1. Ridgefield Public Schools 2017/2018 data presentation
October 2018

2. Assess Students’ Progress Toward Meeting Standards
But also in 2008, the High School Redesign Taskforce courageously stated that New Jersey’s old high school assessment – the High School Proficiency Assessment or HSPA – wasn’t measuring college or career readiness. And that it was all but ignored by colleges.

3. Changes to State Testing
Governor Phil Murphy has called on the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) to transition away from the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) and to improve upon New Jersey’s system of statewide assessments. The following are the first priorities for changes in standardized testing in New Jersey.
Reducing the amount of statewide testing in high school;
Reducing the length of the test;
Keeping our standards and assessment questions that require critical thinking;
Making sure any changes are communicated clearly and with time for smooth implementation and professional development;
Appreciation for keeping parents and teachers engaged in the process of the transition; and
Reducing the weight in educator evaluation.

4. Graduation requirements
Under state law, New Jersey’s graduating high school classes have multiple pathways to meet graduation assessment requirements. In addition to the graduation pathways described below, districts may utilize the NJDOE’s portfolio appeals process for any student. Special Education students, whose Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) specify an alternative way to demonstrate proficiencies, follow the graduation requirements set forth in their IEPs:
Classes of 2018 and 2019: Students can meet graduation assessment requirements by: (1) achieving passing scores on high school level PARCC assessments; (2) achieving passing scores on alternative assessments such as the SAT, ACT, or Accuplacer; (3) utilizing the NJDOE’s portfolio appeals process.
Class of 2020: Students can meet graduation assessment requirements by: (1) passing the PARCC Algebra I and/or English language arts/literacy (ELA) grade 10 assessments; (2) sitting for all applicable PARCC assessments and achieve a passing score on an alternative assessment in ELA and/or math (options include the SAT, ACT, or Accuplacer, PARCC ELA 9, ELA 11, Geometry, or Algebra II); (3) utilizing the portfolio appeals process.
Classes of 2021 and Beyond: Requirements are under review by the New Jersey Department of Education.
But also in 2008, the High School Redesign Taskforce courageously stated that New Jersey’s old high school assessment – the High School Proficiency Assessment or HSPA – wasn’t measuring college or career readiness. And that it was all but ignored by colleges.

5. PARCC Performance levels
Level 1: Not yet meeting grade-level expectations
Level 2: Partially meeting grade-level expectations
Level 3: Approaching grade-level expectations
Level 4: Meeting grade-level expectations
Level 5: Exceeding grade-level expectations
In PARCC, student outcomes are divided into five performance levels. Level One describes student work in the assessment that does not yet meeting the grade-level expectations or the course expectations. Level Two describes student work that is partially meeting grade-level expectations. Level Three describes student work that is approaching grade-level expectations. Level Four describes work that meets grade-level expectations. Level Five describes work that exceeds grade-level expectations.
It’s important to recognize however that while PARCC is a meaningful assessment of student learning that provides useful information about a student, that New Jersey has been and remains committed to using multiple metrics in assessing student progress and attainment. Decisions about student placement in the next grade level or course have always been made by school districts and should always be fully informed by multiple sources of information, including teacher recommendations and parent input.

6. Score Reports Statewide scores by topic area
District scores by grade level and topic area
Comparison of same group of students from 15/16 , 16/17 to 17/18 on PARCC testing.
Subgroup scores
Participation percentages
District Factor Groups (DFGs) were first introduced in 1975 for the purpose of comparing students’ performance on statewide assessments across demographically similar school districts. The categories are updated every 10 years when the Census Bureau releases the latest data.
The last update was done in Franklin Lakes is in a District Factor Group of I. Other I towns are Oakland, Wyckoff, Tenafly, Ramsey, Montvale, etc. As you can see, the criteria for determining a district factor group focuses on the exposure to and value for education.

