.0
Statewide Average
63,672
27.5
26.9
34.2
11.4
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Odyssey School (Not Including Georgia Cyber Academy)
Key Findings
The value-added estimate of the school's impact on a student's average achievement across all subjects is -0.0548 in elementary grades and -0.0395 in middle grades, meaning that Odyssey School is indistinguishable from the state and district averages in elementary and middle school.
In general, Odyssey School's strengths include elementary and middle school ELA, and its weaknesses include elementary social studies, middle school social studies, and middle school science.
The school's contribution to student achievement is: o above the state average in middle school ELA; o indistinguishable from the state average in elementary ELA, elementary math, elementary science, and middle school math; o below the state and district averages in elementary social studies and middle school social studies; and o below the state average in middle school science.
Compared to 2014/15, Odyssey School saw improvement in elementary math and middle school ELA, while it had declines in elementary science and social studies.
General Characteristics
School Name Odyssey School
Calendar Year
Opened
2004
EMO Affiliation
No
Grades Curriculum Focus
Multi-age classrooms
- students grouped
K-8
by skill level/Looping:
students remain with
teacher two years
School Year
Normal
SingleGender School
Virtual/ Online School
Serves Multiple Counties
Parental Involvement Requirement
No
No
18 hours per
No
academic
year
Enrollment Restrictions
Coweta County Public Schools
Zone
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Students Served
School Name Odyssey
Pct. Female 41.4
Pct. White 53.8
Pct. Black Pct. Hispanic
23.1
13.2
Pct. FRL 25.5
Pct. Direct Cert
19.0
Pct. LEP 3.5
Pct. SWD 18.3
Pct. Gifted 12.4
Value-Added and SGP Results Summary by Grade Level and Subject
Overall School Effect: -0.0548 Elementary / -0.0395 Middle Average Overall School Effect in District: -0.0683 Elementary / -0.0209 Middle
Odyssey School's contribution to an elementary student and a middle school student's average achievement across all four Milestones-tested subjects is indistinguishable from the average elementary and middle school in the state or district. It is important to note that averaging achievement scores across subjects masks any variation in school performance between subject areas. As a result, the table below includes the school's effect on student achievement in each subject area.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
0.0535 -0.0414 -0.0049 -0.2258 -0.0548
70 No 39 No 50 No 8 Lower 28 No
1 of 21 13 of 21
6 of 21 19 of 21
7 of 21
-0.1095 -0.0390 -0.0415 -0.0862 -0.0683
Higher No No Lower No
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
54
79
1 of 21
55
69
5 of 21
54
70
6 of 21
48
41
10 of 21
53
66
3 of 21
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Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
Middle ELA
0.1301
94 Higher
1 of 8
-0.0045 Higher
60
97
2 of 8
Math Science
0.0561 -0.1686
68 No 10 Lower
3 of 8 7 of 8
0.0093 No -0.0917 No
64
96
1 of 8
43
18
7 of 8
Social Studies All-Subject Average High
-0.2330 -0.0395
7 Lower 32 No
8 of 8 5 of 8
-0.0645 Lower -0.0209 No
42
16
8 of 8
52
70
4 of 8
9th Grade Literature American Literature
Analytic Geometry Algebra 1
Biology Coordinate Algebra
Economics Geometry Physical Science
U.S. History
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts.
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Comparison of 2015/16, 2014/15, and 2013/14 Value-Added and SGP Summary Results
Compared to 2014/15, Odyssey School's overall performance in both elementary and middle school grades was similar in 2015/16. In both years, its overall performance in both elementary and middle was indistinguishable from the district average. Prior to 2014/15, Georgia Cyber was included within Odyssey School and not a separate entity in state records, therefore comparisons to performance in 2013/14 are not possible.
Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different from District Average?
School Effect
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different from District Average?
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature
-0.0749 -0.3483 0.1369 -0.0389 -0.0793
No Lower Higher No No
-0.0544 -0.0398 -0.0534 -0.0541 -0.0510
No Lower Higher No No
0.0086 0.0721 -0.1552 -0.1902 -0.0585
No No Lower Lower No
0.0138 -0.0108 -0.0797 -0.0532 -0.0267
No No No Lower No
0.0535 -0.0414 -0.0049 -0.2258 -0.0548
No No No Lower No
-0.1095 -0.0390 -0.0415 -0.0862 -0.0683
Higher No No Lower No
0.1301 0.0561 -0.1686 -0.2330 -0.0395
Higher No Lower Lower No
-0.0045 0.0093 -0.0917 -0.0645 -0.0209
Higher No No Lower No
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Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different from District Average?
School Effect
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different from District Average?
Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts. Schools with a statewide attendance zone have no comparison district.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
48
9 of 21
54
1 of 21
39
20 of 21
55
5 of 21
57
1 of 21
54
6 of 21
52
8 of 21
48
10 of 21
49
13 of 21
53
3 of 21
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Grade Level and Subject
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
48
8 of 8
60
2 of 8
62
1 of 8
64
1 of 8
40
7 of 8
43
7 of 8
39
7 of 8
42
8 of 8
47
7 of 8
52
4 of 8
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Comparison of School Impact Subject Area: All-Subject Elementary Average State Charter: Odyssey School Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools
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Subject Area: All-Subject Middle Average State Charter: Odyssey School Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools
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Subject Area: Elementary ELA State Charter: Odyssey School Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools
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Subject Area: Elementary Mathematics State Charter: Odyssey School Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools
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Subject Area: Elementary Science State Charter: Odyssey School Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools
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Subject Area: Elementary Social Studies State Charter: Odyssey School Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools
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Subject Area: Middle ELA State Charter: Odyssey School Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools
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Subject Area: Middle Mathematics State Charter: Odyssey School Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools
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Subject Area: Middle Science State Charter: Odyssey School Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools
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Subject Area: Middle Social Studies State Charter: Odyssey School Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools
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Proficiency Levels
MILESTONES ELA
System Name
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
Grade 3
Odyssey
44
27.3
36.4
27.3
9.1
District Average
1,643
29.6
32.6
30.2
7.5
Statewide Average
135,645
33.2
31.8
26.6
8.4
Grade 4
Odyssey
47
29.8
38.3
31.9
-
District Average
1,646
28.9
37.9
26.5
6.6
Statewide Average
132,188
30.5
34.2
26.2
9.1
Grade 5
Odyssey
47
19.1
42.6
34.0
4.3
District Average
1,639
22.5
36.9
35.9
4.8
Statewide Average
129,663
25.0
34.3
34.5
6.2
Grade 6
Odyssey
48
39.6
41.7
18.8
-
District Average
1,638
26.8
29.7
37.6
5.9
Statewide Average
128,301
31.5
29.2
32.0
7.2
Grade 7
Odyssey
45
15.6
35.6
46.7
2.2
District Average
1,744
26.5
31.2
36.3
6.0
Statewide Average
127,496
27.2
34.4
32.9
5.6
Grade 8
Odyssey
31
12.9
51.6
32.3
3.2
District Average
1,718
11.9
34.5
44.3
9.3
Statewide Average
128,697
20.1
35.9
35.8
8.2
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MILESTONES MATHEMATICS
System Name
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
Grade 3
Odyssey
44
13.6
43.2
36.4
6.8
District Average
1,651
14.7
41.9
34.6
8.7
Statewide Average
136,128
20.8
39.2
30.5
9.5
Grade 4
Odyssey
47
12.8
44.7
36.2
6.4
District Average
1,651
13.9
43.8
34.8
7.6
Statewide Average
132,691
20.4
39.2
30.4
10.0
Grade 5
Odyssey
47
38.3
34.0
21.3
6.4
District Average
1,644
20.3
38.0
31.0
10.8
Statewide Average
130,190
25.9
35.8
27.4
10.8
Grade 6
Odyssey
48
35.4
45.8
18.8
-
District Average
1,641
18.6
38.4
36.1
6.9
Statewide Average
128,613
24.9
36.8
29.3
9.0
Grade 7
Odyssey
45
17.8
24.4
42.2
15.6
District Average
1,750
15.8
35.8
30.1
18.2
Statewide Average
127,414
23.7
34.3
26.3
15.8
Grade 8
Odyssey
31
6.5
58.1
29.0
6.5
District Average
1,724
10.8
36.0
37.4
15.8
Statewide Average
109,904
24.4
42.1
26.1
7.3
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MILESTONES SCIENCE
System Name
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
Grade 3
Odyssey
44
9.1
47.7
29.5
13.6
District Average
1,647
19.4
41.0
28.5
11.0
Statewide Average
135,942
24.2
40.5
25.9
9.4
Grade 4
Odyssey
47
23.4
44.7
29.8
2.1
District Average
1,647
25.7
39.7
27.6
7.0
Statewide Average
132,554
28.8
38.1
25.2
7.8
Grade 5
Odyssey
47
31.9
31.9
31.9
4.3
District Average
1,642
25.2
31.1
34.1
9.7
Statewide Average
130,049
29.7
31.1
30.5
8.7
Grade 6
Odyssey
48
54.2
31.3
14.6
-
District Average
1,640
29.5
30.3
36.0
4.2
Statewide Average
128,429
34.2
27.3
33.0
5.5
Grade 7
Odyssey
45
37.8
24.4
28.9
8.9
District Average
1,747
30.2
28.8
31.1
9.8
Statewide Average
127,575
33.2
27.5
28.1
11.2
Grade 8
Odyssey
31
48.4
32.3
19.4
-
District Average
1,717
24.1
36.3
30.3
9.3
Statewide Average
102,045
40.4
32.3
21.9
5.4
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MILESTONES SOCIAL STUDIES
System Name
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
Grade 3
Odyssey
44
13.6
45.5
22.7
18.2
District Average
1,636
18.5
46.9
21.8
12.7
Statewide Average
135,192
24.7
44.9
19.1
11.3
Grade 4
Odyssey
47
34.0
44.7
19.1
2.1
District Average
1,639
27.3
38.6
26.6
7.6
Statewide Average
131,815
29.6
35.9
25.9
8.6
Grade 5
Odyssey
47
27.7
63.8
6.4
2.1
District Average
1,636
19.8
49.7
20.3
10.2
Statewide Average
129,303
25.4
44.1
19.4
11.1
Grade 6
Odyssey
48
56.3
33.3
8.3
2.1
District Average
1,636
24.1
37.6
22.8
15.5
Statewide Average
127,870
29.5
37.1
20.0
13.4
Grade 7
Odyssey
45
24.4
42.2
28.9
4.4
District Average
1,743
22.3
39.1
25.8
12.7
Statewide Average
126,930
25.6
35.6
24.1
14.7
Grade 8
Odyssey
31
38.7
45.2
16.1
-
District Average
1,707
17.3
38.8
32.3
11.5
Statewide Average
128,109
25.4
36.9
27.7
10.0
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Pataula Charter Academy Key Findings
The value-added estimate of the school's impact on a student's average achievement across all subjects is 0.1212 in elementary grades and -0.1116 in middle grades, meaning that Pataula Charter Academy is statistically above the state average in elementary and statistically below the state average in middle grades. It is statistically below the district average in middle school but indistinguishable from the average performance of elementary schools in the district. At the high school level, the value-added estimates in Analytic Geometry, Algebra 1, and U.S. History are below the state and district averages, while other subjects are indistinguishable from the state and district averages.
