##### *2004-2005 No Child Left Behind - Blue Ribbon Schools Program*

*U.S. Department of Education*

**Cover Sheet** Type of School: \_\_ Elementary \_**X\_** Middle \_\_
High \_\_ K-12

Name of Principal \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**Mr. John O. Pons**

(Specify: Ms., Miss, Mrs., Dr., Mr., Other) (As it should appear in the
official records)

Official School Name \_\_\_\_\_\_**Deerlake Middle School**

(As it should appear in the official records)

SchoolMailing address\_\_\_\_\_\_**9902_Deerlake
West**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(If address is P.O. Box, also include street address)

\_\_**Tallahassee**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**\_Florida**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**\_32312-5050**
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

City State Zip Code+4 (9 digits total)

County
\_**Leon**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_School
Code Number\_\_\_\_\_**\_0531**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Telephone [**(850) 922-6545**]{.underline} Fax [**(850)
488-3275**]{.underline}

Website/URL \_\_\_\_
[**www.deerlake.leon.k12.fl.us**](http://www.deerlake.leon.k12.fl.us/)
E-mail
[\_\_**ponsj@mail.deerlake.leon.k12.fl.us**\_\_](mailto:__ponsj@mail.deerlake.leon.k12.fl.us__)

I have reviewed the information in this application, including the
eligibility requirements on page 2, and certify that to the best of my
knowledge all information is accurate.

Date\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(Principal's Signature)

Name of Superintendent \_\_\_\_\_\_**Mr. William "Bill" Montford**

(Specify: Ms., Miss, Mrs., Dr., Mr., Other)

District Name [**Leon County Schools**]{.underline} Tel.[**(850)
487-7100**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}

I have reviewed the information in this application, including the
eligibility requirements on page 2, and certify that to the best of my
knowledge it is accurate.

Date\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
(Superintendent's Signature)

Name of School Board

President/Chairperson [**Mrs. Sheila Costigan**]{.underline} (Specify:
Ms., Miss, Mrs., Dr., Mr., Other)

I have reviewed the information in this package, including the
eligibility requirements on page 2, and certify that to the best of my
knowledge it is accurate.

Date\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(School Board President's/Chairperson's Signature)

**PART I ‑ ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATION**

**\[Include this page in the school's application as page 2.\]**

The signatures on the first page of this application certify that each
of the statements below concerning the school\'s eligibility and
compliance with U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights
(OCR) requirements is true and correct.

1.  The school has some configuration that includes grades K-12.
    (Schools with one principal, even K-12 schools, must apply as an
    entire school.)

2.  The school has not been in school improvement status or been
    identified by the state as \"persistently dangerous\" within the
    last two years. To meet final eligibility, the school must meet the
    state's adequate yearly progress requirement in the 2004-2005 school
    year.

3.  If the school includes grades 7 or higher, it has foreign language
    as a part of its core curriculum.

4.  The school has been in existence for five full years, that is, from
    at least September 1999 and has not received the 2003 or 2004 *No
    Child Left Behind -- Blue Ribbon Schools Award.*

5.  The nominated school or district is not refusing the OCR access to
    information necessary to investigate a civil rights complaint or to
    conduct a district‑wide compliance review.

6.  The OCR has not issued a violation letter of findings to the school
    district concluding that the nominated school or the district as a
    whole has violated one or more of the civil rights statutes. A
    violation letter of findings will not be considered outstanding if
    the OCR has accepted a corrective action plan from the district to
    remedy the violation.

7.  The U.S. Department of Justice does not have a pending suit alleging
    that the nominated school, or the school district as a whole, has
    violated one or more of the civil rights statutes or the
    Constitution\'s equal protection clause.

8.  There are no findings of violations of the Individuals with
    Disabilities Education Act in a U.S. Department of Education
    monitoring report that apply to the school or school district in
    question; or if there are such findings, the state or district has
    corrected, or agreed to correct, the findings.

