Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School School Accountability Report Card Reported Using Data from the 2014-15 School Year Published During 2015-16 By February 1 of each year, every school in California is required by state law to publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC). The SARC contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. Under the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) all local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to prepare a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), which describes how they intend to meet annual school-specific goals for all pupils, with specific activities to address state and local priorities. Additionally, data reported in an LCAP is to be consistent with data reported in the SARC. For more information about SARC requirements, see the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For more information about the LCFF or LCAP, see the CDE LCFF Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/lc/. For additional information about the school, parents/guardians and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. DataQuest DataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest Web page at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/ that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g., test data, enrollment, high school graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners. Internet Access Internet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access to the Internet at libraries and public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other use restrictions may include the hours of operation, the length of time that a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of software programs available on a workstation, and the ability to print documents. About This School Contact Information (Most Recent Year) School Contact Information School Name------- Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School Street------- 8005 Winkle Ave. City, State, Zip------- Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1149 Phone Number------- 831.464.5670 Principal------- Kerry le Roux E-mail Address------- kleroux@suesd.org Web Site------- Grades Served K-5 CDS Code 44698496049977 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card for Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School Page 1 of 11
District Contact Information District Name------- Soquel Union Elementary School District Phone Number------- (831) 464-5639 Superintendent------ Henry Castaniada E-mail Address------- hjcasaniada@suesd.org Web Site------- www.soqueldo.santacruz.k12.ca.us School Description and Mission Statement (Most Recent Year) School Description Santa Cruz Gardens is a small elementary school of 400 students from T-K through 5th grade, offering a nurturing environment for a child on these critical first steps of his/her education journey. The dedicated faculty is focused on their students academic success as well as their social-emotional development, SCG offers a well-rounded program that emphasizes essential 21st century skills like problem-solving and collaborative learning within the traditional disciplines of reading, writing, social studies and mathematics, infusing technology and digital literacy into a balanced curriculum that aligns to state-adopted standards. Our talented Special Education staff support our students with special needs, providing students with autism and other learning differences the opportunity to thrive in our inclusive classrooms. We are supported in all our efforts by our parent community who are committed to providing essential enrichment opportunities in the areas of music, dance, art, lifeskills, and a number of engaging extra-curricular activities. We Believe. Achievement, success and a lifelong love of learning are supported by clear standards, challenging curricula, quality instruction facilitated by modern technology and aligned assessments. All members of the school community are a part of creating and sustaining a safe, respectful and well-maintained environment. In the value of a diverse school community, and we respect the contributions and talents of each individual. School Vision Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary is a school where students, teachers and support staff can realize their personal and professional best. We are committed to fostering the skills and attitudes necessary for all students to become life long learners. Our school provides a vibrant curriculum, which challenges the whole child at an individual level. Our dynamic arts program gives students a lifetime appreciation of the arts and enables each child to find his or her own talents. The entire community of staff, parents and students working together to ensure a supportive environment that welcomes and respects the diverse backgrounds of everyone. This caring environment is a comforting, warm and inviting place where students can thrive. Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2014-15) Grade Number of Level Students Kindergarten 72 Grade 1 65 Grade 2 64 Grade 3 51 Grade 4 45 Grade 5 52 Total Enrollment 349 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card for Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School Page 2 of 11
Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2014-15) Student Percent of Group Total Enrollment Black or African American 1.4 American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6 Asian 1.1 Hispanic or Latino 41 White 51 Two or More Races 4.9 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 37.8 English Learners 22.1 Students with Disabilities 7.7 A. Conditions of Learning State Priority: Basic The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Basic State Priority (Priority 1): Degree to which teachers are appropriately assigned and fully credentialed in the subject area and for the pupils they are teaching; Pupils have access to standards-aligned instructional materials; and School facilities are maintained in good repair. Teacher Credentials Teachers School District 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2015-16 With Full Credential 19 16 17 97 Without Full Credential 0 0 0 0 Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence (with full credential) 0 0 0 0 Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions Indicator 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 0 0 Total Teacher Misassignments * 0 0 Vacant Teacher Positions 0 0 Note: Misassignments refers to the number of positions filled by teachers who lack legal authorization to teach that grade level, subject area, student group, etc. * Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners. Core Academic Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers (School Year 2014-15) Location of Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects Not Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers This School 100.0 0.0 All Schools in District 100.0 0.0 High-Poverty Schools in District 100.0 0.0 Low-Poverty Schools in District 100.0 0.0 Note: High-poverty schools are defined as those schools with student eligibility of approximately 40 percent or more in the free and reduced price meals program. Low-poverty schools are those with student eligibility of approximately 39 percent or less in the free and reduced price meals program. 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card for Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School Page 3 of 11
Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2015-16) Year and month in which data were collected: 2015 August Quality and Currency of Textbooks and Other Instructional Materials (School Year 2014-15) District wide, texts are adopted from the State of California approved list of texts adopted by the State Board of Education. At the elementary level the adopted texts are: Language Arts--Houghton Mifflin Reading and SRA/McGraw Hill Open Court Reading; Mathematics Pearson Investigations; Social Studies Scotts Foresman Social Studies; Science Scott Foresman (4th and 5th grade) and DELTA FOSS Science.(K-3rd grade). In addition, Reader s Workshop and Writer s Workshop are used to supplement the curriculum. At the Middle School the math teachers are currently piloting materials from Pearson, Engage NY and Carnegie. The science department is adapting materials to begin implementation of NGSS. The Humanitties Department is also looking into materials to pilot while using onine materials from the Achieve the Core, supplemental materials and textbook. Availability of Sufficient s-aligned Textbooks and Other Instructional Materials Sufficient standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials are available for each pupil, including English learners. These texts are consistent with the content and cycles of the curriculum frameworks adopted by the State Board of Education in the core curriculum areas of reading/language arts, mathematics, science, and history-social science, as appropriate. All students have sufficient texts for class work and homework Core Curriculum Area Textbooks and Instructional Materials/ Year of Adoption From Most Recent Adoption? Reading/Language Arts Houghton Mifflin and Readers Workshop Yes Percent of Students Lacking Own Assigned Copy Mathematics Pearson Investigations Yes Science Delta Foss Kits and Scott Foresman Yes History-Social Science Scott Foresman Yes Foreign Language Health Visual and Performing Arts N/A N/A N/A School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (Most Recent Year) School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year 2015-16) Facilities are in good condition and kept clean. School Facility Good Repair Status (Most Recent Year) System Inspected Systems: Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, Sewer Interior: Interior Surfaces X School Facility Good Repair Status (Most Recent Year) Year and month in which data were collected: Repair Status Good Fair Poor X Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card for Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School Page 4 of 11
System Inspected Cleanliness: Overall Cleanliness, Pest/ Vermin Infestation Electrical: Electrical X Restrooms/Fountains: Restrooms, Sinks/ Fountains Safety: Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials X Structural: Structural Damage, Roofs X School Facility Good Repair Status (Most Recent Year) Year and month in which data were collected: Repair Status Good Fair Poor X X Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned External: Playground/School Grounds, Windows/ Doors/Gates/Fences X Overall Facility Rating (Most Recent Year) Year and month in which data were collected: Exemplary Good Fair Poor Overall Rating X B. Pupil Outcomes State Priority: Pupil Achievement The SARC provides the following information relevant to the State priority: Pupil Achievement (Priority 4): Statewide assessments (i.e., California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress [CAASPP], Science California s Tests); and The percentage of pupils who have successfully completed courses that satisfy the requirements for entrance to the University of California and the California State University, or career technical education sequences or programs of study California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Results for All Students (School Year 2014-15) Subject Percent of Students Meeting or Exceeding the State s (grades 3-8 and 11) School District State English Language Arts/Literacy 53 53 44 Mathematics 42 41 33 Note: Percentages are not calculated when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. CAASPP Assessment Results - English Language Arts (ELA) Disaggregated by Student Groups, Grades Three through Eight and Eleven (School Year 2014-15) Number of Students Percent of Students Student Group Grade Enrolled Tested Tested Not Met Nearly Met Met Exceeded All Students 3 52 49 94.2 29 20 31 20 4 47 45 95.7 18 29 31 22 5 52 50 96.2 30 16 32 22 Male 3 21 40.4 19 14 43 24 4 20 42.6 25 15 40 20 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card for Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School Page 5 of 11
