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| How is our school doing overall? |
| Accountability and assistance levels |
| Our school |
| Meeting gap narrowing goals |
| Our district |
| One or more schools in the district classified into Level 4 |
Most schools are assigned a level from 1-5, with those meeting their proficiency gap-narrowing goals in Level 1 and the lowest performing in Levels 4 and 5.
A district is typically assigned a level based on the level of its lowest performing school. Placing schools and districts into levels helps districts know which schools need more support,
and helps the state know which districts need the most assistance.
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| School percentile |
School percentiles (1-99) indicate how a school is performing overall compared to other schools that
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| Overall progress in narrowing gaps |
Massachusetts aims to reduce proficiency gaps by half between 2011 and 2017. |
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| How does our school's achievement over time compare to the district and the state? |
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Percentage of students scoring proficient or above on Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS), 2011-2014. |
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| How does our school's enrollment compare to the district and the state? |
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Total enrollment
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| | 576 | | 24,562 | | 955,739 |
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| How do our school's teachers and classrooms compare to the district and the state? |
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| How is our school doing on other important measures? |
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Attendance
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| 2014 12th graders taking 1+ Advanced Placement courses (%) | | | | | | |
| 2014 Advanced Placement tests with scores of 3 or higher (%) | | | | | | |
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| 2013 MassCore** - Completing a rigorous course of study (%) | | | | | | |
| *Postsecondary enrollment data includes any student enrolling in an institution of higher education within 16 months of earning a high school diploma |
| **MassCore: 4 years of English & math, 3 years of history & lab-based science, 2 years of a foreign language, 1 year of arts & 5 additional "core" courses |
| What else should you know about our school? |
| Students and staff at Norrback Avenue School continue forward with initiatives, based on grade level, district and statewide assessments, that are accelerating learning for all students. First, K-3 students are provided a comprehensive approach to reading through implementation to the Fundations Program. Reading instruction in Fundations occurs daily with additional "tier 2" instruction provided to students who require additional support and guidance. Second, K-6 grade teachers continue to implement the Reading Workshop Model on a daily basis. This method ensures students are provided targeted instruction on individualized levels with an in-depth approach to accelerating student's reading abilities through independent and guided approaches. Literacy assessment is a strength at Norrback as all students are given the BAS three times a year which provides teachers detailed information regarding students' approaches to reading, which in turn guides instruction. In the domain of mathematics, weekly grade level meetings target curriculum mapping and assessment outcomes as teachers review student work and guide small group instruction to bolster student learning. The new organization of our 5th/6th grade classrooms provides a looping model for all students with AVID utilized as an approach to reinforce organizational skills and collaborative methods among students. The revision of our special education model has ensured targeted services for students with fidelity to scheduling and communication among team members. As a result, student progress on state testing has moved forth for our children with special needs. Finally, family involvement continues to be a strength at Norrback as our PTO remains "strong" with evening activities as well as fundraising events that support field trips, guest speakers and needed materials. |
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| To view our school's full report card, visit http://profiles.doe.mass.edu. For more information about report card data, visit our Profiles Help page. |
| Published by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education |
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