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 2 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 3 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. 4 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. 5 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 6 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 7 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. 8 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. 9 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. 10 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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, 11 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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). 12 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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] 13 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Figure 2: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 4 and 5 English Language Arts [Statewide] 14 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Figure 3: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 4 and 5 Math [Statewide] 15 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Figure 4: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 4 and 5 Science [Statewide] 16 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Figure 5: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 4 and 5 Social Studies [Statewide] 17 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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] 18 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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] 19 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Figure 8: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 6, 7 and 8 Mathematics [Statewide] 20 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Figure 9: Value-Added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 6, 7 and 8 Science [Statewide] 21 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Figure 10: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 6, 7 and 8 Social Studies [Statewide] 22 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Figure 11: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 9 through 12 9th Grade Literature [Statewide] 23 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Figure 12: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 9 through 12 American Literature [Statewide] 24 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Figure 13: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 9 through 12 Algebra 1 [Statewide] 25 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Figure 14: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 9 through 12 Analytic Geometry [Statewide] 26 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Figure 15: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 9 through 12 Biology [Statewide] 27 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Figure 16: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 9 through 12 Coordinate Algebra [Statewide] 28 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Figure 17: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 9 through 12 Economics [Statewide] 29 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Figure 18: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 9 through 12 Geometry [Statewide] 30 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Figure 19: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 9 through 12 Physical Science [Statewide] 31 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Figure 20: Value-added Schools Effects (School FE) and Mean Student Growth Percentiles for Schools Serving Grades 9 through 12 U.S. History [Statewide] 32 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 33 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Atlanta Heights Charter School 34 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Atlanta Heights Charter School 35 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. Atlanta Heights Charter School 36 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Atlanta Heights Charter School 37 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Atlanta Heights Charter School 38 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Atlanta Heights Charter School 39 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Comparison of School Impact Subject Area: All-Subject Elementary Average State Charter: Atlanta Heights Comparison District: Atlanta Public Schools Atlanta Heights Charter School 40 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: All-Subject Middle Average State Charter: Atlanta Heights Comparison District: Atlanta Public Schools Atlanta Heights Charter School 41 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary ELA State Charter: Atlanta Heights Comparison District: Atlanta Public Schools Atlanta Heights Charter School 42 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Mathematics State Charter: Atlanta Heights Comparison District: Atlanta Public Schools Atlanta Heights Charter School 43 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Science State Charter: Atlanta Heights Comparison District: Atlanta Public Schools Atlanta Heights Charter School 44 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Social Studies State Charter: Atlanta Heights Comparison District: Atlanta Public Schools Atlanta Heights Charter School 45 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle ELA State Charter: Atlanta Heights Comparison District: Atlanta Public Schools Atlanta Heights Charter School 46 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Math State Charter: Atlanta Heights Comparison District: Atlanta Public Schools Atlanta Heights Charter School 47 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Science State Charter: Atlanta Heights Comparison District: Atlanta Public Schools Atlanta Heights Charter School 48 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Social Studies State Charter: Atlanta Heights Comparison District: Atlanta Public Schools Atlanta Heights Charter School 49 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Atlanta Heights Charter School 50 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Atlanta Heights Charter School 51 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Atlanta Heights Charter School 52 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Atlanta Heights Charter School 53 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 55 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. 56 Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 57 Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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) 58 Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 59 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 60 Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle ELA State Charter: Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) Comparison District: Bulloch County Public Schools 61 Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Mathematics State Charter: Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) Comparison District: Bulloch County Public Schools 62 Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Science State Charter: Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) Comparison District: Bulloch County Public Schools 63 Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Social Studies State Charter: Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) Comparison District: Bulloch County Public Schools 64 Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: 9th Grade Literature State Charter: Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) Comparison District: Bulloch County Public Schools 65 Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: American Literature State Charter: Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) Comparison District: Bulloch County Public Schools 66 Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Analytic Geometry State Charter: Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) Comparison District: Bulloch County Public Schools 67 Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Coordinate Algebra State Charter: Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) Comparison District: Bulloch County Public Schools 68 Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 69 Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 System Name 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 70 Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 71 Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology (CCAT) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 72 Cherokee Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 73 Cherokee Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. 74 Cherokee Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. 