In general, Pataula Charter Academy's performance is strong in elementary ELA and social studies relative to the five-county area it serves. Its performance is weaker than the five-county area in elementary math, middle school math, middle school science, and middle school social studies. In high school, Analytic Geometry, Algebra 1, and U.S. History are below that of the high school average in the fivecounty area. Performance in other subjects is indistinguishable from that of the high school average in the five-county area.
Relative to 2014/15, Pataula Charter Academy's performance is generally improved in the elementary grades and worse in the middle grades.
The school's contribution to student achievement is: o above the state and district averages in elementary ELA and social studies; o below the state and district averages in middle school math, science, and social studies, as well as Analytic Geometry, Algebra 1, and U.S. History; and o indistinguishable from the state average in elementary math, elementary science, middle school ELA, 9th Grade Literature, American Literature, Biology, and Physical Science.
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General Characteristics
School Name
Pataula Charter Academy
Calendar Year
Opened
2010
EMO Affiliation
No
Grades Curriculum Focus
Expeditionary
Learning: project
based lectures and
K-11
curriculum
delivery/Looping:
students remain with
teacher for two years
School Year
Normal
SingleGender School
No
Virtual/ Online School
No
Serves Multiple Counties
Yes
Parental Involvement Requirement
Not Specified
Enrollment Restrictions
Students residing in Baker,
Calhoun, Clay, Early, or
Randolph Public School districts
Students Served
School Name Pataula
Pct. Female 48.3
Pct. White 76.6
Pct. Black Pct. Hispanic
15.6
5.1
Pct. FRL 59.7
Pct. Direct Cert
30.0
Pct. LEP 2.5
Pct. SWD 10.5
Pct. Gifted 5.7
Value-Added and SGP Results Summary by Grade Level and Subject
Overall School Effect: 0.1212 Elementary / -0.1116 Middle Average Overall School Effect in District: 0.0523 Elementary / 0.0454 Middle
Pataula Charter Academy's contribution to a student's average achievement across all four tested subjects is above the average elementary and below the average middle school in the state. The middle school average is below the five-county area, while elementary is indistinguishable. Its high school performance is indistinguishable from the school and district in four of seven subject and lower in the remaining three courses. It is important to note that averaging achievement scores across subjects masks any variation in school performance between subject areas. As a result, the table below includes the school's effect on student achievement in each subject area.
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Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry Physical Science
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
0.2623 -0.0487 0.0549 0.2111 0.1212
99 Higher 36 No 66 No 91 Higher 88 Higher
1 of 6 4 of 6 3 of 6 1 of 6 2 of 6
0.0547 0.0670 0.0194 0.0667 0.0523
Higher Lower No Higher No
0.0325 -0.1015 -0.1973 -0.1558 -0.1116
63 No 20 Lower 6 Lower 14 Lower 11 Lower
4 of 6 6 of 6 5 of 6 6 of 6 6 of 6
0.0873 0.1234 -0.0376 0.0207 0.0454
No Lower Lower Lower Lower
0.0643 -0.0515 -0.2179 -0.2323 0.1234
70 No 36 No 8 Lower 5 Lower 75 No
4 of 5 4 of 5 4 of 4 3 of 3 1 of 4
0.1397 0.0875 0.1928 0.0947 0.0373
No No Lower Lower No
0.1176
76 No
2 of 5
0.0472 No
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
63
98
1 of 6
51
56
3 of 6
51
55
4 of 6
70
98
1 of 6
59
92
1 of 6
49
46
3 of 6
48
45
4 of 6
44
21
5 of 6
39
11
6 of 6
45
22
4 of 6
49
45
3 of 5
40
15
3 of 5
41
19
4 of 4
29
2
3 of 3
62
90
1 of 4
66
95
1 of 5
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Grade Level and Subject U.S. History
School Effect
-0.3478
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
5 Lower
4 of 5
0.0359 Lower
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
31
6
4 of 5
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts.
