We Treasure Learning at Ruth Clark Student Demographics

We Treasure Learning at Ruth Clark

Student Demographics Data Analysis and School Improvement

Haysville USD 261 Motto: Caring, effective learning for all. Mission Statement: The mission of the Haysville Public Schools is to advance learning for all through the relentless pursuit of excellence. Ruth Clark Elementary School: The mission of Ruth Clark is to prepare students to embrace learning, overcome adversities, and become life-long learners.

Ruth Clark Jaguar PRIDE Pledge As a Ruth Clark student, I pledge to be respectful, responsible, and real. I will do my best at all times, wherever I go, to show Jaguar PRIDE. Preparation Respect Integrity Discipline Excellence

Ruth Clark September 20 th Count 2010 380 375 370 367 Number of Students 360 350 344 340 330 320 310 300 290 329 319 370

2010 -2011 Student Gender

2010 -2011 Socio-Economic Status

Ruth Clark Student Data Percentage of Low SES Students 60 50 50 Percentage of Low SES 42, 9 40 30 20 10 0 45, 4 48, 1 51 52

2010 -2011 Building Diversity • Ruth Clark • Haysville

Ruth Clark ELL Students 20 17, 8 18 15, 2 Percentage of Students 16 14 12 9, 1 10 8 6 4 2 0 16, 8 6, 4 13, 81

Ruth Clark Concept Map School Goal: Preparing students to embrace learning, overcome adversities, and become life-long learners. Action Plan: Ruth Clark’s plan to reach this goal includes modeling and teaching the expectations and addressing the student needs in the following four areas; academics, communication, wellness and positive behaviors.

Academics • Standards-driven instruction • High expectations for all • Provide positive support Communication • • PTO parental involvement Site Council Focused PLC’s (data driven) All call

Positive Behaviors • Established consistent routines and procedures 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. HALLS GYM BREAK CAFÉ BUS • Rewards and Recognition for accomplishments • Relationships Wellness • Organized walking program • Nutrition – Healthy Lifestyle

Kansas Math Assessment % Performing Proficient or Above Year Ruth Clark State AYP Target 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 91. 0 93. 8 94. 2 94. 3 94. 2 84. 4 86. 2 86. 3 83. 6 85. 5 67. 2 71. 9 76. 6 82. 3 86. 7 2014 NCLB Target 100%

100 91 90 Percent Proficient 88, 2 86, 3 86, 2 84, 4 82, 3 86, 7 85, 5 77, 8 80 70 Ruth Clark Math State Assessment Scores 94, 3 94, 2 93, 8 73, 4 66, 8 60 AYP Target 50 State Scores 40 Ruth Clark Scores 30 20 10 0 School Years

Ruth Clark Student Data 2011 Kansas Math Assessment Students Proficient or Above % Students Proficient or Above 105 100 98, 3 100 95 91, 5 90 90, 6 89, 5 88, 4 87, 5 88, 1 85 80 Third Fourth State District Ruth Clark Fifth 88, 5

Summary of Target Area: Math • Scores have consistently improved for all students • There is no gap between male/female scores • Low SES scores continue to improve and the gap is closing • Data is continually monitored to address any discrepancies between gender, socioeconomics and student with disabilities subgroups

Kansas Reading Assessment % Performing Proficient or Above Year Target Ruth Clark State AYP 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 92. 1 95. 9 87. 2 94. 3 95. 5 81. 9 83. 6 84. 2 86. 2 85. 5 71. 7 75. 8 79. 8 83. 7 87. 8 2014 NCLB Goal 100%

Ruth Clark State Reading Scores 120 81, 9 Percent Proficient 95, 9 92, 1 100 80 69, 5 83, 6 87, 2 86, 2 79, 7 94, 3 88, 2 83, 7 95, 5 87, 887, 9 71, 7 AYP Target 60 State Scores Ruth Clark Scores 40 20 0 School Years

Ruth Clark 2011 Student Data Kansas Reading Assessment Students Scoring Proficient of Above 100 97, 4 96, 7 98 Percentage of Students 96 92, 7 94 90 88, 6 89, 3 State 88 86 91, 5 92 District 86, 8 86 Ruth Clark 84 82 80 Third Fourth Grade Level Fifth

Summary of Target Area : Reading • Scores continue to improve for all students • No discrepancy between gender on the assessment • Gap between socio-economically disadvantaged is closing • Continue monitoring for discrepancies between gender, ELL, SES and Sp. Ed subgroups

State Science Assessment 100 98, 3 Percentage of Students Proficient 98 96 94, 2 93, 3 94 92 92, 3 92 State 90, 3 90 88 88 93 89, 5 District Ruth Clark 86 84 82 Our scores dipped in science We attribute that quite honestly to our focus on reading and math. We are hoping to gain instructional time this year by addressing some of these standards through our Literacy First centers.