**PART II ‑ DEMOGRAPHIC DATA**

**All data are the most recent year available.**

1\. Number of schools in the district: [25]{.underline} Elementary
schools

[9]{.underline} Middle schools

[NA]{.underline} Junior high schools

[6]{.underline} High schools

[15]{.underline} Other

[55]{.underline} TOTAL

2\. District Per Pupil Expenditure: [\$4,385.00]{.underline}

Average State Per Pupil Expenditure: [\$4,488.00]{.underline}

**SCHOOL** (To be completed by all schools)

3\. Category that best describes the area where the school is located:

> \[ \] Urban or large central city
>
> \[ \] Suburban school with characteristics typical of an urban area
>
> \[X \] Suburban
>
> \[ \] Small city or town in a rural area
>
> \[ \] Rural

4\. [5]{.underline} Number of years the principal has been in her/his
position at this school.

[NA]{.underline} If fewer than three years, how long was the previous
principal at this school?

5\. Number of students as of October 1 enrolled at each grade level or
its equivalent in applying school only:

  ----------- --------- ----------- ---------- --------- -- ----------- --------- ----------- ---------
  **Grade**   **\# of   **\# of                **Grade      **Grade**   **\# of   **\# of     **Grade
              Males**   Females**              Total**                  Males**   Females**   Total**

  **PreK**                                                  **7**       228       227         455

  **K**                                                     **8**       235       222         457

  **1**                                                     **9**                             

  **2**                                                     **10**                            

  **3**                                                     **11**                            

  **4**                                                     **12**                            

  **5**                                                     **Other**                         

  **6**       250       201                    451                                            

                                    **TOTAL                                                   1363
                                    STUDENTS                                                  
                                    IN THE                                                    
                                    APPLYING                                                  
                                    SCHOOL →**                                                
  ----------- --------- ----------- ---------- --------- -- ----------- --------- ----------- ---------

*\[Throughout the document, round numbers to avoid decimals.\]*

6\. Racial/ethnic composition of [81]{.underline} % White

the students in the school: [13]{.underline} % Black or African American

[3]{.underline} % Hispanic or Latino

[3]{.underline} % Asian/Pacific Islander

\% American Indian/Alaskan Native

**100% Total**

Use only the five standard categories in reporting the racial/ethnic
composition of the school.

7.  Student turnover, or mobility rate, during the past year:
    [6%]{.underline}

> (This rate should be calculated using the grid below. The answer to
> (6) is the mobility rate.)

+------------------------+--------------------------+------------------+
| **(1)**                | Number of students who   | 48               |
|                        | transferred ***to*** the |                  |
|                        | school after October 1   |                  |
|                        | until the end of the     |                  |
|                        | year.                    |                  |
+------------------------+--------------------------+------------------+
| **(2)**                | Number of students who   | 74               |
|                        | transferred ***from***   |                  |
|                        | the school after October |                  |
|                        | 1 until the end of the   |                  |
|                        | year.                    |                  |
+------------------------+--------------------------+------------------+
| **(3)**                | Subtotal of all          | 122              |
|                        | transferred students     |                  |
|                        | \[sum of rows (1) and    |                  |
|                        | (2)\]                    |                  |
+------------------------+--------------------------+------------------+
| **(4)**                | Total number of students | 1311             |
|                        | in the school as of      |                  |
|                        | October 1                |                  |
+------------------------+--------------------------+------------------+
| **(5)**                | Subtotal in row (3)      | 74/1311          |
|                        | divided by total in row  |                  |
|                        | (4)                      | .05644           |
+------------------------+--------------------------+------------------+
| **(6)**                | Amount in row (5)        | 6                |
|                        | multiplied by 100        |                  |
+------------------------+--------------------------+------------------+

8\. Limited English Proficient students in the school: [1%]{.underline}

[12]{.underline} Total Number Limited English Proficient

Number of languages represented: [6]{.underline}

Specify languages: Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Swedish, German, and Danish

9\. Students eligible for free/reduced-priced meals: [7%]{.underline}

Total number students who qualify: [98]{.underline}

> If this method does not produce an accurate estimate of the percentage
> of students from low‑income families or the school does not
> participate in the federally‑supported lunch program, specify a more
> accurate estimate, tell why the school chose it, and explain how it
> arrived at this estimate. (NA)

10\. Students receiving special education services: [12%]{.underline}

[161]{.underline} Total Number of Students Served

> Indicate below the number of students with disabilities according to
> conditions designated in the Individuals with Disabilities Education
> Act.