Comparison of 2015/16, 2014/15, and 2013/14 Value-Added and SGP Summary Results
Pataula Charter Academy's overall performance at the elementary level has remained relatively constant over time. In each of the last three years its all-subject average performance has been indistinguishable from the district average. At the middle school level, overall performance declined in 2015/16. In each of the two prior years its performance at the middle school level had been indistinguishable from the district average. Performance at the high school level was also somewhat lower in 2015/16, relative to prior years. In 2013/14 its performance was above the district in one EOC subject and indistinguishable from the district in the other. In 2014/15, its performance was above the district average in one subject, below the district average in one subject and indistinguishable from the district average in the other three. In contrast, in 2015/16 its performance did not exceed the district average on any EOC exam, was below the district average in three subjects and indistinguishable from the district average in the other four tested subjects.
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Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry
School Effect
0.0539 -0.0105 -0.0396 0.0119 0.0132
-0.0087 -0.1670 -0.1184 -0.0080 -0.0625
0.2593
0.1586
0.0113
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
No
0.0309
No
-0.0165
No
-0.0591
No
0.0417
No
-0.0002
No Lower Lower No No
0.0477 -0.0037 -0.1004 -0.0689 -0.0317
Higher
0.1731
No
0.1401
No
0.1488
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
No
0.0257 No
0.0085 No
0.2623
No
-0.0499 No
0.0754 Lower
-0.0487
No
0.0336 No
-0.0201 No
0.0549
No
-0.0626 No
-0.0267 No
0.2111
No
-0.0146 No
0.0094 No
0.1212
No Lower No No No
0.1300 -0.0549 -0.0950 0.0413 0.0197
Higher No Lower No No
0.0578 0.0767 -0.0646 -0.0212 0.0165
No Lower No No No
0.0325 -0.1015 -0.1973 -0.1558 -0.1116
No
-0.0520 No
-0.0515 No
0.0643
-0.0515
No
-0.1829 No
0.0359 Lower
-0.2179
-0.2323
0.6226 Higher
0.0807 Higher
0.1234
No
-0.1642 No
0.0331 No
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Higher No No Higher Higher
0.0547 0.0670 0.0194 0.0667 0.0523
No Lower Lower Lower Lower
0.0873 0.1234 -0.0376 0.0207 0.0454
No No Lower Lower No
0.1397 0.0875 0.1928 0.0947 0.0373
Statistically Different
from District Average?
Higher Lower No Higher No
No Lower Lower Lower Lower
No No Lower Lower No
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Grade Level and Subject
Physical Science U.S. History
School Effect
0.4349
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Higher
0.1017
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different
from District Average?
School Effect
Higher
0.0583 No
-0.0415 No
0.1176
-0.3478
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
No Lower
0.0472 0.0359
Statistically Different
from District Average?
No
Lower
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts. Schools with a statewide attendance zone have no comparison district.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
51
1 of 6
49
1 of 6
63
1 of 6
43
3 of 6
53
3 of 6
51
3 of 6
47
3 of 6
52
1 of 6
51
4 of 6
50
4 of 6
51
3 of 6
70
1 of 6
48
3 of 6
52
1 of 6
59
1 of 6
49
3 of 6
55
2 of 6
49
3 of 6
41
1 of 6
50
2 of 6
48
4 of 6
48
3 of 6
53
2 of 6
44
5 of 6
47
3 of 6
52
2 of 6
39
6 of 6
46
3 of 6
52
2 of 6
45
4 of 6
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Grade Level and Subject
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
69
2 of 6
43
2 of 5
49
3 of 5
40
3 of 5
78
3 of 5
50
4 of 5
41
4 of 4
29
3 of 3
74
1 of 5
62
1 of 4
64
1 of 6
54
2 of 6
65
1 of 6
50
2 of 5
66
1 of 5
31
4 of 5
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Comparison of School Impact Subject Area: All-Subject Elementary Average State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph
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Subject Area: All-Subject Middle Average State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph
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Subject Area: Elementary ELA State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph
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Subject Area: Elementary Mathematics State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph
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Subject Area: Elementary Science State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph
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Subject Area: Elementary Social Studies State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph
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Subject Area: Middle ELA State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph
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Subject Area: Middle Mathematics State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph
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Subject Area: Middle Science State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph
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Subject Area: Middle Social Studies State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph
Pataula Charter Academy
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Subject Area: 9th Grade Literature State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph
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Subject Area: American Literature State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph
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Subject Area: Analytic Geometry State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph
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Subject Area: Biology State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph
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Subject Area: Algebra I State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph
Pataula Charter Academy
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Subject Area: Physical Science State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph
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Subject Area: U.S. History State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph
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Proficiency Levels
MILESTONES ELA
System Name
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
Grade 3
Pataula Charter
43
20.9
51.2
27.9
-
District Average
327
48.3
35.8
13.5
2.4
Statewide Average
135,645
33.2
31.8
26.6
8.4
Grade 4
Pataula Charter
42
28.6
52.4
14.3
4.8
District Average
352
46.9
36.6
14.8
1.7
Statewide Average
132,188
30.5
34.2
26.2
9.1
Grade 5
Pataula Charter
44
9.1
40.9
47.7
2.3
District Average
306
43.5
40.2
16.0
0.3
Statewide Average
129,663
25.0
34.3
34.5
6.2
Grade 6
Pataula Charter
46
30.4
28.3
34.8
6.5
District Average
311
40.8
33.4
24.4
1.3
Statewide Average
128,301
31.5
29.2
32.0
7.2
Grade 7
Pataula Charter
46
21.7
30.4
43.5
4.3
District Average
280
47.9
36.1
15.7
0.4
Statewide Average
127,496
27.2
34.4
32.9
5.6
Grade 8
Pataula Charter
41
7.3
56.1
36.6
-
District Average
333
32.7
42.0
23.7
1.5
Statewide Average
128,697
20.1
35.9
35.8
8.2
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MILESTONES MATHEMATICS
System Name
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
Grade 3
Pataula Charter
43
11.6
46.5
32.6
9.3
District Average
327
26.9
52.3
19.0
1.8
Statewide Average
136,128
20.8
39.2
30.5
9.5
Grade 4
Pataula Charter
42
31.0
50.0
19.0
-
District Average
352
27.0
49.7
19.9
3.4
Statewide Average
132,691
20.4
39.2
30.4
10.0
Grade 5
Pataula Charter
44
11.4
56.8
31.8
-
District Average
306
30.4
36.3
27.8
5.6
Statewide Average
130,190
25.9
35.8
27.4
10.8
Grade 6
Pataula Charter
46
26.1
39.1
32.6
2.2
District Average
311
28.0
43.4
23.8
4.8
Statewide Average
128,613
24.9
36.8
29.3
9.0
Grade 7
Pataula Charter
46
21.7
15.2
41.3
21.7
District Average
280
35.0
38.9
22.1
3.9
Statewide Average
127,414
23.7
34.3
26.3
15.8
Grade 8
Pataula Charter
25
36.0
64.0
-
-
District Average
333
25.8
46.5
20.7
6.9
Statewide Average
109,904
24.4
42.1
26.1
7.3
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MILESTONES SCIENCE
System Name
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
Grade 3
Pataula Charter
43
11.6
46.5
37.2
4.7
District Average
326
30.1
53.4
14.1
2.5
Statewide Average
135,942
24.2
40.5
25.9
9.4
Grade 4
Pataula Charter
41
36.6
43.9
19.5
-
District Average
352
48.9
36.9
13.6
0.6
Statewide Average
132,554
28.8
38.1
25.2
7.8
Grade 5
Pataula Charter
44
22.7
31.8
43.2
2.3
District Average
306
40.8
33.0
21.9
4.2
Statewide Average
130,049
29.7
31.1
30.5
8.7
Grade 6
Pataula Charter
46
30.4
39.1
30.4
-
District Average
310
50.0
25.5
21.0
3.5
Statewide Average
128,429
34.2
27.3
33.0
5.5
Grade 7
Pataula Charter
46
26.1
30.4
30.4
13.0
District Average
280
55.7
28.6
14.6
1.1
Statewide Average
127,575
33.2
27.5
28.1
11.2
Grade 8
Pataula Charter
41
46.3
41.5
9.8
2.4
District Average
261
66.7
26.8
6.5
-
Statewide Average
102,045
40.4
32.3
21.9
5.4
Pataula Charter Academy
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MILESTONES SOCIAL STUDIES
System Name
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
Grade 3 Pataula Charter District Average
43
11.6
51.2
18.6
18.6
326
31.9
50.0
13.5
4.6
Statewide Average
135,192
24.7
44.9
19.1
11.3
Grade 4
Pataula Charter
41
36.6
29.3
34.1
-
District Average
