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2016 Report Card - Urban Science Academy


This report card contains information required by the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) for our school and district including: student enrollment and teacher qualifications, student achievement, accountability, and the progress our school is making toward narrowing proficiency gaps for different groups of students.

Enrollment and Educator Data (2015-16 School Year)

About the Data
Enrollment (2015-16)
 School District State
497 53,530 953,429
Race/Ethnicity (%)
African American or Black 50.3 32.4 8.8
Asian 1.4 8.7 6.5
Hispanic or Latino 36.0 41.5 18.6
Multi-race, Non-Hispanic 3.4 2.8 3.2
Native American 0.4 0.3 0.2
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0 0.2 0.1
White 8.5 14.2 62.7
Gender (%)
Male 59.2 51.9 51.2
Female 40.8 48.1 48.8
Selected Populations (%)
English Language Learner 11.9 30.3 9.0
Economically Disadvantaged 50.7 49.5 27.4
Students w/Disabilities 26.4 19.6 17.2
First Language Not English 38.8 47.8 19.0

Grades Offered:
12
Educator Data (2015-16)
 SchoolDistrictState
Total # of Teachers-- 72,384.1
Percentage of Teachers Licensed in Teaching Assignment-- 97.4
Total Number of Classes in Core Academic Areas-- 348,472
Percentage of Core Academic Classes Taught by Teachers Who are Highly Qualified-- 96.3
Percentage of Core Academic Classes Taught by Teachers Who are Not Highly Qualified-- 3.7
Student/Teacher Ratio- to 1- to 1 13.2 to 1
Percentage of Public Elementary and Secondary School Teachers Issued Waivers-- 0.9
 

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2016 MCAS Results by Student Group by Grade and Subject

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GRADE LEVEL 10 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
 
 
GRADE LEVEL 10 - MATHEMATICS
 
 
GRADE LEVEL 10 - SCIENCE AND TECH/ENG

* Note: Grade 10 Science and Technology/Engineering results represent the highest achievement level attained by students by the end of grade 10. In addition, only students enrolled for two full years in the state/district/school are included in state/district/school achievement level results.

 
 
ALL GRADES - ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
 
 
ALL GRADES - MATHEMATICS
 
 
ALL GRADES - SCIENCE AND TECH/ENG
 

2016 Accountability Data - Urban Science Academy

Accountability Information
Accountability and Assistance Level

Level 3

Among lowest performing 20% of schools and subgroups
Focus on Afr. Amer./Black -High needs -

Very low assessment participation (Less than 90%)
Focus on Afr. Amer./Black -Students w/disabilities -Economically disadvantaged -Hispanic/Latino -High needs -All students -
This school's overall performance relative to other schools in same school type (School percentiles: 1-99)
All students:Percentile in school type = 5Percentile in school type = 5  5
This school’s progress toward narrowing proficiency gaps (Cumulative Progress and Performance Index: 1-100)
Student Group
(Click group to view subgroup data)
On Target = 75 or higher - Red Marker
Less progressMore progress
All studentsPPI = 45, Target = 75PPI = 45, Target = 75PPI = 45, Target = 75 45Did Not Meet Target
High needsPPI = 60, Target = 75PPI = 60, Target = 75PPI = 60, Target = 75 60Did Not Meet Target
Econ. Disadvantaged -
EL and Former EL -
Students w/ disabilities -
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -
Asian -
Afr. Amer./BlackPPI = 39, Target = 75PPI = 39, Target = 75PPI = 39, Target = 75 39Did Not Meet Target
Hispanic/LatinoPPI = 38, Target = 75PPI = 38, Target = 75PPI = 38, Target = 75 38Did Not Meet Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. -
White -
 

