Standardized Assessment & Data Overview December 21, 2015
Peters Township School District, as a public school entity, will enable students to realize their potential to learn, live, lead and succeed. 2
Attainment and Growth Career and College Readiness Accountability (School Performance Profile) 3
New Exams The new PSSA Exams were administered in the Spring of 2015 to students in Grades 3 8. Exams were fully aligned to new, more rigorous PA Core Standards. The 2015 PSSA exams measured different content than previously administered PSSAs exams. The PSSA Reading Exam was changed to the PSSA English Language Arts (ELA) exam, which tests both reading and writing. Some material was tested a full grade level earlier than under the previous Academic Content Standards. 4
Raising the Bar The State Board of Education approved new cut off scores for determining student performance. A committee of 58 Pennsylvania educators developed the cut off scores in June 2015. The new cut off scores have resulted in fewer students scoring proficient and advanced across Pennsylvania. Student performance on the new PSSA Exams can not be compared to performance on prior PSSA Exams. 5
It isn t useful to compare these student results directly to past results, because the tests are different. Student performance hasn t changed, but the test has changed considerably in some grades. -- Nicole Reigelman Pennsylvania Department of Education Press Secretary 6
The District continues to outperform the State on the Grade 3 PSSA Exams. PSSA Grade 3 Math achievement scores are an area to celebrate. *See Handout #2 for PSSA Scores for Allegheny and Washington County Schools Data 7
Below Basic Basic 16.2% 1.1% Advanced Advanced Proficient 24.3% Basic Below Basic Proficient 58.4% State Grade 3: ELA 13% Advanced 49.1% Proficient 24.6% Basic 13.3% Below Basic 8
Below Basic 2.2% Basic Advanced 5.3% 19.4% Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic Proficient 73.1% State Grade 3: ELA 13% Advanced 49.1% Proficient 24.6% Basic 13.3% Below Basic 9
Below Basic 4.3% Advanced Basic Proficient 16.2% Basic Advanced 41.6% Below Basic Proficient 37.9% State Grade 3: Math 20% Advanced 28.5% Proficient 23.6% Basic 27.9% Below Basic 10
Below Basic 3.2% Basic 6.5% Advanced Proficient Proficient 39.8% Advanced 50.5% Basic Below Basic State Grade 3: Math 20% Advanced 28.5% Proficient 23.6% Basic 27.9% Below Basic 11
BH 2015 2014 20.6 21.6 Percent Prof/Advanced BH PV State 2015 82.7 92.5 62.1 2014 91.9 95.8 70.3 PV 2015 2014 25.5 30.4 0 10 20 30 40 50 12
BH 2015 2014 15.9 31 Percent Prof/Advanced BH PV State 2015 79.5 90.3 48.5 2014 90.9 93.8 75 PV 2015 2014 18.8 41.8 0 10 20 30 40 50 13
Pleasant Valley Elementary School Bower Hill Elementary School 14
Students at McMurray continue to outperform students in the State on PSSA Exams. The gap between McMurray PSSA proficiency and State PSSA proficiency increased in all grades and subjects between 2014 and 2015. Growth data (PVAAS) is strong and positive. 15
Below Basic Basic 4.6% 10.7% Proficient 35.6% Advanced 49.1% Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic State Grade 4: ELA 21.6% Advanced 37% Proficient 28.6% Basic 12.8% Below Basic 16
Basic 30.2% Below Basic 7.5% Advanced Advanced Proficient 24.6% Basic Proficient 37.7% Below Basic State Grade 4: Math 16.9% Advanced 27.5% Proficient 30.8% Basic 24.7% Below Basic 17
PVAAS measures a group of students growth across time, i.e., across years. Compares student performance to his/her own performance. Measures student achievement as a result of the influence of educational practices, classroom curricula, instructional methods, and professional development. *See Handout #1 for District-level PVAAS Data 18