7. Grade 3 English Language Arts

8. Grade 3 Mathematics

9. Grade 4 English Language Arts

10. Grade 4 Mathematics

11. Grade 5 English Language Arts

12. Grade 5 Mathematics

13. Grade 6 English Language Arts

14. Grade 6 Mathematics

15. Grade 7 English Language Arts

16. Grade 7 Mathematics

17. Grade 8 English Language Arts

18. Grade 8 Mathematics

19. Grade 9 English Language Arts

20. Algebra 1 Assessment

21. Grade 10 English Language Arts

22. Algebra 2 Assessment

23. Grade 11 English Language Arts

24. Geometry Assessment

25. NJSLS – Science Field Test
The New Jersey Student Learning Assessment for Science (NJSLA-S) measures student proficiency with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science. The science standards require assessment tasks that examine students’ performance of scientific and engineering practices in the context of crosscutting concepts and disciplinary core ideas. The three-dimensional nature of the standards requires more complex assessment items and tasks. The NJSLA are only one component of a system of assessments that provide evidence about student learning. The data collected from the NJSLA-S, students’ interactions with teachers on a daily basis, and their subsequent performance on teacher and district developed assessments combine to provide a clear and well-rounded picture of students’ achievement.
The science test in being field tested and results will be posted in future administrations.

26. Ridgefield 17/18 Spring PARCC Administrations ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS/LITERACY (percentage passing scores of 4 and 5)
GR 3
GR 4
GR 5
GR 6
GR 7
GR 8
GR 9
GR 10
GR 11
Hispanic 48 51 16 62 4 15 42 39 38 21 41 27 35 22
Asian 49 40 66 20 55 24 46 50 30 23
White 59 61 19 36 54 14 17
Student w/ Disability 11 25 7 13
ELL 33 44
Econom
Disadv 47 18 65 6 45 56 43 28

27. Ridgefield 17/18 Spring PARCC Administrations Mathematics (percentage passing scores of 4 and 5)
GR 3
GR 4
GR 5
GR 6
GR 7
GR 8
ALG 1
ALG 2
GEO
Hispanic 55 3 43 2 36 11 42 13 48 32 29 23
Asian 60 24 63 17 51 37 33 30 15 79 9
White 52 47 19 56 14 54 41 21
ELL 20
Student w/ Disabili 50 16 5 38 25 7
Econom
Disadv 64 4 18 12 61

28. Number of Students Tested
ridgefield Students Tested Spring 2016 and Spring 2017 and Spring 2018 PARCC Administrations
Number of Students Tested
2016
2017
2018
Grade 3
114
115 85
Grade 4
118
126
Grade 5
100
119
117
Grade 6
102 95
Grade 7
101 94
Grade 8
104
Grade 9 99
Grade 10
123
Grade 11
116
122
129
Algebra 1
138
154
Algebra 2 80 71 98
Geometry
103
127
TOTAL
1327
1360
1333

29. Dynamic Learning Management (DLM)
DLM is the alternate assessment for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities.
NJ uses the DLM Year-End (YE) model in English language arts, mathematics, and science.
The NJ Fall Training materials provide a description of the tested population and participation criteria that determine who is eligible to take the NJ DLM test.
Paperwork will be completed by the IEP team to document the eligibility of students.
Students scores in four ranges:
Emerging in ability to apply content knowledge and skills
Approaching in ability to apply content knowledge to meet targets
At target in ability to meet knowledge and skills represented by Essential Elements
Advanced in ability at grade level Essential Elements

30. DLM % Students in each category Math

31. Access for ELLs 2.0
Access for ELLs is an English language proficiency test for Grades K – 12.
The test measures the English language development of students identified as English Language Learners (ELL)
Proficiency level scores range from 1.0 – 6.0, with the score of 4.5 and above considered proficient.