[10]{.underline} Autism [2]{.underline} Orthopedic Impairment

\_\_\_\_Deafness [5]{.underline} Other Health Impaired

\_\_\_\_Deaf-Blindness [93]{.underline} Specific Learning Disability

[4]{.underline} Hearing Impairment [43]{.underline} Speech or Language
Impairment

[3]{.underline} Mental Retardation \_\_\_\_Traumatic Brain Injury

\_\_\_ Multiple Disabilities [1]{.underline} Visual Impairment Including
Blindness

\_\_\_ Emotional Disturbance

11. Indicate number of full‑time and part‑time staff members in each of
    the categories below:

    **Number of Staff**

**[Full-time]{.underline}** **[Part-Time]{.underline}**

Administrator(s) [3]{.underline} [0]{.underline}

Classroom teachers [51]{.underline} [10]{.underline}

Special resource teachers/specialists [2]{.underline} [4]{.underline}

Paraprofessionals [10]{.underline} [1]{.underline}

> Support staff [7]{.underline} [2]{.underline}
>
> Total number [73]{.underline} [17]{.underline}

12\. Average school student-"classroom teacher" ratio:
[24:1]{.underline}

13\. Show the attendance patterns of teachers and students as a
percentage. The student dropout rate is defined by the state. The
student drop-off rate is the difference between the number of entering
students and the number of exiting students from the same cohort. (From
the same cohort, subtract the number of exiting students from the number
of entering students; divide that number by the number of entering
students; multiply by 100 to get the percentage drop-off rate.) Briefly
explain in 100 words or fewer any major discrepancy between the dropout
rate and the drop-off rate. (Only middle and high schools need to supply
dropout rates and only high schools need to supply drop-off rates.)

  ------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                            2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000

  Daily student attendance  95%         95%         95%         97%         94%

  Daily teacher attendance  92%         94%         92%         92%         94%

  Teacher turnover rate     11%         3%          11%         10%         11%

  Student dropout rate      0%          0%          0%          0%          0%
  (middle/high)                                                             

  Student drop-off rate     NA          NA          NA          NA          NA
  (high school)                                                             
  ------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**PART III ‑ SUMMARY**

Located in Tallahassee, Florida's capital city, Deerlake Middle School
is nestled amid majestic oaks and stately pines. The surrounding lakes
and woodlands attract native wildlife, particularly the white-tailed
deer. It is no coincidence that our students' new "home away from home"
was christened Deerlake Middle School, and the initial class of 1990
named its mascot the mighty Bucks.

Opening as a public middle school, Deerlake originally served grades six
and seven with grade eight added the following year. Our neighborhood's
family-oriented quality of life is reflected by our surge in growth from
540 to 1368 students. Recognizing that a school cannot exist in
isolation from the community it serves, Deerlake strives to meet the
diverse needs of our population. Demographically, our school is
comprised of a broad range of cultures, educational backgrounds, and
socio-economic levels.

Deerlake has the effective combination of community, parents, teachers,
and dynamic administrators working cooperatively in a program infused
with innovation, expertise, and dedication. This creates an environment
where EVERY CHILD is important and the opportunity to succeed is ensured
for all. Currently, one hundred business partners support our many
educational and extra-curricular programs. Parents volunteer innumerable
hours fundraising, mentoring, chaperoning, and organizing student reward
activities. They serve as integral members on both the Parent Teacher
Organization and School Advisory Council. Communication lines remain
open through the school newsletter, our up-to-date website, Parent
LISTSERV, online lesson plans, parent-teacher conferences, emails,
WebGrade, and interim reports.