75 Cherokee Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 76 Cherokee Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 77 Cherokee Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 78 Cherokee Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Comparison of School Impact Subject Area: All-Subject Elementary Average State Charter: Cherokee Charter Academy Comparison District: Cherokee County Schools 79 Cherokee Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: All-Subject Middle Average State Charter: Cherokee Charter Academy Comparison District: Cherokee County Schools 80 Cherokee Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary ELA State Charter: Cherokee Charter Academy Comparison District: Cherokee County Schools 81 Cherokee Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Mathematics State Charter: Cherokee Charter Academy Comparison District: Cherokee County Schools 82 Cherokee Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Science State Charter: Cherokee Charter Academy Comparison District: Cherokee County Schools 83 Cherokee Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Social Studies State Charter: Cherokee Charter Academy Comparison District: Cherokee County Schools 84 Cherokee Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle ELA State Charter: Cherokee Charter Academy Comparison District: Cherokee County Schools 85 Cherokee Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Mathematics State Charter: Cherokee Charter Academy Comparison District: Cherokee County Schools 86 Cherokee Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Science State Charter: Cherokee Charter Academy Comparison District: Cherokee County Schools 87 Cherokee Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Social Studies State Charter: Cherokee Charter Academy Comparison District: Cherokee County Schools 88 Cherokee Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 89 Cherokee Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 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 90 Cherokee Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 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 91 Cherokee Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 92 Cherokee Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 93 Cherokee Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 94 Coweta Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 95 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. 96 Coweta Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 97 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Coweta Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 99 Coweta Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Comparison of School Impact Subject Area: All-Subject Elementary Average State Charter: Coweta Charter Academy Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools 100 Coweta Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: All-Subject Middle Average State Charter: Coweta Charter Academy Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools Coweta Charter Academy 101 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary ELA State Charter: Coweta Charter Academy Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools Coweta Charter Academy 102 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Mathematics State Charter: Coweta Charter Academy Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools Coweta Charter Academy 103 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Science State Charter: Coweta Charter Academy Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools Coweta Charter Academy 104 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Social Studies State Charter: Coweta Charter Academy Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools Coweta Charter Academy 105 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle ELA State Charter: Coweta Charter Academy Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools Coweta Charter Academy 106 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Mathematics State Charter: Coweta Charter Academy Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools Coweta Charter Academy 107 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Science State Charter: Coweta Charter Academy Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools Coweta Charter Academy 108 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Social Studies State Charter: Coweta Charter Academy Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools Coweta Charter Academy 109 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Coweta Charter Academy 110 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Coweta Charter Academy 111 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Coweta Charter Academy 112 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Coweta Charter Academy 113 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Coweta Charter Academy 114 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 0.0 115 Dubois Integrity Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Dubois Integrity Academy 116 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 117 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Comparison of School Impact Subject Area: All-Subject Elementary Average State Charter: Dubois Integrity Academy Comparison District: Clayton County 118 Dubois Integrity Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary ELA State Charter: Dubois Integrity Academy Comparison District: Clayton County Dubois Integrity Academy 119 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Mathematics State Charter: Dubois Integrity Academy Comparison District: Clayton County Dubois Integrity Academy 120 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Science State Charter: Dubois Integrity Academy Comparison District: Clayton County Dubois Integrity Academy 121 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Social Studies State Charter: Dubois Integrity Academy Comparison District: Clayton County Dubois Integrity Academy 122 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Dubois Integrity Academy 123 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Dubois Integrity Academy 124 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 1.8 125 Foothills Education Charter High School State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Foothills Education Charter High School 126 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. Foothills Education Charter High School 127 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. Foothills Education Charter High School 128 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 11.4 129 Foothills Education Charter High School State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 130 Fulton Leadership Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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) Fulton Leadership Academy 131 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. Fulton Leadership Academy 132 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. Fulton Leadership Academy 133 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Fulton Leadership Academy 134 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Fulton Leadership Academy 135 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Fulton Leadership Academy 136 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Comparison of School Impact Subject Area: All-Subject Middle Average State Charter: Fulton Leadership Academy Comparison District: Fulton County Public Schools 137 Fulton Leadership Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle ELA State Charter: Fulton Leadership Academy Comparison District: Fulton County Public Schools Fulton Leadership Academy 138 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Mathematics State Charter: Fulton Leadership Academy Comparison District: Fulton County Public Schools Fulton Leadership Academy 139 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Science State Charter: Fulton Leadership Academy Comparison District: Fulton County Public Schools Fulton Leadership Academy 140 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Social Studies State Charter: Fulton Leadership Academy Comparison District: Fulton County Public Schools Fulton Leadership Academy 141 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: 9th Grade Literature State Charter: Fulton Leadership Academy Comparison District: Fulton County Public Schools Fulton Leadership Academy 142 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: American Literature State Charter: Fulton Leadership Academy Comparison District: Fulton County Public Schools Fulton Leadership Academy 143 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Analytic Geometry State Charter: Fulton Leadership Academy Comparison District: Fulton County Public Schools Fulton Leadership Academy 144 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Algebra 1 State Charter: Fulton Leadership Academy Comparison District: Fulton County Public Schools Fulton Leadership Academy 145 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Biology State Charter: Fulton Leadership Academy Comparison District: Fulton County Public Schools Fulton Leadership Academy 146 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: U.S. History State Charter: Fulton Leadership Academy Comparison