McMurray Grade 4: Growth Data Mathematics ELA 1 2 1 2 5 3 5 3 4 4 Moderate evidence that the group did not meet the Standard for PA Academic Growth. Evidence that the group met the Standard for PA Academic Growth. Moderate evidence that the group exceeded the Standard for PA Academic Growth. There were not enough students to define growth. 19
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 96 94 94 95.8 95 83 82 78 78.8 77.1 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 McM Science State Science 20
1 2 5 3 4 Moderate evidence that the group did not meet the Standard for PA Academic Growth. Evidence that the group met the Standard for PA Academic Growth. Moderate evidence that the group exceeded the Standard for PA Academic Growth. There were not enough students to define growth. 21
Below Basic Basic 1.2% Advanced 5.8% Proficient Advanced 43.6% Basic Below Basic Proficient 49.4% State Grade 5: ELA 17.8% Advanced 44.2% Proficient 24.8% Basic 13.2% Below Basic 22
Below Basic 5.7% Basic 14.2% Proficient 36.6% Advanced 43.5% Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic State Grade 5: Math 15.4% Advanced 27.4% Proficient 31.4% Basic 25.8% Below Basic 23
Mathematics McMurray, Grade 5: Growth Data ELA 1 2 1 2 3 3 5 5 4 4 Moderate evidence that the group did not meet the Standard for PA Academic Growth. Evidence that the group met the Standard for PA Academic Growth. Moderate evidence that the group exceeded the Standard for PA Academic Growth. There were not enough students to define growth. 24
Below Basic 0.9% Basic 8.0% Advanced Proficient Proficient 42.2% Advanced 49.0% Basic Below Basic State Grade 6: ELA 21.3% Advanced 39.5% Proficient 29.4% Basic 9.8% Below Basic 25
Basic 20.5% Below Basic 5.7% Proficient 43.0% Advanced 30.8% Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic State Grade 6: Math 11.3% Advanced 28.5% Proficient 35.2% Basic 25% Below Basic 26
Mathematics McMurray Grade 6: Growth Data ELA 1 2 1 2 3 3 5 5 4 4 Moderate evidence that the group did not meet the Standard for PA Academic Growth. Evidence that the group met the Standard for PA Academic Growth. Moderate evidence that the group exceeded the Standard for PA Academic Growth. There were not enough students to define growth. 27
Grade 4 2015 26.1 2014 22.4 Percent Prof/Advanced Gr. 4 State 2015 84.7 58.6 2014 91 68.6 Gr. 5 State Grade 5 2015 2014 31 28.7 2015 93 62 2014 89.2 60.5 Gr. 6 State Grade 6 2015 2014 23.7 30.4 2015 91.2 60.8 2014 88.2 64.5 0 10 20 30 40 50 28
Percent Prof/Advanced Gr. 4 State Grade 4 2015 17.9 2015 62.3 44.4 2014 16.9 2014 93.1 76.2 Gr. 5 State Grade 5 2015 2014 21.2 37.3 2015 80.1 42.8 2014 88.4 67.2 Gr. 6 State Grade 6 2015 2014 19.1 34 2015 73.8 39.8 2014 91 71.9 0 10 20 30 40 50 29
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Students at PTMS continue to outperform students in the State on the PSSA exams. The gap between PTMS PSSA proficiency and State PSSA proficiency increased in all grades and subjects between 2014 and 2015 Growth data (PVAAS) is strong and positive. 31
Below Basic 0.3% Basic 8.1% Advanced 37.5% Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic Proficient 54.1% State Grade 7: ELA 17% Advanced 41.9% Proficient 34.9% Basic 6.2% Below Basic 32
Basic 29.6% Below Basic 4.8% Advanced 26.0% Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic Proficient 39.6% State Grade 7: Math 9.6% Advanced 23.5% Proficient 33.6% Basic 33.3% Below Basic 33
PTMS Grade 7: Growth Data Mathematics ELA 1 2 1 2 3 3 5 5 4 4 Moderate evidence that the group did not meet the Standard for PA Academic Growth. Evidence that the group met the Standard for PA Academic Growth. Moderate evidence that the group exceeded the Standard for PA Academic Growth. There were not enough students to define growth. 34
Below Basic 0.8% Basic 6.5% Advanced 35.5% Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic Proficient 57.2% State Grade 8: ELA 14.6% Advanced 43.8% Proficient 31.2% Basic 10.5% Below Basic 35