Deerlake offers a curriculum designed to embrace all instructional
needs---from low performing students to those who can meet the
challenges of a more rigorous schedule. We offer high school credit
courses including Honors Algebra I, Honors Geometry, Honors Earth/Space
Science, Civics, French I, and Spanish I. Students explore electives
featuring visual and graphic arts, band, chorus, media production,
drama, agriculture, physical education, and math research. Our strings
class, the first in Leon County middle schools, has grown from two to
five sections; our band has received superior ratings; and our budding
artists continue to exhibit their talents throughout the community. Six
computer labs; voice enhancement systems in all classrooms; and
instruction utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint highlight
our enriched curriculum.

Deerlake students take pride in our school as they participate in an
array of fun-filled activities. Through extensive course electives and
extra-curricular offerings, they can become well-rounded individuals.
Whether competing in weekend Mu Alpha Theta competitions, vying for
athletic championships, beautifying the campus, providing holiday food
baskets, or visiting local nursing homes, their exuberance is
contagious! Students are afforded many avenues for achievement and
service to the community as they participate in additional activities
which include the Student Government Association, National Junior Beta
Club, Math Counts, Brain Bowl, Science Fair, History Fair, Geography
Bee, Human Relations Club, Pump It Up Club, Writing Club, Chess Club,
jazz band, dance team, majorettes, cheerleading squad, and athletic
teams. Field trips allow students to pursue educational and cultural
interests through such venues as St. Marks Wildlife Refuge, Epcot,
Pennsylvania Amish country, Gettysburg, San Antonio, Washington D.C.,
and New York City.

We, the Deerlake family, believe that all students can be successful.
Our school's mission, "Educating students to respond effectively to the
challenges and demands of life," empowers EVERYONE in the school to
assume responsibility for the child's ultimate direction. Deerlake
Middle School continues to be a source of pride for our community,
achieving both local and state recognition. **In addition to being
awarded a grade of "A" in Florida's School Recognition Program for the
past four years, we are also the only secondary school in our district
to meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation
since its inception.** Dedicated to helping children reach their full
potential, we will continue to provide a nurturing environment in which
EACH CHILD can flourish.

**PART IV -- INDICATORS OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS**

**1. School Assessment Results**

For three years, Deerlake has been ranked among the top ten Florida
middle schools in reading, writing, and mathematics. To measure student
and school performance each spring, the state's assessment program uses
the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) which is comprised of
two parts: the norm-referenced section (FCAT-NRT) and the
criterion-referenced section (FCAT-SSS). The FCAT-NRT uses the Stanford
9 to compare student performance in reading and mathematics to student
performance nationwide. The FCAT-SSS, developed by the Florida
Department of Education, assesses student mastery of prescribed
standards in reading, mathematics, writing, and science. Less than one
(1) percent of our students is exempt from taking the FCAT, and these
students are given an approved alternative assessment. FCAT and
alternative assessment results are used to determine if schools have met
the federal requirements for "Adequate Yearly Progress."

FCAT-NRT school averages are reported in mean national percentiles.
Deerlake's average for the past four years is the 84^th^ percentile in
reading and the 90^th^ in math---well above district and state scores.
FCAT-NRT scores are available for only two sub-groups. The four-year
average in reading is the 86^th^ percentile for our white students and
the 69^th^ for our black students. The four-year average in math is the
91^st^ percentile for our white students and the 77^th^ for our black
students.

FCAT-SSS scores in reading and math are reported in "development scale
scores" which correspond to five achievement levels: Level 1 (below
basic), Level 2 (basic), Levels 3 and 4 (proficient), and Level 5
(advanced). While four years of FCAT-SSS scores are available for eighth
graders, only three years are available for sixth and seventh graders.
Our school average for the past three years of SSS scores for students
scoring "at or above proficient" is 86 percent for reading and 87
percent for math. Once again, Deerlake's scores exceeded district and
state averages. Deerlake's SSS scores are available for four subgroups:
black students, white students, students eligible for free/reduced lunch
prices (F/R), and those not eligible for free/reduced lunch prices (not
F/R). Those scores are presented in the table below.