Urban Science Academy:
Accountability Data Detail

2016 English Language Arts Proficiency Gap Narrowing
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Baseline CPI 2015 CPI 2016 CPI CPI Change 2016 Target 6 Year Goal CPI Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCPI = 91.6, Target = 97.8CPI = 91.6, Target = 97.8CPI = 91.6, Target = 97.8 96.2 92.7 91.6 -1.1 97.8 98.1 98325No Change
High needsCPI = 90.1, Target = 97.7CPI = 90.1, Target = 97.7CPI = 90.1, Target = 97.7 96.0 92.2 90.1 -2.1 97.7 98.0 196325No Change
Econ. DisadvantagedCPI = 92.6, Target = 94.8CPI = 92.6, Target = 94.8CPI = 92.6, Target = 94.8 94.3 94.3 92.6 -1.7 94.8 97.2 204425No Change
EL and Former EL -------14--
Students w/ disabilities  77.6---- 88.8-29--
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. ----------
Asian ----------
Afr. Amer./BlackCPI = 90, Target = 98.5CPI = 90, Target = 98.5CPI = 90, Target = 98.5 97.4 94.0 90.0 -4.0 98.5 98.7 22350Declined
Hispanic/LatinoCPI = 94.3, Target = 98.4CPI = 94.3, Target = 98.4CPI = 94.3, Target = 98.4 97.3- 94.3 -1.8 98.4 98.7 623525No Change
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------3--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. ----------
White -------10--
2016 Mathematics Proficiency Gap Narrowing
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Baseline CPI 2015 CPI 2016 CPI CPI Change 2016 Target 6 Year Goal CPI Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCPI = 74.7, Target = 89.5CPI = 74.7, Target = 89.5CPI = 74.7, Target = 89.5 82.0 73.3 74.7 1.4 89.5 91.0 78550Improved Below Target
High needsCPI = 73.8, Target = 89.2CPI = 73.8, Target = 89.2CPI = 73.8, Target = 89.2 81.5 71.2 73.8 2.6 89.2 90.8 166450Improved Below Target
Econ. DisadvantagedCPI = 76.1, Target = 76.5CPI = 76.1, Target = 76.5 74.4 74.4 76.1 1.7 76.5 87.2 184575On Target
EL and Former EL -------14--
Students w/ disabilities  69.8---- 84.9-27--
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. ----------
Asian ----------
Afr. Amer./BlackCPI = 72.2, Target = 89.4CPI = 72.2, Target = 89.4CPI = 72.2, Target = 89.4 81.9 72.7 72.2 -0.5 89.4 91.0 203625No Change
Hispanic/LatinoCPI = 75, Target = 95.9CPI = 75, Target = 95.9CPI = 75, Target = 95.9 92.9- 75.0 -12.5 95.9 96.5 38360Declined
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------3--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. ----------
White -------10--
2016 Science Proficiency Gap Narrowing
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Baseline CPI 2015 CPI 2016 CPI CPI Change 2016 Target 6 Year Goal CPI Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCPI = 63.1, Target = 83.9CPI = 63.1, Target = 83.9CPI = 63.1, Target = 83.9 72.4 59.7 63.1 3.4 83.9 86.2 38050Improved Below Target
High needsCPI = 61.3, Target = 83.2CPI = 61.3, Target = 83.2CPI = 61.3, Target = 83.2 71.2 55.6 61.3 5.7 83.2 85.6 46050Improved Below Target
Econ. DisadvantagedCPI = 60.8, Target = 60.2CPI = 60.8, Target = 60.2 56.6 56.6 60.8 4.2 60.2 78.3 44475On Target
EL and Former EL -------12--
Students w/ disabilities  45.8---- 72.9-26--
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. ----------
Asian ----------
Afr. Amer./BlackCPI = 63.5, Target = 82.5CPI = 63.5, Target = 82.5CPI = 63.5, Target = 82.5 70.0 65.2 63.5 -1.7 82.5 85.0 123725No Change
Hispanic/LatinoCPI = 62.1, Target = 83.3CPI = 62.1, Target = 83.3CPI = 62.1, Target = 83.3 71.3- 62.1 -0.4 83.3 85.7 113325No Change
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------2--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. ----------
White -------8--
2016 English Language Arts Extra Credit
  Extra credit for increasing % Advanced (10% or more) Extra credit for decreasing % Warning/Failing (10% or more)
2015
% Advanced
2016
% Advanced
N PPI Points 2015
% Warning/Failing
2016
% Warning/Failing
N PPI Points
All students 9.7 7.2830 0.0 3.6830
High needs 9.8 6.3630 0.0 4.8630
Econ. Disadvantaged 11.4 9.1440 0.0 2.3440
EL and Former EL--14---14-
Students w/ disabilities--29---29-
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--------
Asian--------
Afr. Amer./Black 9.5 8.6350 0.0 5.7350
Hispanic/Latino 10.5 5.7350 2.6 2.9350