350
39.7
44.9
12.0
3.4
Statewide Average
131,815
29.6
35.9
25.9
8.6
Grade 5
Pataula Charter
44
4.5
54.5
34.1
6.8
District Average
305
35.7
45.9
12.8
5.6
Statewide Average
129,303
25.4
44.1
19.4
11.1
Grade 6
Pataula Charter
46
41.3
41.3
13.0
4.3
District Average
310
42.3
41.9
10.0
5.8
Statewide Average
127,870
29.5
37.1
20.0
13.4
Grade 7
Pataula Charter
46
28.3
23.9
37.0
10.9
District Average
280
47.9
40.7
7.5
3.9
Statewide Average
126,930
25.6
35.6
24.1
14.7
Grade 8
Pataula Charter
41
17.1
61.0
14.6
7.3
District Average
333
39.3
40.8
15.6
4.2
Statewide Average
128,109
25.4
36.9
27.7
10.0
Pataula Charter Academy
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MILESTONES END OF COURSE TESTS
System Name
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
9th Grade Literature
Pataula Charter
39
20.5
33.3
43.6
2.6
District Average
258
42.2
38.4
17.8
1.6
Statewide Average
117,109
22.5
36.3
34.5
6.7
American Literature
Pataula Charter
22
31.8
54.5
9.1
4.5
District Average
265
46.4
37.4
13.6
2.6
Statewide Average
98,600
23.6
33.2
31.8
11.4
Analytic Geometry
Pataula Charter
35
28.6
54.3
17.1
-
District Average
138
45.7
42.8
10.1
1.4
Statewide Average
80,713
29.7
38.0
25.5
6.7
Algebra 1
Pataula Charter
42
42.9
40.5
16.7
-
District Average
214
41.4
34.8
21.4
2.4
Statewide Average
96,567
30.0
34.3
26.1
9.7
Biology
Pataula Charter
31
3.2
38.7
45.2
12.9
District Average
239
66.4
21.6
10.3
1.7
Statewide Average
109,554
32.0
24.7
32.3
10.9
Physical Science
Pataula Charter
42
21.4
47.6
28.6
2.4
District Average
326
52.4
30.6
12.3
4.7
Statewide Average
84,768
34.1
32.1
26.0
7.8
U.S. History
Pataula Charter
40
17.5
50.0
25.0
7.5
District Average
242
55.6
27.4
14.1
3.0
Statewide Average
98,095
23.3
31.9
32.4
12.4
Pataula Charter Academy
281
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Scintilla Charter Academy
Key Findings
The value-added estimate of Scintilla Charter Academy's impact on a student's average achievement across all subjects is -0.1681 in elementary grades, meaning that Scintilla is statistically below the state average. It is also statistically below that of the average elementary school in its two-district attendance zone.
In general, Scintilla Charter Academy's performance is weak in elementary ELA and math. Scintilla did not operate during the 2014/15 school year; therefore, comparisons to prior years are not available. The school's contribution to student achievement is:
o below the state and two-district average in elementary ELA and math; and o indistinguishable from the state and two-district average in elementary science and elementary social studies.
General Characteristics
School Name
Scintilla Charter Academy
Calendar Year
Opened
EMO Affiliation
2015
No
Grades K-4
Curriculum Focus
Curriculum utilizes Project-Based Learning and
Services Learning, collaborative
teaching, looping and extended school-day.
School Year
SingleGender School
Virtual/ Online School
Serves Multiple Counties
Parental Involvement Requirement
Enrollment Restrictions
Extended Day
No
No
Students residing
Encourage 20
in Lowndes
Yes
hours per
County or
year
Valdosta City
School districts
Students Served
School Name Scintilla
Pct. Female 49.5
Pct. White 46.0
Pct. Black Pct. Hispanic
44.7
2.5
Pct. FRL 58.0
Pct. Direct Cert
34.0
Pct. LEP 0.8
Pct. SWD 12.6
Pct. Gifted 4.0
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Value-Added and SGP Results Summary by Grade Level and Subject Overall School Effect: -0.1681 Elementary Average Overall School Effect in District: 0.0212 Elementary
Scintilla Charter Academy's contribution to a student's average achievement across all four tested subjects is below the average elementary school in the state and in its two-district attendance zone. It is important to note that averaging achievement scores across subjects masks any variation in school performance between subject areas. As a result, the table below includes the school's effect on student achievement in each subject area.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
-0.2714 -0.3735 -0.0035 -0.0228 -0.1681
1 Lower 1 Lower 50 No 45 No 5 Lower
13 of 13 13 of 13 10 of 13 11 of 13 13 of 13
-0.0356 0.0101 0.0493 0.0651 0.0212
Lower Lower No No Lower
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
34
1
13 of 13
26
1
13 of 13
52
59
7 of 13
46
33
10 of 13
39
6
13 of 13
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Grade Level and Subject All-Subject Average
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts.
Comparison of 2015/16, 2014/15, and 2013/14 Value-Added and SGP Summary Results Scintilla did not operate during the 2014/15 school year; therefore, comparisons to prior years are not available.