**Deerlake Middle School**

**FCAT Reading and Math Results 2002-2004\***

+-------+-------------------------------+-----------------------------+
| **Sch | **% Scoring at or above       | **% Scoring at or above     |
| ool** | Proficient**                  | Proficient**                |
|       |                               |                             |
| **Y   | **in Reading**                | **in Mathematics**          |
| ear** |                               |                             |
+-------+-------------------------------+-----------------------------+
|       | **Black White F/R\*\* not F/R | **Black White F/R not F/R   |
|       | Total**                       | Total**                     |
+-------+-------------------------------+-----------------------------+
| 2003  | 67 87 52 87 85                | 64 88 59 88 85              |
| -2004 |                               |                             |
+-------+-------------------------------+-----------------------------+
| 2002  | 63 91 54 90 88                | 69 89 60 89 87              |
| -2003 |                               |                             |
+-------+-------------------------------+-----------------------------+
| 2001  | 60 89 \-- \-- 85              | 65 91 \-- \-- 88            |
| -2002 |                               |                             |
+-------+-------------------------------+-----------------------------+

\*For all students tested each year

\*\*Students eligible for free and/or reduced lunch prices

For two consecutive years, Deerlake has exceeded the adequate yearly
progress requirements for all sub-groups identified by NCLB. However,
recognizing the disparity in our subgroup scores, Deerlake has taken
steps to ensure that every child receives the assistance he/she needs to
succeed: identifying by name students in each subgroup; diagnosing
individual needs for assistance (both academic and outside of school);
providing specialized interventions in reading and math; and monitoring
student progress during the school year.

While Deerlake is proud of the performance of all our students, we are
especially pleased with the performance of our highest-achieving
students: our school average for students scoring at "advanced" on
FCAT-SSS is 17 percent for reading and 23 percent for math.

A comprehensive data compilation is available at fcat.fldoe.org/search/
.

**Part IV: 2 Use of Assessment Data**

Deerlake staff rely on data assessment to improve school and student
performance. Teams composed of teachers, administrators, guidance
counselors, and instructional aides have been trained in analyzing FCAT
results. Using Snapshot, a test analysis software program, the teams
review FCAT scores from the previous spring to evaluate the
effectiveness of that year's instruction. Teachers also analyze the test
scores of students they will teach during the current year in order to
modify instruction, plan needed interventions, and develop goals to
improve the academic performance of all students.

The School Improvement Committee, under the auspices of the School
Advisory Council, utilizes the analysis of test data to prepare the
final evaluation of each year's school improvement plan. The committee
also reviews the data as part of the needs assessment conducted to
prepare the subsequent year's school improvement plan. That plan
outlines the teacher training necessary to meet our school goals.

FCAT scores are used to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs),
Academic Improvement Plans (AIPs) and Student Success Plans which
establish student learning goals. In addition, individual scores
determine placement of students in classes that provide appropriate
skill-level instruction.

Throughout the school year, teachers use formative assessments such as
skill mastery tests, computer-generated reports, teacher observation,
and student projects/portfolios to monitor student progress and modify
instruction when needed.

Deerlake stakeholders recognize the importance of data analysis in
determining student strengths and weaknesses, designing appropriate
staff development activities, and planning for effective instruction.

**Part IV: 3 Sharing Student Performance Data**

Deerlake Middle School believes that parents, students, and the
community play vital roles in improving school and student performance.
Data on student achievement are provided to parents and students through
individual student FCAT reports, IEPs, AIPs, and Student Success Plans.
Teachers meet with individual students to review their FCAT scores and
to assist students in setting learning goals based on skill areas
needing improvement.