Below Basic Basic 29.0% 6.2% Advanced 21.8% Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic Proficient 43.0% State Grade 8: Math 8% Advanced 21.9% Proficient 32.8% Basic 37.3% Below Basic 36
PTMS Grade 8: Growth Data Mathematics ELA 1 2 1 2 5 3 5 3 Moderate evidence that the group did not meet the Standard for PA Academic Growth. Evidence that the group met the Standard for PA Academic Growth. 4 4 Moderate evidence that the group exceeded the Standard for PA Academic Growth. There were not enough students to define growth. 37
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 82 83 87 87.1 87.1 58 59 60 60.5 58.8 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 MS Science State Science 38
Science 1 2 5 3 Moderate evidence that the group did not meet the Standard for PA Academic Growth. Evidence that the group met the Standard for PA Academic Growth. 4 Moderate evidence that the group exceeded the Standard for PA Academic Growth. There were not enough students to define growth. 39
Grade 8 2015 2014 17.6 34.3 Percent Prof/Advanced Gr. 8 State 2015 92.7 58.4 2014 97.2 79.6 Grade 7 2015 2014 23.7 32.7 Gr. 7 State 2015 91.6 58.9 2014 95.7 72 0 10 20 30 40 50 40
Grade 8 2015 2014 23.3 34.9 Percent Prof/Advanced Gr. 8 State 2015 64.8 29.9 2014 96.9 73.6 Grade 7 2015 2014 20.8 32.5 Gr. 7 State 2015 65.6 33.1 2014 96.5 75.7 0 10 20 30 40 50 41
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PVAAS Growth/Achievement High Achievement Low Growth High Achievement High Growth Low Achievement Low Growth Low Achievement High Growth 43
High Achievement Low Growth 80 60 South Fayette USC Mt Lebanon High Achievement High Growth Peters Township 40 20 0-12 -10-8 -6-4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 Low Achievement Low Growth -20-40 Low Achievement High Growth 44
High Achievement Low Growth 80 60 USC High Achievement High Growth Mt Lebanon South Fayette Peters Township 40 20 0-12 -10-8 -6-4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 Low Achievement Low Growth -20-40 Low Achievement High Growth 45
PTHS Students continue to outperform students in the State on Keystone Exams. Two students of the Class of 2016 were named National Merit Semifinalists (represents less than 1% of students in US). Nine students were named Commended Students on the 2015 PSAT Exam. Advanced Placement Exam performance continues to improve. 46
15 6.7 22.3 4.4 7.8 35.6 58.3 50 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Below Basic Basic Proficient Advanced State HS (n=90) 47
9.4 17.3 6.1 30.6 46 43.4 47.2 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Below Basic Basic Proficient Advanced State HS (n=53) 48
3 14 3.8 15.4 3.8 38 45 76.9 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Below Basic Basic Proficient Advanced State HS (n=26) 49
14.9 3 3.4 1.1 17.1 24.7 14 10.2 13.8 39.2 37.9 37.3 46.4 47.6 44.8 44.5 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 State HS (n=166) HS* (n=29) MS (n=362) Below Basic Basic Proficient Advanced * First Time Test Takers Only 50
23.1 2.3 2 30.4 18.2 12.4 25.5 33.8 34.3 20.9 45.8 51.3 100 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 State HS (n=391) HS* (n=347) MS (n=16) Below Basic Basic Proficient Advanced * First Time Test Takers Only 51
10.8 0.8 0.6 10.5 8.6 7.8 18.6 19.4 30.7 50.7 70.1 71.4 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 State HS (n=371) HS* (n=350) Below Basic Basic Proficient Advanced * First Time Test Takers Only 52
Keystone Growth Data Algebra Literature 5 1 2 1 2 3 5 3 4 4 Moderate evidence that the group did not meet the Standard for PA Academic Growth. Evidence that the group met the Standard for PA Academic Growth. Moderate evidence that the group exceeded the Standard for PA Academic Growth. There were not enough students to define growth. 53
