1. STATE OF THE SCHOOL Northwest Elementary
Beginning of the Year Report
October 2011

2. Dr. Chuck Piatt, Principal
Mrs. Andrea Ridley,
Assistant Principal
Dr. Rachelle Terry,
Curriculum & Instruction Facilitator

3. Murray County Public Schools
Our Vision
Committed to student success...no exceptions, no excuses!
Our Mission
Murray County Schools instill within its students the desire to learn, to graduate from high school, and to become productive citizens.
We believe
Effective relationships are based on respect, trust, and honest communication
High school graduation increases opportunities for lifelong success.
Students and staff deserve a safe learning environment.
Positive cultures in schools provide an optimal learning environment.
Parent and community involvement is vital for higher student achievement.
All students can learn.
Technology is a key component to student success.
High expectations result in high achievement and community success. 3

4.
DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS

5. 2009-2010 7.3% 2010-2011 5.7% DISTRICT STUDENT ATTENDANCE
Current Year<=15%....Absent over 15 Days Rate % %

6. 2010-2011 STUDENT SAFETY SURVEY 94.2% I Feel Safe At School
Feeling safe is the finest of all feelings

7. Students Meeting/Exceeding Standards
High School Writing
System: 95% (3% increase from 2010)
State: 95%
5th Grade Writing
System: 91% (17% increase from 2010)
State: 83%
8th Grade Writing
System: 88% (5% increase from 2010)
State: 86%

8. Reading & ELA Grades 3-6 94% Grades 7-8 95% Math Grades 3-6 88.4%
Criterion Referenced Competency Test
Reading & ELA
Grades %
Grades %
Math
Grades %
Grades %

9. Mean Scale Score/Exceeds
CRCT Exceeds Category
Subject
Mean Scale Score/Exceeds
2011
2010
Reading
836 35
834 30
ELA
841 40
838
Math
835 34
833 32

10. GRADUATION RATE MCHS SYSTEM 2010-2011 88.8% 2009-2010 76.6%% % % % %
SYSTEM
76.6% to 79.7%

11. SYSTEM INFORMATION

12. AUSTERITY ADJUSTMENTS
Fiscal Year   Amount
,153
,366,128
,614,172
,614,172
,683
,880
,580,767
,094,159
,648,881
TOTAL REDUCTION $22,076,995

13. Active Employee Summary
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Teachers
543
544
505
496
Support Staff
518
483
459
Administrators 32 31 30 28
Total
1119
1093
1018
983
2011
2012
454
451 28
933

14. KINDERGARTEN DIBELS Benchmark May 2011

15. FIRST GRADE DIBELS Benchmark May 2011

16. SECOND GRADE DIBELS Benchmark May 2011

17. THIRD GRADE DIBELS Benchmark May 2011

18. Achievement Series End of the Year Assessment for 1st & 2nd Grades

19. FIRST GRADE May 2011
Online Achievement Series: Reading

20. FIRST GRADE May 2011
Online Achievement Series: ELA

21. FIRST GRADE May 2011
Online Achievement Series: Math

22. SECOND GRADE May 2011
Online Achievement Series: Reading

23. SECOND GRADE May 2011
Online Achievement Series: ELA

24. SECOND GRADE May 2011
Online Achievement Series: Math

25. CRCT Data Grades 3-6

26. THIRD GRADE % Meet & Exceed

27. THIRD GRADE Exceeds Data
Subject
% Exceeds
Reading
43%
ELA
35%
Math
63%
Science
51%
Social Studies
36%

28. FOURTH GRADE % Meet & Exceed

29. FOURTH GRADE Exceeds Data
Subject
% Exceeds
Reading
35%
ELA
31%
Math
40%
Science
70%
Social Studies
28%

30. FIFTH GRADE % Meet & Exceed

31. FIFTH GRADE Exceeds Data
Subject
% Exceeds
Reading
33%
ELA
40%
Math
Science
57%
Social Studies
34%

32. SIXTH GRADE % Meet & Exceed

33. SIXTH GRADE Exceeds Data
Subject
% Exceeds
Reading
31%
ELA
27%
Math
Science
24%
Social Studies
55%

34. Balance Score Card

39. The question is……

40. Do YOU believe in ME?