Student Group Grade Number of Students Enrolled Tested Tested Not Met Percent of Students Nearly Met Met Exceeded 5 23 44.2 30 17 35 17 Female 3 28 53.8 36 25 21 18 4 25 53.2 12 40 24 24 5 27 51.9 30 15 30 26 Black or African American 4 2 4.3 -- -- -- -- American Indian or Alaska Native 5 1 1.9 -- -- -- -- Asian 3 1 1.9 -- -- -- -- 4 2 4.3 -- -- -- -- Hispanic or Latino 3 23 44.2 35 35 22 9 4 17 36.2 29 41 18 12 5 23 44.2 57 22 22 0 White 3 24 46.2 25 8 38 29 4 22 46.8 5 23 36 36 5 21 40.4 5 5 48 43 Two or More Races 3 1 1.9 -- -- -- -- 4 2 4.3 -- -- -- -- 5 5 9.6 -- -- -- -- Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 3 23 44.2 43 30 17 9 4 17 36.2 29 41 12 18 5 24 46.2 42 25 25 8 English Learners 3 10 19.2 -- -- -- -- 4 6 12.8 -- -- -- -- 5 9 17.3 -- -- -- -- Students with Disabilities 3 3 5.8 -- -- -- -- 4 1 2.1 -- -- -- -- 5 4 7.7 -- -- -- -- Foster Youth 3 -- -- -- -- -- -- 4 -- -- -- -- -- -- 5 -- -- -- -- -- -- Double dashes (--) appear in the table when the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. Note: The number of students tested includes students that did not receive a score; however, the number of students tested is not the number that was used to calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement level percentages are calculated using students with scores. 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card for Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School Page 6 of 11
CAASPP Assessment Results - Mathematics Disaggregated by Student Groups, Grades Three through Eight and Eleven (School Year 2014-15) Number of Students Percent of Students Student Group Grade Enrolled Tested Tested Not Met Nearly Met Met Exceeded All Students 3 52 49 94.2 22 27 37 14 4 47 45 95.7 20 36 31 13 5 52 50 96.2 38 32 14 16 Male 3 21 40.4 10 19 48 24 4 21 44.7 24 19 43 14 5 23 44.2 43 30 13 13 Female 3 28 53.8 32 32 29 7 4 24 51.1 17 50 21 13 5 27 51.9 33 33 15 19 Black or African American 4 2 4.3 -- -- -- -- American Indian or Alaska Native 5 1 1.9 -- -- -- -- Asian 3 1 1.9 -- -- -- -- 4 2 4.3 -- -- -- -- Hispanic or Latino 3 23 44.2 30 30 30 9 4 17 36.2 35 41 18 6 5 23 44.2 74 13 13 0 White 3 24 46.2 17 21 46 17 4 22 46.8 5 36 41 18 5 21 40.4 5 52 10 33 Two or More Races 3 1 1.9 -- -- -- -- 4 2 4.3 -- -- -- -- 5 5 9.6 -- -- -- -- Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 3 23 44.2 39 26 22 13 4 17 36.2 29 47 24 0 5 24 46.2 54 25 17 4 English Learners 3 10 19.2 -- -- -- -- 4 6 12.8 -- -- -- -- 5 9 17.3 -- -- -- -- Students with Disabilities 3 3 5.8 -- -- -- -- 4 2 4.3 -- -- -- -- 5 4 7.7 -- -- -- -- Foster Youth 3 -- -- -- -- -- -- 4 -- -- -- -- -- -- 5 -- -- -- -- -- -- Double dashes (--) appear in the table when the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card for Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School Page 7 of 11
Note: The number of students tested includes students that did not receive a score; however, the number of students tested is not the number that was used to calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement level percentages are calculated using students with scores. California s Tests for All Students in Science (Three-Year Comparison) Subject Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced (meeting or exceeding the state standards) School District State 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Science (grades 5, 8, and 10) 52 53 54 67 64 66 59 60 56 Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. California s Tests Results by Student Group in Science (School Year 2014-15) Student Group Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced All Students in the LEA 66 All Students at the School 54 Male 61 Female 48 American Indian or Alaska Native -- Hispanic or Latino 28 White 76 Two or More Races -- Socioeconomically Disadvantaged -- English Learners -- Students with Disabilities 39 Foster Youth -- Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2014-15) Grade Percent of Students Meeting Fitness s Level Four of Six s Five of Six s Six of Six s ---5--- 19.60 25.50 17.60 Note: Percentages are not calculated when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card for Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School Page 8 of 11
C. Engagement State Priority: Parental Involvement The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Parental Involvement State Priority (Priority 3): Efforts the school district makes to seek parent input in making decisions for the school district and each schoolsite. Opportunities for Parental Involvement (Most Recent Year) Parents play a vital role at Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School. There are many opportunities for parent participation. Formal opportunities include the School Site Council, the Home and School Club and the English Language Learners Advisory Council (ELAC). The Principal also meets monthly with parents at the informal Principal s Coffee morning. Volunteering in the classroom and driving on field trips is encouraged and appreciated. Staying in contact with your child s teacher, reviewing homework and papers sent home, attending Back to School Night and Open House activities and participating in parent-teacher conferences are essential ways of strengthening the partnership between home and school. State Priority: School Climate The SARC provides the following information relevant to the School Climate State Priority (Priority 6): Pupil suspension rates; Pupil