1 2 3 Biology 5 4 Moderate evidence that the group did not meet the Standard for PA Academic Growth. Evidence that the group met the Standard for PA Academic Growth. Moderate evidence that the group exceeded the Standard for PA Academic Growth. There were not enough students to define growth. 54
PVAAS Growth/Achievement High Achievement Low Growth High Achievement High Growth Low Achievement Low Growth Low Achievement High Growth 55
High Achievement Low Growth 100 High Achievement High Growth South Fayette 80 60 40 Mt. Lebanon Peters Township USC 20 0-10 -2 6 14 22-20 Low Achievement Low Growth Low Achievement High Growth 56
High Achievement Low Growth South Fayette 100 80 60 Peters Township Mt. Lebanon High Achievement High Growth USC 40 20 0-10 -8-6 -4-2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20-20 Low Achievement Low Growth Low Achievement High Growth 57
High Achievement Low Growth South Fayette 100 80 Mt. Lebanon Peters Township High Achievement High Growth 60 40 20 0-10 -8-6 -4-2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20-20 Low Achievement Low Growth Low Achievement High Growth 58
Members of the Class of 2015 were offered more than $7.2 million in scholarships. The Class of 2015 included six National Merit Finalists, with two earning National Merit Scholarships, and seven National Merit Commended Students. 20 student athletes from the Class of 2015 signed National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. 59
Of the 351 graduates in the class of 2015: 87% enrolled in a 4-year institution 8% enrolled in a 2-year institution or trade/technical school 5% sought employment, went into military service, chose athletics, or were undecided 60
1. Penn State University (45) 2. University of Pittsburgh (32) 3. Community College of Allegheny County (22) 4. West Virginia University (17) 5. Kent State University (16) 6. University of Dayton (13) 7. Indiana University of Pennsylvania (11) 8. Duquesne University (7) University of Kentucky (7) 10. Robert Morris University (6) St. Francis University (6) **Other Notable Schools Attended: Carnegie Mellon University (3), Case Western Reserve University (1), Syracuse University (1), The Ohio State University (3), United States Air Force Academy (1), Virginia Tech (3), and the University of Virginia (2). 61
SAT Scores increased in all three exams. Pennsylvania and national scores remained stagnant or decreased. The ACT Composite Score remained fairly flat and in-line with Pennsylvania and national scores. *See Handout #3 for HS SAT Composite Score Rankings for Allegheny and Washington County High Schools 62
556 501 514 556 501 514 555 504 514 551 504 513 555 504 511 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 PTSD PA US 100 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 (304) (324) (335) (335) (332) 63
546 490 494 545 491 496 534 494 496 534 497 497 542 499 495 800 700 600 500 400 300 PTSD PA US 200 100 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 (304) (324) (335) (337) (332) 64
530 475 483 541 480 488 526 482 488 517 480 487 524 482 484 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 PTSD PA US 100 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 (304) (324) (335) (337) (332) 65
24.3 22.3 21.1 24.6 22.4 21.1 23.9 22.7 20.9 25.1 22.7 21 25 22.9 21 35 30 25 20 PTSD (169) 15 10 State National 5 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 66
40 51 58 59 55 72 72 70 76 91 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 PTSD State 20 10 0 English Algebra Social Biology All 4 Comp Science 67
91% of PTHS test takers scored a 3 or higher. 350 students took 814 AP Exams with 317 students scoring a 3 or higher. 17 students qualified for the National AP Scholar Award by earning an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams. 70 students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. 68
