2007 FCAT Writing+ and Grade 03 FCAT-Sunshine State Standards Results The School District of Osceola County, Florida

2007 FCAT Writing+ Results Summary Scores reflect all curriculum groups of students (e.g., Standard, Exceptional, English Language Learners).Scores reflect all curriculum groups of students (e.g., Standard, Exceptional, English Language Learners). 37 schools achieved mean essay scores of 3.5 or higher on FCAT Writing+.37 schools achieved mean essay scores of 3.5 or higher on FCAT Writing+. –Once again, 100% of Osceola County middle and high schools achieved mean essay scores of 3.5 or higher on FCAT Writing+. 36 maintained or increased their FCAT Writing+ mean essay scores.36 maintained or increased their FCAT Writing+ mean essay scores. –Osceola County elementary and high schools continued to close the gap with the state average and increased their mean essay scores while the state mean essay score did not increase. –After making gains last year, Osceola County middle schools maintained their mean essay scores.

FCAT Writing+, Mean Essay Score

2007 FCAT Writing+ Results Summary Osceola County schools maintained or improved their FCAT Writing+ Essay scores.Osceola County schools maintained or improved their FCAT Writing+ Essay scores. –73% of our elementary schools –63% of our middle schools –80% of our high schools

FCAT Writing+, % ABOVE 3.5

FCAT Writing+, % BELOW 3.5

FCAT Writing+, % ABOVE 3.5

2007 Grade 03 FCAT-Sunshine State Standards, Reading Results Scores reflect all curriculum groups of students (e.g., Standard, Exceptional, English Language Learners).Scores reflect all curriculum groups of students (e.g., Standard, Exceptional, English Language Learners). Both district and state results showedBoth district and state results showed –a 6% decrease in the number of students performing at Achievement Level 3 and above in Reading. –a 5% increase in the number of students performing at Achievement Level 1 in Reading. The Florida Department of Education and all districts statewide are concerned about these results.The Florida Department of Education and all districts statewide are concerned about these results. Staff will continue to analyze our data and look for those best practices that will improve student achievement and share this information with our schools.Staff will continue to analyze our data and look for those best practices that will improve student achievement and share this information with our schools.

2007 Grade 03 FCAT-Sunshine State Standards, Reading Results by Achievement Level

2007 Grade 03 FCAT-Sunshine State Standards, Mathematics Results Scores reflect all curriculum groups of students (e.g., Standard, Exceptional, English Language Learners).Scores reflect all curriculum groups of students (e.g., Standard, Exceptional, English Language Learners). Encouraging upward trend in the percentage of students performing at Achievement Level 3 and aboveEncouraging upward trend in the percentage of students performing at Achievement Level 3 and above –The State showed an increase of 2%, and –Osceola County showed an increase of 1%. 56% of Osceola County elementary schools increased their percentage of students scoring in Achievement Level 3 or higher on FCAT-SSS Math.56% of Osceola County elementary schools increased their percentage of students scoring in Achievement Level 3 or higher on FCAT-SSS Math. 70% of Osceola County elementary schools improved their FCAT-SSS Math, Mean Scale Scores.70% of Osceola County elementary schools improved their FCAT-SSS Math, Mean Scale Scores. 44% of Osceola County elementary schools exceeded the state’s FCAT-SSS Math, Mean Scale Score gains.44% of Osceola County elementary schools exceeded the state’s FCAT-SSS Math, Mean Scale Score gains.

2007 Grade 03 FCAT-Sunshine State Standards, Mathematics Results by Achievement Level

2007 FCAT-Sunshine State Standards, Reading Percentage in Achievement Level 3 & Above

2007 FCAT-Sunshine State Standards, Mathematics Percentage in Achievement Level 3 & Above

2007 FCAT-Sunshine State Standards, Science Percentage in Achievement Level 3 & Above

2007 FCAT-Norm Referenced Test Results Summary GRADE READINGMATH 2007 MEDIAN National Percentile Rank DIFFERENCE ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE 2007 MEDIAN National Percentile Rank DIFFERENCE ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

2006 Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Provider Readiness Rates Results Scores reflect all curriculum groups of students (e.g., Standard, Exceptional, English Language Learners).Scores reflect all curriculum groups of students (e.g., Standard, Exceptional, English Language Learners). The rating scale ranges from 0 to 300 and combines scores from three measurements:The rating scale ranges from 0 to 300 and combines scores from three measurements: –Early Childhood Observation System, and –Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills Letter NamingLetter Naming Initial SoundsInitial Sounds 85% of all providers statewide had a readiness rate of 200 or more.85% of all providers statewide had a readiness rate of 200 or more. 100% of all Osceola County providers had a readiness rate of 200 or more.100% of all Osceola County providers had a readiness rate of 200 or more. –The lowest rate was 125 (Family Care Provider). –The highest rate was 300 (Public School Provider). The State Board of Education will set the proficiency level later this year.The State Board of Education will set the proficiency level later this year.

