Texas Academic Performance Report 2013-2014

1. Texas Academic Performance Report 2013-2014 Northwest ISD January 12, 2015 • The best and most sought-after school district where every student is future ready: • ready for college, • ready for the global workplace, • ready for personal success

2. The Texas Assessment Performance Report (TAPR) Due to changes in legislation , as of 2012-2013, the performance report formerly known as the Academic Excellence Indicator (AEIS) Report is now the Texas Assessment Performance Report (TAPR)

4. Index 1 Student Achievement Student performance based on satisfactory student achievement across all subjects for all students Student Group: All Students only Minimum Size Criteria: None Methodology: Test results summed across tests, grades, and subjects. Number of tests that meet Phase – in 1 Level II Total Number of tests 2014 Target: 55 for campuses and districts

5. Index 2 Student Progress Designed to measure student growth on the STAAR test from the prior year to this year. STAAR M, Alt, & ELL Progress Measure were included this year, but were not included last year. Subjects: Reading and Mathematics; Next year, Writing will be included in high school. Student Groups: 10 which include All students, ELL, Sped, Af. Am. , Am. Ind., Asian, Hispanic, Pac. Isl., White, Two or More Races Minimum Size Criteria: • All Students > 10 • Race/Ethnicity, ELL, Sped > 25 *High School does not have an Index 2 score for 2013-14 due to the combination of Reading and Writing into one test.

6. Index 2 Methodology: 2 Step Process • For each student group, the % of students at the growth level on the assessment is multiplied by the weight for that growth level – each subject • One point for each % of student at the Met growth level • One additional point for each % of students at the Exceeded growth level • Combine all subjects and points for a final index score Target: Set at or about the 5th percentile of campus performance and will be applied to both campuses and districts Target Update (7/28/14): High Schools NA, Middle Schools > 28, Elementary Schools > 33, District > 16

7. Index 3 Closing Performance Gaps Purpose is to emphasize the advanced academic achievement of economically disadvantaged students and the two lowest performing race/ethnicity students groups Subjects: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies Student Groups: Economically Disadvantaged and the two lowest performing race/ethnicity student groups based on prior year assessment results Minimum Size Criteria: • Economically Disadvantaged – none • Race/Ethnicity groups - > 25 tests

8. Index 3 Methodology: 2 Step Process • Each subject contributes points from each student group: • One point for each % of tests that meet Phase-In I Level II Performance and above • One additional point added for each % of tests at Level III Advanced • This is new this year. • Combine all subjects and points for a final index score Target Update (7/28/14): High Schools > 31, Middle Schools > 27, Elementary Schools > 28, District > 28

9. Index 4 Postsecondary Readiness Purpose is to emphasize the importance for students to receive a high school diploma that provides the foundation necessary for success in college, the workforce, job training programs, or the military; and the role of the elementary and middle schools in preparing students for high school. Calculation is a multiple step process: • STAAR Component (% Met Final Level II on Two or More Tests). 8 student groups, all subject areas combined scoring Final Level II on two or more subjects. Elementary and Middle ONLY use this. High school uses this plus the next 3. • Graduation Rate: 4 or 5 year graduation rate or Annual Drop Out Rate • Graduation Plan (RHSP/DAP) • College Ready Criteria on SAT, ACT, TSI in both Reading and Math • High school and district will be announced on 8/1/14

10. Index 4 Grade 9 – 12 Four-year or Five-year Graduation Rate: • Student Groups: 10 including All Students, ELL, sped, Af. Am., Hisp., White, Am. Ind., Asian, Pac. Isl., and Two or More Races • Minimum Size Criteria: • All Students – none • Student groups > 25, applied to the Total in Class (graduates, continuing students, GED recipients, and dropouts)

11. Index 4 Annual Percent of RHP/DAP Student Groups: 8 including All Students, Af. Am., Hisp., White, Am. Ind.. Asian, Pac. Isl., and Two or More Races Minimum Size Criteria: • All Students – none • Student Groups - > 25, applied to number of prior year graduates

12. Accountability Ratings & Distinctions • 23 Campuses Met Standards • 7 campuses earned one or more Academic Achievement Distinction Designations – a total of 15 combined.

13. Texas Academic Performance Report Measures

14. Student Performance • Additional Indicators: • STAAR Percent Met or Exceeded Phase-In • STAAR Percent Met or Exceeded Progress • STAAR Percent Exceeded Progress • Progress of Prior Year STAAR Failers • Progress of Prior Year TAKS Failers • Student Success Initiative • Grade & Subject Requiring Accelerated Instruction • Cumulative Grade & Subject Met Standard

15. Student Performance • Bilingual Education/ESL Performance • STAAR Percent at Phase-In 1 Level II or Above • Progress of Prior Year STAAR Failers • Progress of Prior Year TAKS Failers • Student Success Initiative • Grade & Subject Requiring Accelerated Instruction • Cumulative Grade & Subject Met Standard • 2013 STAAR Participation

16. Student Performance • Other Indicators • Attendance Rate • Annual Dropout Rate (Grades 7 – 8) (Grades 9 – 12) • 4-Year Longitudinal Rate (Gr. 9 – 12) • 5-Year Extended Longitudinal Rate • Federal Graduation Rates (4 year and 5 year) • RHSP/DAP Graduates • Advanced Course/Dual Enrollment Completion • Texas Success Initiative – Higher Ed Readiness Component • College Readiness Graduates • AP/IB Results • SAT/ACT Results • Graduates in Texas IHE • Graduates in Texas IHE Completing One Year without Remediation

17. District Profile • Student Demographics – total students & Graduating Class of 2013 • Student Retention Rates by Grade • Data Quality • Class Size Information • Staff Information • Program Information • Link to PEIMS Financial Standard Report/2013-2014 Financial Actual Report

18. Highlights of 2014 TAPR

19. Phase-in 1 Level II or Above(2014 Passing Standard)State and District Comparison

20. Phase-in 1 Level II or Above(2014 Passing Standard)District 2013 and 2014 Comparison

21. Phase-in 1 Level II or Above(2014 Passing Standard)2013 and 2014 Comparison for Student Groups

22. Post Secondary Readiness – Final Recommended (2014 Passing Standard)State and District Comparison

23. Phase-in 1 Level III or Above(Advanced Academic Performance Level)State and District Comparison

24. Phase-in 1 Level III or Above(Advanced Academic Performance Level)District 2013 and 2014 Comparison

25. STAAR Percent Met or Exceeded Progress2014 State and District Comparison This indicator reflected in Index 2

26. TAKS Exit-Level Cumulative Pass Rate

27. Student Success InitiativePercent Requiring Accelerated Instruction and Cumulative Met Standard

28. Bilingual/ESL Program Performance

29. Attendance and Annual Dropout Rate

30. RHSP/DAP

31. College-Ready Graduates

32. Other College-Readiness Indicators2013 Graduates

33. 2014 Enrollment By Grade Total Students = 17,752

34. Retention Rates by Grade

35. NISD Total Staff

36. Staff Information

37. Program Information2013-2014

38. Financial Standards Report 2013-2014 • New addition to the public report • For information on the PEIMS Financial Standards Report, see: • http://www.tea.state.tx.us/financialstandardreports/