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Comparison of School Impact Subject Area: All-Subject Elementary Average State Charter: Scintilla Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Lowndes County and Valdosta City
285 Scintilla Charter Academy
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Subject Area: Elementary ELA State Charter: Scintilla Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Lowndes County and Valdosta City
Scintilla Charter Academy
286
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Subject Area: Elementary Mathematics State Charter: Scintilla Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Lowndes County and Valdosta City
Scintilla Charter Academy
287
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Subject Area: Elementary Science State Charter: Scintilla Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Lowndes County and Valdosta City
Scintilla Charter Academy
288
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Subject Area: Elementary Social Studies State Charter: Scintilla Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Lowndes County and Valdosta City
Scintilla Charter Academy
289
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Proficiency Levels
MILESTONES ELA
System Name
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
Grade 3
Scintilla Charter
71
42.3
39.4
15.5
2.8
District Average
1,524
31.7
34.6
27.4
6.4
Statewide Average
135,645
33.2
31.8
26.6
8.4
Grade 4
Scintilla Charter
70
34.3
41.4
21.4
2.9
District Average
1,371
27.3
37.1
27.3
8.4
Statewide Average
132,188
30.5
34.2
26.2
9.1
MILESTONES MATHEMATICS
System Name
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
Grade 3
Scintilla Charter
71
49.3
36.6
12.7
1.4
District Average
1,529
15.4
42.1
34.9
7.6
Statewide Average
136,128
20.8
39.2
30.5
9.5
Grade 4
Scintilla Charter
70
27.1
50.0
21.4
1.4
District Average
1,376
15.3
42.2
32.6
9.9
Statewide Average
132,691
20.4
39.2
30.4
10.0
Scintilla Charter Academy
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MILESTONES SCIENCE
System Name
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
Grade 3
Scintilla Charter
70
41.4
44.3
11.4
2.9
District Average
1,530
22.6
45.0
24.8
7.5
Statewide Average
135,942
24.2
40.5
25.9
9.4
Grade 4
Scintilla Charter
70
31.4
38.6
24.3
5.7
District Average
1,373
22.7
43.0
26.2
8.1
Statewide Average
132,554
28.8
38.1
25.2
7.8
MILESTONES SOCIAL STUDIES
System Name
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
Grade 3
Scintilla Charter
71
28.2
53.5
14.1
4.2
District Average
1,524
20.7
52.2
19.6
7.4
Statewide Average
135,192
24.7
44.9
19.1
11.3
Grade 4
Scintilla Charter
70
25.7
35.7
35.7
2.9
District Average
1,367
24.6
41.2
28.2
6.0
Statewide Average
131,815
29.6
35.9
25.9
8.6
Scintilla Charter Academy
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Utopian Academy for the Arts
Key Findings
The value-added estimate of the Utopian Academy for the Art's impact on a student's average achievement across all subjects is 0.0078 in middle grades, meaning Utopian is indistinguishable from the state and district average in middle grades.
In general, Utopian's performance is strong in middle school science and ELA but weak in middle school math. Compared to 2014/15, performance generally improved with the exception of middle school math. The school's contribution to student achievement is:
o above the state average in middle school science and ELA; o indistinguishable from the state and district average in middle school social studies; and o below the state and district average in middle school math.
General Characteristics
School Name
Calendar Year
Opened
Utopian Academy for the Arts
2014
EMO Affiliation
No
Grades Curriculum Focus
Expeditionary
Learning Curriculum.
Single-gender
6-8
instructional approach, and
classes in the
dramatic, media, and
culinary arts.
School Year
Extended Day/ Week/ Year
SingleGender School
No
Virtual/ Online School
No
Serves Multiple Counties
No
Parental Involvement Requirement
Attendance of a New Parent
Orientation Meeting &
sign an agreement
Enrollment Restrictions
Clayton County Public Schools
Zone
Students Served
School Name Utopian
Pct. Female 54.2
Pct. White 0.5
Pct. Black Pct. Hispanic
94.4
1.9
Pct. FRL 78.7
Pct. Direct Cert
43.0
Pct. LEP 0.0
Pct. SWD 7.9
Pct. Gifted 0.0
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Value-Added and SGP Results Summary by Grade Level and Subject
Overall School Effect: 0.0078 Middle Overall District Average: 0.0222 Middle
Utopian Academy for the Art's contribution to a middle student's average achievement across all subjects is indistinguishable from that of the average middle school in the state and district. It is important to note that averaging achievement scores across subjects masks any variation in school performance between subject areas. As a result, the table below includes the school's effect on student achievement in each subject area.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
0.0716 -0.1141 0.0790 -0.0069
80 Higher 17 Lower 79 Higher 49 No
8 of 18 17 of 18
4 of 18 12 of 18
0.0747 -0.0320 0.0182 0.0327
No Lower No No
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
49
47
13 of 18
39
12
17 of 18
51
61
5 of 18
49
45
12 of 18
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Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
Value-Added
(Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
State
Statistically District Rank District
Percentile Different from (lower is
Average
(higher is
State
better)
better)
Average?
Statistically Different from
District Average?
Student Growth Percentiles
(Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
School Mean
State
District Rank
of Individual Percentile
(lower is
SGPs
(higher is
better)
better)
All-Subject Average High
0.0078
55 No
10 of 18
0.0222 No
47
33
14 of 18
9th Grade Literature American Literature
Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology
Coordinate Algebra Economics
Geometry Physical Science
U.S. History
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts.
Comparison of 2015/16, 2014/15, and 2013/14 Value-Added and SGP Summary Results
While the Utopian Academy for the Arts is still not exceeding the state or district all-subject average, it improved its performance in three of four subject areas from 2014/15 to 2015/16. However, middle school math had a sizable decrease. The school was not open in 2013/14.
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Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different from District Average?
School Effect
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different from District Average?
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
High 9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry
-0.0229 0.0785 -0.2309 -0.1545 -0.0826
No Higher Lower Lower Lower
0.0425 -0.0198 -0.0376 0.0043 -0.0056
No Higher Lower Lower Lower
0.0716 -0.1141 0.0790 -0.0069 0.0078
Higher Lower Higher No No
0.0747 -0.0320 0.0182 0.0327 0.0222
No Lower No No No
Utopian Academy for the Arts
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Grade Level and Subject
School Effect
2013/14 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Value-Added (Controls for Student Demographics and Prior Test Scores)
Statistically Different from District Average?