District: Fulton County Public Schools Fulton Leadership Academy 147 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Fulton Leadership Academy 148 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Fulton Leadership Academy 149 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Fulton Leadership Academy 150 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 151 Georgia Connections Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 School Name GA Connections 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 Georgia Connections Academy 152 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. Georgia Connections Academy 153 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. Georgia Connections Academy 154 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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? Georgia Connections Academy 155 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Georgia Connections Academy 156 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Georgia Connections Academy 157 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 8.2 158 Georgia Connections Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 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 Georgia Connections Academy 159 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Georgia Connections Academy 160 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Georgia Connections Academy 161 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Georgia Connections Academy 162 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Georgia Cyber Academy 163 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Georgia Cyber Academy 164 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Georgia Cyber Academy 165 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Georgia Cyber Academy 166 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Georgia Cyber Academy 167 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Georgia Cyber Academy 168 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 8.2 169 Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 170 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 171 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 172 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 173 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics 174 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics 175 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics 176 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 7.2 177 Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics 178 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics 179 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 180 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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) 181 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 Graduation Achievement Charter High School (formerly Provost Academy) 182 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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) 183 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Graduation Achievement Charter High School (formerly Provost Academy) 184 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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) 185 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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) 186 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 188 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 International Charter School of Atlanta 189 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 190 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 10.0 191 Grad Achievement (Formerly Provost Academy) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 0.0 193 Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett 194 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 195 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett 196 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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) Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett 197 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 198 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 199 Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle ELA State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett Comparison District: Gwinnett, Fulton, and DeKalb County Schools Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett 200 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Mathematics State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett Comparison District: Gwinnett, Fulton, and DeKalb County Schools Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett 201 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Science State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett Comparison District: Gwinnett, Fulton, and DeKalb County Schools Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett 202 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Social Studies State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett Comparison District: Gwinnett, Fulton, and DeKalb County Schools Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett 203 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett 204 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 205 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 206 Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls 207 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 208 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls 209 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls 210 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls 211 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 212 Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: All-Subject Middle Average State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls Comparison District: DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls 213 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary ELA State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls Comparison District: DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls 214 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Mathematics State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls Comparison District: DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls 215 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Science State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls Comparison District: DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls 216 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Social Studies State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls Comparison District: DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls 217 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle ELA State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls Comparison District: DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls 218 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Mathematics State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls Comparison District: DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls 219 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Science State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls Comparison District: DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls 220 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Social Studies State Charter: Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls Comparison District: DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls 221 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 222 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls 223 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls 224 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Girls 225 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 0.0 226 Mountain Education Center State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Mountain Education Center 227 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. Mountain Education Center 228 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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? Mountain Education Center 229 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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) Mountain Education Center 230 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Mountain Education Center 231 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 --- --- --- --- 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 11.4 232 Mountain Education Center State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 233 Odyssey School (Not Including Georgia Cyber Academy) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 21 234 Odyssey School (Not Including Georgia Cyber Academy) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. 