School-wide FCAT results are reported by the Florida Department of
Education. Our community is apprised of the results through articles
published in local newspapers and magazines; through our annual school
improvement plan and its Open Forum; and by our School Public
Accountability Report (on-line at the district's website).

Individual student progress is reported to parents and students through
quarterly interim reports and report cards, parent/teacher conferences,
failure alert notices, computer-generated skill mastery reports, student
planners, emails, and telephone calls. Parents and students can also
access grade reports that teachers post frequently on WebGrade, an
online grade reporting program.

In our experience, ensuring that all stakeholders understand the
assessment data is a very important factor in improving school and
student performance. Time spent in this endeavor is well worthwhile.

**Part IV: 4 Sharing Successes**

Deerlake takes pride in the strengths of our faculty members and their
ability to foster student growth. We are eager to share the innovative
ideas and strategies that have contributed to our students' academic
success. Teachers and administration have shared best practices at state
and district conferences.

At the state Curriculum Instruction and Assessment Conference,
Deerlake's principal served on a panel of middle school principals who
shared successful strategies that promoted student achievement in
reading. School superintendents, principals, and district personnel from
around the state requested additional information about our model
program. At the Florida Educational Technology Conference, a Deerlake
team presented a blueprint for implementing a successful middle school
reading and math program.

Deerlake has been designated a model school for Pearson SuccessMaker
Enterprise software. At a summer technology training session for school
administrators, our principal and two teachers shared the successes of
our computer-assisted reading and math programs. Subsequently, schools
throughout the district sent teachers to training sessions in our
SuccessMaker lab. As a result, the school district purchased a district
license so that all schools could use this program.

Additional efforts in sharing with other schools has included our
National Board Certified teachers mentoring beginning teachers and other
teachers working toward Board certification; supervising teachers
working with interns from local universities and externs from our feeder
high school; academic coaches collaborating with teachers within the
district; teachers and administrators giving interviews to the local
media; and teachers sharing best practices with members of their
professional organizations. We look forward to continuing this pattern
of sharing our ideas\--as well as learning from others.

**PART V -- CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION**

**Part V:1 School's Curriculum**

Dedicated to the tenets of "No Child Left Behind," Deerlake offers a
curriculum formulated on high standards and designed to ensure the
success of every student.

The English language department works to ensure curriculum continuity
across grade levels. We focus on refining skills in language usage,
vocabulary, writing, oral presentations, study and research skills, and
literature. This curriculum is enhanced by infusing analytical,
conceptual, and critical thinking within a wide variety of literary
genres. Journalistic writing and video production are taught through our
yearbook and media electives. Students participate in the 4-H Tropicana
Speech Contest and the school-wide spelling bee. Deerlake is proud to
have competed at the National Spelling Bee.

French I and Spanish I high school credit courses enable students to
begin acquiring proficiency in their language of choice through a
linguistic, communicative, and cultural approach. Based on the
fundamentals of applied grammar, emphasis is placed on the development
of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students identify
connections between the language and other disciplines.

Mathematics instruction is based on number sense, measurement,
geometry/spatial sense, algebraic thinking, and data
analysis/probability. Students participate in computer-assisted
instruction within their assigned math class. Students may enroll in
talented, gifted, or high school credit classes (Honors Algebra I or
Honors Geometry). Mu Alpha Theta and Math Counts, extra-curricular
offerings, and math research class allow students to apply their higher
order math and reasoning skills. Our Mu Alpha Theta Geometry Team has
been honored as the top team in the state.

The science curriculum integrates the study of earth/space, life, and
physical science. Students are provided opportunities to expand their
insights, skills, and knowledge of the scientific method to better
understand and appreciate the world around them. High-achieving eighth
graders may enroll in high school credit Honors Earth/Space Science. All
eighth graders participate in the Deerlake Science Fair, some advancing
to district and state competitions.