School Effect
2014/15 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different from District Average?
School Effect
2015/16 Statistically District Different Average from State Average?
Statistically Different from District Average?
Physical Science U.S. History
Note: Statistical significance is based on a 95 percent confidence level. The state average value-added effect is zero. The district average represents the simple average of the school effects of all schools in the relevant district or set of districts. Schools with a statewide attendance zone have no comparison district.
Grade Level and Subject
Elementary ELA Math Science Social Studies All-Subject Average
Middle ELA Math Science Social Studies
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
52
8 of 18
49
13 of 18
61
1 of 18
39
17 of 18
34
18 of 18
51
5 of 18
47
17 of 18
49
12 of 18
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Grade Level and Subject
All-Subject Average High
9th Grade Literature American Literature Analytic Geometry Algebra 1 Biology Coordinate Algebra Economics Geometry Physical Science U.S. History
2013/14
School Mean of
District Rank (lower
Individual SGPs
is better)
Student Growth Percentiles (Controls only for Prior Test Scores)
2014/15 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
48
9 of 18
2015/16 School Mean of District Rank Individual SGPs (lower is better)
47
14 of 18
Utopian Academy for the Arts
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Comparison of School Impact Subject Area: All-Subject Middle Average State Charter: Utopian Academy for the Arts Comparison District: Clayton County
298
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Subject Area: Middle ELA State Charter: Utopian Academy for the Arts Comparison District: Clayton County
Utopian Academy for the Arts
299
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Subject Area: Middle Mathematics State Charter: Utopian Academy for the Arts Comparison District: Clayton County
Utopian Academy for the Arts
300
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Subject Area: Middle Science State Charter: Utopian Academy for the Arts Comparison District: Clayton County
Utopian Academy for the Arts
301
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Subject Area: Middle Social Studies State Charter: Utopian Academy for the Arts Comparison District: Clayton County
Utopian Academy for the Arts
302
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Proficiency Levels
MILESTONES ELA
System Name
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
Grade 6
Utopian Academy
67
31.3
37.3
28.4
3.0
District Average
4,069
46.3
29.6
21.3
2.8
Statewide Average
128,301
31.5
29.2
32.0
7.2
Grade 7
Utopian Academy
92
31.5
42.4
23.9
2.2
District Average
3,928
35.1
38.8
24.1
2.1
Statewide Average
127,496
27.2
34.4
32.9
5.6
Grade 8
Utopian Academy
39
25.6
33.3
38.5
2.6
District Average
3,920
26.0
41.1
29.2
3.6
Statewide Average
128,697
20.1
35.9
35.8
8.2
MILESTONES MATHEMATICS
System Name
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
Grade 6
Utopian Academy
67
35.8
47.8
16.4
-
District Average
4,079
43.6
36.5
17.3
2.6
Statewide Average
128,613
24.9
36.8
29.3
9.0
Grade 7
Utopian Academy
92
33.7
52.2
13.0
1.1
District Average
3,934
41.1
37.4
16.0
5.4
Statewide Average
127,414
23.7
34.3
26.3
15.8
Grade 8
Utopian Academy
39
43.6
33.3
23.1
-
District Average
3,376
41.8
43.6
13.8
0.8
Statewide Average
109,904
24.4
42.1
26.1
7.3
Utopian Academy for the Arts
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MILESTONES SCIENCE
System Name
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
Grade 6
Utopian Academy
67
49.3
31.3
16.4
3.0
District Average
4,074
47.7
30.6
20.3
1.4
Statewide Average
128,429
34.2
27.3
33.0
5.5
Grade 7
Utopian Academy
92
41.3
41.3
14.1
3.3
District Average
3,925
49.4
28.3
17.9
4.4
Statewide Average
127,575
33.2
27.5
28.1
11.2
Grade 8
Utopian Academy
39
46.2
30.8
23.1
-
District Average
3,183
62.8
28.9
8.1
0.2
Statewide Average
102,045
40.4
32.3
21.9
5.4
MILESTONES SOCIAL STUDIES
System Name
N Tested
% Beginning Learner
% Developing % Proficient
Learner
Learner
% Distinguished Learner
Grade 6
Utopian Academy
67
52.2
38.8
7.5
1.5
District Average
4,047
39.9
41.6
14.0
4.5
Statewide Average
127,870
29.5
37.1
20.0
13.4
Grade 7
Utopian Academy
92
32.6
51.1
14.1
2.2
District Average
3,902
38.0
38.6
17.0
6.5
Statewide Average
126,930
25.6
35.6
24.1
14.7
Grade 8
Utopian Academy
39
35.9
28.2
30.8
5.1
District Average
3,897
37.5
38.6
19.6
4.3
Statewide Average
128,109
25.4
36.9
27.7
10.0
Utopian Academy for the Arts
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