1. Ridgefield Public Schools 2016/2017 data presentation
October 2017

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. Long Term Goals
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.

4. ESSA School Accountability: New Indicators
HOW NEW JERSEY WILL MEET THE REQURIMENT
NEW ESSA REQURIED INDICATOR
Student growth percentiles (SGP) are currently reported in our school performance reports and show academic progress by demonstrating a student’s growth compared to their academic peers, or students with similar prior test scores.
1. Academic Progress for Elementary and Middle School
Starting in school year all English learners must demonstrate growth of approximately one level on the ACCESS for ELLS test per year for a maximum of 5 years.
2. Progress Towards English Language Proficiency
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.
Research demonstrates a strong correlation between the chronic absenteeism indicator and successful student outcome.
3. School Attendance

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 14/15 , 15/16 to 16/17 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. Ridgefield 16/17 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 49 5 48 19 63 13 58 10 35 32 41 16 45 28 26 39
Asian 71 7 40 68 46 31 36 54 33 52 20 30 47 14
White 44 3 51 21 66 57 17
Student w/ Disability 6 25 24 8
Econom
Disadv 55 76 2 61 11 43 37 22

26. Ridgefield 16/17 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 40 12 45 2 47 48 3 31 9 35 27 30
Asian 58 29 56 19 42 32 43 36 71 57 15 50 20 8
White 34 17 10 53 13 39 18 14 38 4
Student w/ Disabili 6 33
Econom
Disadv 62 11 41 37 7 21 5

27. Number of Students Tested
ridgefield Students Tested Spring 2015 and Spring 2016 and Spring 2017 PARCC Administrations
Number of Students Tested
2015
2016
2017
Grade 3
104
114
115
Grade 4
118
Grade 5 99
100
119
Grade 6 93
102 95
Grade 7
110
101
Grade 8 85
Grade 9
Grade 10
123
126
Grade 11 56
116
122
Algebra 1 80
138
154
Algebra 2 83 71
Geometry 25
103
TOTAL
1026
1327
1360

28. NJASK Background Goals of the assessment:
The NJASK was still a test for the area of science for the 2014/2015 school year. PARCC replaced the NJASK in the areas of ELA and math. NJASK is based on a scoring range of 100 – 300.
100–199 is considered partially proficient (not passing)
is considered proficient
is considered advanced proficient
Goals of the assessment:
To measure and promote student achievement of New Jersey science standards
To give a glimpse of student performance at a given time using a valid and reliable tool
To meet state and federal accountability requirements
Later in our presentation we look forward to sharing how we are using the information we receive from these assessments to strengthen our educational programs and to support our students.

29. Grade 4 Science % proficient and adv proficient

30. Grade 8 Science % Proficient and adv proficient

31. 3 year progress indicators
*Different students over a three year period.

32. NJ Biology Competency Test NJBCT
The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is a state test given to students to measure whether they have gained the knowledge and skills identified in the Biology section of the Science Core Curriculum Content Standards (CCCS).
In May 2008, all New Jersey public high school students enrolled in a requisite Biology course were required to participate in the End of Course Biology Test, which replaced HSPA Science.
In 2010, the End of Course Biology test was renamed New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT).
All New Jersey public high school students, regardless of grade level, who are enrolled in a Biology course or content equivalent during the school year must take the test, regardless of prior testing exposure and experience.

33. Total Student Population
NJBCT SCORES PROFICIENCY COMPARISONS
Ridgefield
DFG
State
Total Student Population
71.7%
55.3%
58.1%
General Education
79.3%
62.5%
66.5%
Special Education
53.3%
18.3%
23.2%

34. NJBCT % Proficient and adv proficient

35. 3 YEAR NJBCT PROFICIENCY COMPARISON

36. 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.
ELA and math = grades and 11
Science = grades 5, 8, and 11
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.
Districts must follow the criteria, as it is based on federal requirements and guidelines.
Paperwork will be completed by the IEP team to document the eligibility of students.

37. DLM % Students in each category Ela/Math

38. 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.