235 Odyssey School (Not Including Georgia Cyber Academy) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 236 Odyssey School (Not Including Georgia Cyber Academy) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 21 237 Odyssey School (Not Including Georgia Cyber Academy) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 8 238 Odyssey School (Not Including Georgia Cyber Academy) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Comparison of School Impact Subject Area: All-Subject Elementary Average State Charter: Odyssey School Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools 239 Odyssey School (Not Including Georgia Cyber Academy) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: All-Subject Middle Average State Charter: Odyssey School Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools 240 Odyssey School (Not Including Georgia Cyber Academy) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary ELA State Charter: Odyssey School Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools 241 Odyssey School (Not Including Georgia Cyber Academy) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Mathematics State Charter: Odyssey School Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools 242 Odyssey School (Not Including Georgia Cyber Academy) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Science State Charter: Odyssey School Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools 243 Odyssey School (Not Including Georgia Cyber Academy) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Social Studies State Charter: Odyssey School Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools 244 Odyssey School (Not Including Georgia Cyber Academy) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle ELA State Charter: Odyssey School Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools 245 Odyssey School (Not Including Georgia Cyber Academy) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Mathematics State Charter: Odyssey School Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools 246 Odyssey School (Not Including Georgia Cyber Academy) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Science State Charter: Odyssey School Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools 247 Odyssey School (Not Including Georgia Cyber Academy) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Social Studies State Charter: Odyssey School Comparison District: Coweta County Public Schools 248 Odyssey School (Not Including Georgia Cyber Academy) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 8.2 249 Odyssey School (Not Including Georgia Cyber Academy) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 7.3 250 Odyssey School (Not Including Georgia Cyber Academy) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 5.4 251 Odyssey School (Not Including Georgia Cyber Academy) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 10.0 252 Odyssey School (Not Including Georgia Cyber Academy) State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. 253 Pataula Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. Pataula Charter Academy 254 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Pataula Charter Academy 255 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. Pataula Charter Academy 256 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Pataula Charter Academy 257 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Pataula Charter Academy 258 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Pataula Charter Academy 259 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Comparison of School Impact Subject Area: All-Subject Elementary Average State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph 260 Pataula Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: All-Subject Middle Average State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph Pataula Charter Academy 261 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary ELA State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph Pataula Charter Academy 262 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Mathematics State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph Pataula Charter Academy 263 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Science State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph Pataula Charter Academy 264 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Social Studies State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph Pataula Charter Academy 265 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle ELA State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph Pataula Charter Academy 266 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Mathematics State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph Pataula Charter Academy 267 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Science State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph Pataula Charter Academy 268 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Social Studies State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph Pataula Charter Academy 269 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: 9th Grade Literature State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph Pataula Charter Academy 270 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: American Literature State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph Pataula Charter Academy 271 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Analytic Geometry State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph Pataula Charter Academy 272 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Biology State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph Pataula Charter Academy 273 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Algebra I State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph Pataula Charter Academy 274 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Physical Science State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph Pataula Charter Academy 275 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: U.S. History State Charter: Pataula Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Early, and Randolph Pataula Charter Academy 276 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Pataula Charter Academy 277 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Pataula Charter Academy 278 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 279 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 280 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 4.0 282 Scintilla Charter Academy State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Scintilla Charter Academy 283 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. Scintilla Charter Academy 284 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary ELA State Charter: Scintilla Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Lowndes County and Valdosta City Scintilla Charter Academy 286 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Mathematics State Charter: Scintilla Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Lowndes County and Valdosta City Scintilla Charter Academy 287 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Science State Charter: Scintilla Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Lowndes County and Valdosta City Scintilla Charter Academy 288 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Elementary Social Studies State Charter: Scintilla Charter Academy Comparison Districts: Lowndes County and Valdosta City Scintilla Charter Academy 289 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 290 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 291 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Utopian Academy for the Arts 292 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Utopian Academy for the Arts 293 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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. Utopian Academy for the Arts 294 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 295 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 Utopian Academy for the Arts 296 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 297 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Comparison of School Impact Subject Area: All-Subject Middle Average State Charter: Utopian Academy for the Arts Comparison District: Clayton County 298 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle ELA State Charter: Utopian Academy for the Arts Comparison District: Clayton County Utopian Academy for the Arts 299 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Mathematics State Charter: Utopian Academy for the Arts Comparison District: Clayton County Utopian Academy for the Arts 300 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Science State Charter: Utopian Academy for the Arts Comparison District: Clayton County Utopian Academy for the Arts 301 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 Subject Area: Middle Social Studies State Charter: Utopian Academy for the Arts Comparison District: Clayton County Utopian Academy for the Arts 302 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 303 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 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 304 State Charter Schools Performance Evaluation, 2015-2016 V. 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