32. Access for ELLs 2.0 Grades K - 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Proficient
42%
18%
44%
45% 0%
20%
50%
29%
Partially
58%
82%
56%
55%
100%
80%
71%
A score of 4.5 or above is considered one of the exit
criteria for a student to graduate from ELL services.
The recommended, average length for a student to receive
ELL services is five years

33. AP SCORES Mean Score 2017 % 3 or higher 2018 % 3 or higher Biology
3.14
91.6%
85.7%
Calculus AB
3.73
87.5%
100%
Calculus BC
3.00
Music Theory
N/A
50%
English Lit
3.06
57.1%
93.3%
European History
4.00
71.4%
Physics 1
1.78 0%
22%
Psychology
3.26
75%
74%
Spanish Lang
5.00
Statistics
3.58
66.7%
83%
US History
3.57
89.5%
76.1%

34. AP SCORES COMPARISON Ridgefield Mean Score NJ Mean Score US Mean Score
Ridgefield % 3 or higher
NJ % 3 or higher
US % 3 or higher
Biology
3.14
3.17
2.89
91.6%
74.7%
64.1%
Calculus AB
3.73
3.32
2.91
87.5%
68.9%
57.6%
Calculus BC
3.00
4.10
3.78
100%
88.3%
80.6%
Music Theory
2.99
2.63
50%
62.3%
52.5%
English Lit
3.06
2.97
2.68
57.1%
64.0%
52.6%
European History
4.00
3.11
2.81
71.4%
67.1%
56.1%
Physics 1
1.78
2.58
2.36
22%
47.7%
41.8%
Psychology
3.26
3.27
3.05
75%
69.9%
64.2%
Spanish Language
5.00
3.72
3.58
90.1%
87.9%
Statistics
2.75
66.7%
68.4%
54.2%
US History
3.57
3.10
2.64
89.5%
65.6%
50.1%
Total
3.20
2.84
70.9%
57.5%

35. % OF STUDENTS SCORING 3 OR HIGHER
5 YEAR AP DATA
% OF STUDENTS SCORING 3 OR HIGHER

36. NUMBER OF RIDGEFIELD STUDENTS TESTING
5 YEAR AP DATA
NUMBER OF RIDGEFIELD STUDENTS TESTING

37. Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
SAT DATA – CLASS OF 2018
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Math
Total Score
Reading
(Essay)
Analysis
Writing (Essay)
Ridgefield - 99 Tests
Essay - 62
535
545
1080 5 4 6
Male 45 Ridgefield Students
521
555
1076 3
Female 54 Ridgefield Students
546
537
1083
The SAT is scored on a scale of 200 – 800
2 students scored 700 or more on the ERW section – High Score: 730
7 students scored 700 or more on the Mathematics section – High Score: 800
Essay is scored on a scale of 2-8
34 students scored 6 or more on the Reading section – High Score: 8
6 students scored 6 or more on the Analysis section – High Score: 6
43 students scored 6 or more on the Writing section – High Score: 8

38. HISTORICAL SAT DATA Critical Reading and Writing 2015 2016 2017 2018
Ridgefield
491
481
556
535 NJ
500
495
539
Total Group
494
538

39. HISTORICAL SAT DATA Mathematics 2015 2016 2017 2018 535 500 561 545
Ridgefield
535
500
561
545 NJ
521
514
537
Total Group
511
508
533
HISTORICAL SAT DATA

40. Other Colleges Attended
Class of 2018 Post-High School Data
120 Students
Four-Year College: 77 (64%)
Two-Year College: (26%)
Armed Forces: (1%)
FT Employment: (6%)
Other: (3%)
31 students attend Bergen Community College
16 students attend Rutgers University
15 students attend Montclair State University
4 students attend Ramapo
3 students attend FDU
3 students attend Caldwell College
4 students attend Seton Hall University
Other Colleges Attended
NJIT
Rowan University
Sacred Heart
Steven’s Institute of Technology
Culinary Institute of America
College of NJ
Saint Peter’s University
University of Rhode Island
Villanova University
Utah State University
Lafayette College
Hunter College
Iona College