39. Access for ELLs 2.0 Grades K - 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Number
Students 21 15
Proficient 0%
27%
33%
11%
50%
60%
25%
Partially
100%
73%
67%
89%
40%
75%
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

40. AP SCORES 5 4 3 2 1 Total Mean Score 2016 % 3 or higher
Biology 8 12
3.17
100%
91.6%
Calculus AB
4.13
87.5%
Calculus BC
3.00
N/A
Chemistry
2.00 0%
English Lit 7
57.1%
European History
3.14
83.3%
71.4%
Physics 1 9
1.11
20%
Psychology 6 11 32
3.34
96%
75%
Spanish Lang
5.00
Statistics
3.08
38.5%
66.7%
US History 19
3.47
90%
89.5% % % % % %
110
74.1%
70.9%

41. 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
3.17
12 students
,979 students
2.89
249,485 students
91.6%
74.7%
64.1%
Calculus AB
4.13
8 students
,853 students
,573 students
87.5%
68.9%
57.6%
Calculus BC
student
,011 students
,233 students
100%
88.3%
80.6%
Chemistry
student
,231 students
,492 students 0%
62.3%
52.5%
English Lit
students
,719 students
,594 students
57.1%
64.0%
52.6%
European History
students
,349 students
,789 students
71.4%
67.1%
56.1%
Physics 1
students
,690 students
,709 students
47.7%
41.8%
Psychology
3.34
32 student
3.27
10,276 students
3.05
295,133 students
75%
69.9%
64.2%
Spanish Language
5.00
2 students
3.72
4,677 students
3.58
176,843 students
90.1%
87.9%
Statistics
3.08
12 student
7,610 students
2.72
216,844 students
66.7%
68.4%
54.2%
US History
3.47
19 student
3.10
15,578 students
2.64
505,611 students
89.5%
65.6%
50.1%
Total
3.20
2.84
70.9%
57.5%

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

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

44. SAT DATA – CLASS OF 2016 The SAT is scored on a scale of 200 – 800
Critical Reading
Math
Writing
Total Score
Multiple Choice - Mean
Essay –
Mean
Ridgefield Tests
481
500
479
1460
46.8
7.5
NJ ,954 Tests
495
514
492
1501
48.8
7.3
Total Group 1,637,589
Tests
494
508
482
1484
48.4
6.9
Male Ridgefield Students
480
507
463
1450
45.5
Female Ridgefield Students
493
491
1466
47.8
7.7
The SAT is scored on a scale of 200 – 800
6 students scored 700 or more on the Critical Reading section – High Score: 770
3 students scored 700 or more on the Mathematics section – High Score: 800
2 students scored 700 or more on the Writing section – High Score: 710

45. Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
SAT DATA – CLASS OF 2017
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Math
Total Score
Reading
(Essay)
Analysis
Writing (Essay)
Ridgefield - 87 Tests
Essay - 70
556
561
1117 5 4
NJ 73,640 Tests
Essay – 63,979
539
537
1076
Total Grp 1,832,683 Tests
Essay – 1,708,820
538
533
1070
Male 43 Ridgefield Students
Essay - 38
558
583
1141 3
Female 44 Ridgefield Students
Essay - 32
553
540
1093
The SAT is scored on a scale of 200 – 800
3 students scored 700 or more on the ERW section – High Score: 770
12 students scored 700 or more on the Mathematics section – High Score: 800
Essay is scored on a scale of 2-8
15 students scored 6 or more on the Reading section – High Score: 7
6 students scored 6 or more on the Analysis section – High Score: 7
12 students scored 6 or more on the Writing section – High Score: 8

46. SAT DATA – CLASS OF 2017

47. HISTORICAL SAT DATA Mathematics 2014 2015 2016 2017 523 535 500 561
Ridgefield
523
535
500
561 NJ
521
514
537
Total Group
513
511
508
533
HISTORICAL SAT DATA

48. HISTORICAL SAT DATA Critical Reading 2014 2015 2016 2017 473 491 481
Ridgefield
473
491
481
556 NJ
501
500
495
539
Total Group
497
494
538

49. HISTORICAL SAT DATA Writing 2014 2015 2016 2017 491 508 479 556 502
Ridgefield
491
508
479
556 NJ
502
499
492
539
Total Group
487
484
482
538
HISTORICAL SAT DATA

50. Other Colleges Attended
Class of 2017 Post-High School Data
129 Students (104 regular education)
Four-Year College: 78 (75%)
Two-Year College: (20%)
Armed Forces: (1%)
FT Employment: (3%)
Other: (1%)
22 students attend Bergen Community College
14 students attend Rutgers University
4 students attend Montclair State University
2 students attend Ramapo
6 students attend FDU
6 students attend William Paterson University
3 students attend Seton Hall University
Other Colleges Attended
Albany College of Pharmacy
Arizona State University
College of NJ
CUNY
East Stroudsburg University
NJIT
NYU
Penn State University
Princeton University
St. John’s University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Syracuse University
The New School
Villanova University
Westminster Choir College of Rider
West Virginia University