60 61 61 61 61 67 68 68 69 68 85 85 85 91 91 100 80 60 PTSD 40 PA Global 20 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 (422) (563) (652) (756) (814) +58 69
Course 5 4 3 2 1 Number Taking Course Took Exam % Taking Exams % Earned 3+ Biology 11 28 18 2 0 72 59 81% 97% Calculus AB 59 12 4 2 0 78 77 99% 97% Calculus BC 15 6 4 0 0 28 25 89% 100% Chemistry 5 22 27 10 0 72 64 89% 84% Chinese 0 2 0 0 0 n/a 2 n/a 100% Comp Sci A 0 2 0 1 0 5 3 60% 67% Eng Lang 3 19 28 5 0 57 55 96% 91% Eng Lit 7 22 18 9 0 77 56 73% 84% Euro Hist 4 9 9 0 0 37 22 59% 100% French Lang 1 1 3 2 0 11 7 64% 71% 70
Course 5 4 3 2 1 Enrolled in course Took Exam % Taking Exam % Earned 3+ German Lang 1 2 5 1 0 22 9 41% 89% Macroeconomics 8 13 5 5 2 44 33 75% 79% Microeconomics 4 11 8 3 2 44 28 66% 83% Physics C: EM 6 7 1 3 0 30 17 57% 82% Physics C: 11 11 5 2 0 30 29 97% 93% Mech Psychology 10 20 12 10 3 72 55 76% 76% Spanish Lang 2 10 9 1 0 32 22 69% 95% Statistics 27 53 41 7 0 144 128 89% 95% US Govt / Pol 7 2 2 0 0 14 11 79% 100% US History 24 39 34 9 3 113 109 69% 89% World History 0 0 1 0 0 n/a 1 n/a 100% 71
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Pennsylvania School Performance Profile (SPP) Replaced Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). 73
Due to the change in the PSSA Exams, only schools with a Grade 11 received a School Performance Profile Score. 74
Based on multiple indicators of Achievement, Growth, and Career and College Readiness, schools can earn a School Performance Profile (SPP) Score of up to *107. 90-100 80-89 70-79 60-69 Below 60 * Up to 7 additional points may be earned through extra credit. Not all schools are eligible to earn all 7 extra credit points. 75
90.3 Indicators of Academic Achievement Algebra I - Percent Proficient or Advanced on Keystone 93.70 Literature - Percent Proficient or Advanced on Keystone 96.16 Biology - Percent Proficient or Advanced on Keystone 86.85 SAT/ACT College Ready Benchmark 100.00 Other Academic Indicators Cohort Graduation Rate 99.72 Attendance Rate 94.14 Advanced Placement or College Credit 100.00 PSAT/Plan Participation 100.00 76
90.3 Indicators of Closing the Achievement Gap All Students Math - Percent of Required Gap Closure Met 100.00 Reading - Percent of Required Gap Closure Met 9.86 Science - Percent of Required Gap Closure Met 100.00 Indicators of Closing the Achievement Gap Historically Underperforming Students Math-Percent of Required Gap Closure Met 100 Reading-Percent of Required Gap Closure Met 34.78 Science-Percent of Required Gap Closure Met 100.00 77
90.3 Extra Credit for Academic Achievement Percent Keystone Advanced Algebra 1 34.25 Percent Keystone Advanced Literature 14.52 Percent Keystone Advanced Biology 34.52 Percent Advanced Industry Standards- Based Competency Assessments Percent 3 or Higher on an AP Exam 100.00 IS 78
High School Name SPP Hampton Township High School (Allegheny) 94.5 Moon Area High School (Allegheny) 94.1 West Allegheny High School (Allegheny) 93.2 Mt. Lebanon High School (Allegheny) 92 Upper St. Clair High School (Allegheny) 92 Peters Township High School 90.3 North Allegheny High School (Allegheny) 89.9 Slippery Rock High School (Butler) 89.9 Charleroi High School (Washington) 89.8 Fox Chapel Area High School (Allegheny) 89.2 Blackhawk High School (Beaver) 88.4 Connellsville Area High School (Fayette) 87.9 79
School Name SPP Peters Township High School 90.3 21 st Century Cyber School 69.2 Achievement House Cyber Charter School 44.8 Agora Cyber Charter School 46.4 Commonwealth Connections Academy Cyber Charter School 48.8 Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School 85.0 PA Cyber Charter School 65.3 PA Distant Learning Cyber Charter School 49.2 PA Leadership Cyber Charter 54.7 80
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