expulsion rates; and Other local measures on the sense of safety. Suspensions and Expulsions Rate School District State 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Suspensions------- 0.28 4.96 1.05 3.86 4.93 3.20 5.07 4.36 3.80 Expulsions------- 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.13 0.10 0.09 School Safety Plan (Most Recent Year) Our school district is a small district with approximately 2,000 pupils. Therefore, all schools are covered by a district wide Safe Schools Plan. This plan stresses emergency preparation and was developed in conjunction with law enforcement and county emergency services. All buildings housing students meet Field Act standards. The Fire Department and the district inspect facilities annually. D. Other SARC Information The information in this section is required to be in the SARC but is not included in the state priorities for LCFF. Adequate Yearly Progress Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2014-15) AYP Criteria School District State Made AYP Overall Yes Yes Yes Met Participation Rate: English-Language Arts Yes Yes Yes Met Participation Rate: Mathematics Yes Yes Yes Met Percent Proficient: English-Language Arts N/A N/A N/A Met Percent Proficient: Mathematics N/A N/A N/A Met Attendance Rate Yes Yes Yes Met Graduation Rate N/A N/A Yes 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card for Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School Page 9 of 11
Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2015-16) Indicator School District Program Improvement Status In PI In PI First Year of Program Improvement 2012-2013 2012-2013 Year in Program Improvement* Year 2 Year 2 Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement N/A 2 Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement N/A 100.0 Note: Cells with N/A values do not require data. Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary) Grade Level 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Avg. Number of Classes Avg. Number of Classes Avg. Number of Classes Class Class Class Size 1-20 21-32 33+ Size 1-20 21-32 33+ Size 1-20 21-32 33+ K 28 3 19 2 2 10 7 1 30 1 28 2 27 2 2 29 2 28 1 25 3 3 28 1 28 2 26 2 4 29 2 28 2 33 1 5 32 2 31 2 32 1 1 Other 6 1 Note: Number of classes indicates how many classes fall into each size category (a range of total students per class). Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2014-15) Title Number of FTE Assigned to School Academic Counselor------- 0 Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor Counselor (Social/Behavioral or Career Development) 1 N/A Library Media Teacher (Librarian) 0 N/A Library Media Services Staff (Paraprofessional).5 N/A Psychologist-------.5 N/A Social Worker-------.3 N/A Nurse-------.3 N/A Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist 1 N/A Resource Specialist------- 1 N/A Other------- 0 N/A Note: Cells with N/A values do not require data. One Full Time Equivalent (FTE) equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time. 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card for Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School Page 10 of 11
Expenditures per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2013-14) Level Total Expenditures Per Pupil Supplemental/ Restricted Basic/ Unrestricted Average Teacher Salary School Site------- 8675 4610 4066 $62,178 District------- N/A N/A 4004 $63,810 Percent Difference: School Site and District N/A N/A 1.5-2.6 State------- N/A N/A $5,348 $69,086 Percent Difference: School Site and State N/A N/A -24.0-10.0 Note: Cells with N/A values do not require data. Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2014-15) Categorical programs funded one part-time teacher to deliver supplemental services in Language Arts for Title 1 students, and English Language Development (ELD) for English Language Learners. Categorical funds also funded one part-time library assistant, and partially supported the establishing of an after school homework center for students performing below grade level in ELA and/or Math. The Reading/ELD teacher provided targeted small group reading intervention for "at risk of retention" students and English Language Development instruction for English Language Learners. The library assistant coordinated the school wide Accelerated Reader program. Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2013-14) Category District Amount State Average for Districts In Same Category Beginning Teacher Salary $33,922 $42,723 Mid-Range Teacher Salary $58,007 $65,936 Highest Teacher Salary $77,681 $84,545 Average Principal Salary (Elementary) $97,006 $106,864 Average Principal Salary (Middle) $104,255 $110,494 Average Principal Salary (High) $103,499 Superintendent Salary $179,654 $159,133 Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries 39% 40% Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries 8% 6% For detailed information on salaries, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. Professional Development (Most Recent Three Years) For the past three years teachers have participated in three professional development days per year when students had 'no school' days. In addition for the past two years every teacher has been given the opportunity to be released from school for six additional days of professional development. Silicon Valley Math Initiative has been offered as a summer week-long training opportunity for the past three years. Approximately 20 teachers participated each year. In the summer of 2015 a week-long Mini-Merit technology training was offered and 19 teachers participated. This year elementary teachers participated in two PD days for Readers and Writers Workshop. Math and technology were the focus of the remaining PD days. 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card for Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School Page 11 of 11