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.--3---3-
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--------
White--10---10-
2016 Mathematics Extra Credit
  Extra credit for increasing % Advanced (10% or more) Extra credit for decreasing % Warning/Failing (10% or more)
2015
% Advanced
2016
% Advanced
N PPI Points 2015
% Warning/Failing
2016
% Warning/Failing
N PPI Points
All students 18.9 10.6850 21.6 18.88525
High needs 17.3 7.8640 23.1 21.9640
Econ. Disadvantaged 17.8 6.7450 22.2 17.84525
EL and Former EL--14---14-
Students w/ disabilities--27---27-
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--------
Asian--------
Afr. Amer./Black 15.9 5.6360 27.3 22.23625
Hispanic/Latino 22.2 13.9360 0.0 16.7360
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.--3---3-
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--------
White--10---10-
2016 Science Extra Credit
  Extra credit for increasing % Advanced (10% or more) Extra credit for decreasing % Warning/Failing (10% or more)
2015
% Advanced
2016
% Advanced
N PPI Points 2015
% Warning/Failing
2016
% Warning/Failing
N PPI Points
All students 3.7 1.3800 31.5 28.8800
High needs 2.5 1.7600 37.5 35.0600
Econ. Disadvantaged 2.9 2.3440 38.2 34.14425
EL and Former EL--12---12-
Students w/ disabilities--26---26-
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--------
Asian--------
Afr. Amer./Black 3.0 2.7370 21.2 24.3370
Hispanic/Latino 2.6 0.0330 23.7 30.3330
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.--2---2-
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--------
White--8---8-
2016 English Language Arts Growth
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2015 SGP 2016 SGP SGP Change 6 Year Goal Met Safe Harbor? N PPI Points Rating
All studentsSGP = 30.5, Target = 51SGP = 30.5, Target = 51SGP = 30.5, Target = 51 36.5 30.5 -6.0 51.0No6625Below Target
High needsSGP = 34, Target = 51SGP = 34, Target = 51SGP = 34, Target = 51 36.0 34.0 -2.0 51.0No4925Below Target
Econ. DisadvantagedSGP = 44, Target = 51SGP = 44, Target = 51SGP = 44, Target = 51 36.0 44.0 8.0 51.0No3450Below Target
EL and Former EL --- 51.0-12--
Students w/ disabilities --- 51.0-21--
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 51.0----
Asian --- 51.0----
Afr. Amer./BlackSGP = 30, Target = 51SGP = 30, Target = 51SGP = 30, Target = 51 48.0 30.0 -18.0 51.0No290Below Target
Hispanic/LatinoSGP = 36, Target = 51SGP = 36, Target = 51SGP = 36, Target = 51 63.0 36.0 -27.0 51.0No2925Below Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 51.0-3--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 51.0----
White --- 51.0-5--
2016 Mathematics Growth
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2015 SGP 2016 SGP SGP Change 6 Year Goal Met Safe Harbor? N PPI Points Rating
All studentsSGP = 41, Target = 51SGP = 41, Target = 51SGP = 41, Target = 51 38.0 41.0 3.0 51.0No6850Below Target
High needsSGP = 43.5, Target = 51SGP = 43.5, Target = 51SGP = 43.5, Target = 51 31.5 43.5 12.0 51.0No5075On Target
Econ. DisadvantagedSGP = 40, Target = 51SGP = 40, Target = 51SGP = 40, Target = 51 30.0 40.0 10.0 51.0No3575On Target
EL and Former EL --- 51.0-12--
Students w/ disabilities --- 51.0-21--
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 51.0----
Asian --- 51.0----
Afr. Amer./BlackSGP = 40.5, Target = 51SGP = 40.5, Target = 51SGP = 40.5, Target = 51 33.0 40.5 7.5 51.0No3050Below Target
Hispanic/LatinoSGP = 41, Target = 51SGP = 41, Target = 51SGP = 41, Target = 51 64.0 41.0 -23.0 51.0No2950Below Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 51.0-3--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 51.0----
White --- 51.0-6--
2016 Extra credit for English language proficiency growth
  2016 SGPA 2016 Target SGPA N Included PPI Points
All students 41.5 60.0280
High needs 41.5 60.0280
EL and Former EL- 60.028-
2015 4-Year Cohort Graduation Rate
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2014 Rate 2015 Rate Change Annual Target 6 Year Goal N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCohort Graduation Rate = 60.3, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 60.3, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 60.3, Target = 80 64.9 60.3 -4.6 80.0 90.01260Declined