SchoolMatch Audit, 2002 “There is a relationship among school system effectiveness, the socioeconomic status of the community, and the educational levels of parents. Many studies have suggested that early childhood experiences affect learning and development, with children from impoverished environments generally achieving at lower levels than those from more enriching situations.”“There is a relationship among school system effectiveness, the socioeconomic status of the community, and the educational levels of parents. Many studies have suggested that early childhood experiences affect learning and development, with children from impoverished environments generally achieving at lower levels than those from more enriching situations.” Dr. William L. Bainbridge, President and Chief Executive Officer, SchoolMatch, Inc.

SchoolMatch Audit Predictors of Student Achievement Levels percent of students' mothers who have graduated from high schoolpercent of students' mothers who have graduated from high school –Osceola = 83.1% –Florida = 85.0% percent of students with limited English proficiencypercent of students with limited English proficiency –Osceola = 26% –Florida = 12% percent of students living in povertypercent of students living in poverty –Osceola = 19.5% –Florida = 15.1% percent of school system families receiving public aidpercent of school system families receiving public aid –Osceola = 20.2% –Florida = 12.9% percent of student population on free and reduced lunchpercent of student population on free and reduced lunch –Osceola = 53% –Florida = 46% per capita incomeper capita income –Osceola = $19,300 –Florida = $24,600 percent of teaching staff having a Master's degree or higherpercent of teaching staff having a Master's degree or higher –Osceola = 35.5% –Florida = 39.1% percent of classes with teaching staff teaching out-of-fieldpercent of classes with teaching staff teaching out-of-field –Osceola = 10.4% –Florida = 7.4% the general fund revenue per pupil, excluding capital revenuethe general fund revenue per pupil, excluding capital revenue –Osceola = $ 5,658 –Florida = $ 6,072 Sources: –Florida Department of Education –United States Census Bureau

Stability Rates YEAR ElementarySchoolsMiddleSchoolsHighSchools OsceolaFloridaOsceolaFloridaOsceolaFlorida

Least Stability State Ranking YearElementarySchoolsMiddleSchoolsHighSchools

2007 Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Student Enrollment State Ranking Educable Mentally Handicapped 14Educable Mentally Handicapped 14 Trainable Mentally Handicapped 12Trainable Mentally Handicapped 12 Orthopedically Impaired 16Orthopedically Impaired 16 Speech Impaired 20Speech Impaired 20 Language Impaired 13Language Impaired 13 Deaf or Hard of Hearing 15Deaf or Hard of Hearing 15 Visually Impaired 13Visually Impaired 13 Emotionally Handicapped 19Emotionally Handicapped 19 Specific Learning Disabled 20Specific Learning Disabled 20 Gifted 37Gifted 37 Hospital/Homebound 16Hospital/Homebound 16 Profoundly Mentally Handicapped 11Profoundly Mentally Handicapped 11 Dual Sensory Impaired 6Dual Sensory Impaired 6 Autistic 13Autistic 13 Severely Emotionally Disturbed 62Severely Emotionally Disturbed 62 Traumatic Brain Injured 11Traumatic Brain Injured 11 Developmentally Delayed 14Developmentally Delayed 14 Established Conditions 12Established Conditions 12 Other Health Impaired 19Other Health Impaired 19 OVERALL22OVERALL22

Central Florida’s Student Composition Source: FLDOE

Central Florida’s Administrator/ Staff Data Source: FLDOE

Central Florida’s Parent Educational and Income Data Source: US Census Bureau

Conclusion In a teleconference with District Superintendents, Chancellor Yecke shared that pending State School Board approval, the earliest possible date for the release of the 2007 school grades is In a teleconference with District Superintendents, Chancellor Yecke shared that pending State School Board approval, the earliest possible date for the release of the 2007 school grades is Questions? Concerns?Questions? Concerns?