High needsCohort Graduation Rate = 61.1, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 61.1, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 61.1, Target = 80 64.4 61.1 -3.3 80.0 90.01130Declined
Econ. Disadvantaged --- 80.0 90.0---
EL and Former EL --- 80.0 90.015--
Students w/ disabilities --- 80.0 90.020--
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 80.0 90.01--
Asian --- 80.0 90.02--
Afr. Amer./BlackCohort Graduation Rate = 59.4, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 59.4, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 59.4, Target = 80 62.0 59.4 -2.6 80.0 90.0640Declined
Hispanic/LatinoCohort Graduation Rate = 60.9, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 60.9, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 60.9, Target = 80 68.8 60.9 -7.9 80.0 90.0460Declined
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 80.0 90.02--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 80.0 90.0---
White --- 80.0 90.011--
2014 5-Year Cohort Graduation Rate
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2013 Rate 2014 Rate Change Annual Target 6 Year Goal N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCohort Graduation Rate = 70.9, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 70.9, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 70.9, Target = 85 70.0 70.9 0.9 85.0 95.014825No Change
High needsCohort Graduation Rate = 71.2, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 71.2, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 71.2, Target = 85 71.1 71.2 0.1 85.0 95.013225No Change
Econ. Disadvantaged --- 85.0 95.0---
EL and Former EL --- 85.0 95.015--
Students w/ disabilitiesCohort Graduation Rate = 67.9, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 67.9, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 67.9, Target = 85 57.1 67.9 10.8 85.0 95.028--
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 85.0 95.01--
Asian --- 85.0 95.01--
Afr. Amer./BlackCohort Graduation Rate = 70.4, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 70.4, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 70.4, Target = 85 70.8 70.4 -0.4 85.0 95.07125No Change
Hispanic/LatinoCohort Graduation Rate = 73.4, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 73.4, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 73.4, Target = 85 70.3 73.4 3.1 85.0 95.06450Improved Below Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 85.0 95.02--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 85.0 95.0---
White --- 85.0 95.09--
2015 Annual Dropout Rate
  0  2  4  6  8  10 12  14 16  18 20 Baseline Rate 2014 Rate 2015 Rate Change Annual Target 6 Year Goal Dropout Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsDropout Rate = 4.5, Target = 3 5.1 4.1 4.5 -0.4 3.0 2.61746225No Change
High needsDropout Rate = 4.2, Target = 2.5 4.3 4.7 4.2 0.5 2.5 2.22528625No Change
Econ. Disadvantaged  4.8---- 2.4-227--
EL and Former EL -------43--
Students w/ disabilitiesDropout Rate = 0, Target = 0 0.0 1.1 0.0 1.1 0.0 0.08895--
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -------2--
Asian -------6--
Afr. Amer./BlackDropout Rate = 4.8, Target = 2 3.4 4.4 4.8 -0.4 2.0 1.71622825No Change
Hispanic/LatinoDropout Rate = 3.4, Target = 2.7 4.7 3.7 3.4 0.3 2.7 2.43417525No Change
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------10--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. ----------
White -------41--
2016 Assessment Participation
  English Language Arts Mathematics Science
Enrolled Assessed % Met Target (95%) Enrolled Assessed % Met Target (95%) Enrolled Assessed % Met Target (95%)
All students1018690No1038991No1029391No
High needs786689No806889No797191No
Econ. Disadvantaged594787No614988No605390No
EL and Former EL17---17---17---
Students w/ disabilities343088No342779No343191No
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.------------
Asian------------
Afr. Amer./Black473889No483989No474494No
Hispanic/Latino413589No423789No423891No
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.3---3---3---
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.------------
White10---10---10---

NOTE: In 2016, assessment participation was calculated two ways: First, the 2016 participation rate for each subgroup in each subject area test was calculated. If the actual 2016 participation rate was lower than 95 percent for any group in any subject, that rate was compared to the average of the most recent two years of assessment participation data for that group and subject. The higher of the two resulting rates was factored into the assignment of the school or district's 2016 accountability and assistance level.

 

2015 Massachusetts and Nationwide NAEP Results by Student Group
Average Scaled Scores and Percentages of Students at Each Achievement Level


About the Data

NAEP, or the National Assessment of Educational Progress, is often called the "Nation's Report Card." It is the only measure of student achievement in the United States that allows you to compare the performance of students in Massachusetts with the performance of students across the nation or in other states. Students take the NAEP in reading and mathematics every two years. When reviewing these results, it is important to keep in mind that the NAEP results are based on a small sample of students across Massachusetts, not the population of Massachusetts students. For more information, please visit http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/naep/faq.html.

The following symbols are used to denote the NAEP achievement levels: A for Advanced, P+ for Proficient and above, B+ for Basic and above, BB for Below Basic. The symbol "#" means that the estimated number of students rounds to zero.

GRADE LEVEL 4 - READING
All Students 23514508218100 2218356832100
Stud. w/ Disab 209220554518 186212336713
LEP 20011244569 18918326811
African American/Black 21732565357 206218514915
Asian/Pacific Islander 249316889116 238195381195
Hispanic/Latino 215325613919 208321544626
White 2421758891165 2321146792149
Econ. Disadvantaged 220529673342 209321564455

GRADE LEVEL 4 - MATHEMATICS
All Students 25113549010100 2407398119100
Stud. w/ Disab 231425742618 217216544613
LEP 22321765359 218115574311
African American/Black 23012673277 224119653515
Asian/Pacific Islander 27338819826 256226190105
Hispanic/Latino 232328742619 230326732726
White 256156295565 2481051901049
Econ. Disadvantaged 236431802042 229224722855

GRADE LEVEL 8 - READING
All Students 2746468317100 2643337525100
Stud. w/ Disab 245115544618 229#8366412
LEP 225#635655 223#328726
African American/Black 25211863379 247115584215
Asian/Pacific Islander 290186490107 27995085156
Hispanic/Latino 249#17613914 253120653525
White 281753901067 273442841651
Econ. Disadvantaged 260328712944 253120643652

GRADE LEVEL 8 - MATHEMATICS
All Students 29718518119100 2818327030100
Stud. w/ Disab 264316514918 24618326812
LEP 25121038626 2461531696
African American/Black 26842254469 260112475315
Asian/Pacific Islander 32444739467 305255886146
Hispanic/Latino 271424613915 269319604025
White 3042059881266 2911042811951
Econ. Disadvantaged 279731673343 268218584252

Participation Rates for Students with Disabilities and for English Language Learner Students

The NAEP program has always endeavored to assess all students selected for testing. In all NAEP schools, accommodations are provided as necessary for students with disabilities and/or English language learners. School staff who are familiar with these students are asked a series of questions to help them decide whether each student should participate in the assessment and whether the student needs accommodations.

Grade/Subject # in Sample % of Sample - Students with Disabilities % of Sample - English Language Learners % of Students Excluded from Original Sample
Grade 4 Reading 3,1001893
Grade 4 Mathematics 3,2001892
Grade 8 Reading 3,0001852
Grade 8 Mathematics 3,1001862

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