Social studies students expand their knowledge of the world on a global
scale emphasizing that, despite our differences, our world remains
interdependent. World Cultures, U.S. History, Florida History, and high
school credit Civics encourage students to become more knowledgeable,
productive citizens. Eighth-grade Civics students volunteer numerous
hours of community service. Sixth graders compete in the Geography Bee
and the Black History Brain Bowl. Seventh graders produce projects for
the Deerlake History Fair; for the past two years our students have
competed at the national level.

Skill-support classes include Reading and Learning Strategies.
Specialized remedial/corrective, developmental (on grade level), and
advanced reading classes are provided at each grade level. Students
reading on grade level are taught by a team of language arts, reading,
and social studies teachers.

Instruction focuses on meeting individual skill needs and on reinforcing
the higher-level skills needed to develop critical readers. Learning
strategies classes, provided for students in the Exceptional Student
Education Program, focus on skills and strategies necessary for success
in core classes.

Performing arts classes are offered in chorus, drama, band, and
orchestra. Extra-curricular activities for music students include jazz
band, chamber ensembles, and symphony orchestra. The Deerlake Symphony,
a combination of high-achieving music students, is one of the few middle
school ensembles of this type in the state.

A graphic and visual arts program explores the elements and principles
of design through a variety of two- and three-dimensional projects that
include drawing, print making, ceramics, fibers, sculpture, drafting,
layout, and typography. Art history, criticism, and aesthetics are
embedded as part of a discipline-based art education approach.

Other electives include physical education and agriculture. Our physical
education program stresses fitness and nutrition. Students use
spreadsheets to monitor their scores in the President's Physical Fitness
Program. Through individual and team sports students develop
self-confidence and a sense of sportsmanship. Agriculture classes learn
about horticulture as they plant foliage and cultivate gardens to
beautify the campus.

**Part V: 2b (Secondary Schools) English Language Curriculum**

Through vertical teaming and collegial planning, our English language
department helps students become independent thinkers and effective
communicators. Sixth graders participate in the statewide 4-H Tropicana
Speech Contest by producing and presenting an original work. Seventh and
eighth graders continue to augment these oral and written communication
skills through creative writing tasks and presentations.

Our expansive study of literature emphasizes the reading of novels,
short stories, poetry, and drama at each grade level. Sixth-grade
curriculum includes folk and tall tales, seventh grade incorporates
mythology, and eighth grade highlights "The Diary of Anne Frank."
In-depth units feature selected authors including Edgar Allan Poe and
Langston Hughes. By studying various authors' styles, Deerlake students
are able to employ similar literary techniques in their own
compositions.

Indicative of our goals, we cultivate better readers by providing
instruction in phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. FCAT
reading scores determine a student's class placement. Students reading
on grade level are instructed by a team comprised of English language,
reading, and social studies teachers. For students reading below grade
level, the Academy of Reading software program and a low student/teacher
ratio provide specialized instruction which includes phonics
remediation.

Recent reading test data indicates that students statewide have
difficulty analyzing and responding to performance task questions. At
Deerlake, these concerns are presently being addressed by a newly formed
learning community consisting of English language and social studies
teachers. This interdepartmental planning approach reflects our
continued commitment to excellence.

In accordance with the national trend in writing assessment, the state
of Florida administers an extemporaneous, timed writing test. Students
must respond to either an expository or persuasive prompt while
demonstrating proficiency in focus, organization, support, and
conventions of standard English. A six-point rubric, six being the top
score, measures student success. Last year, 32 percent of our students
scored in the highest range (5-6). **For** **nine years, Deerlake has
earned the top scores of any middle school within the district and**
**continually places among the highest in secondary schools statewide.**

**Part V: 3 Other curriculum area- Deerlake's Reading Program**

Deerlake's motto is "Reading is for everyone!" Our reading program is
designed to develop the essential skills and knowledge needed for each
student to "respond effectively to the challenges and demands of life."
Because middle school students are "reading to learn," it is important
that they develop skills and use strategies to assist them in dealing
with the informational text required in their content-area classes. To
help students achieve this objective, the reading program provides
specialized classes at all grade levels\--along with reading support
across the curriculum.

The analysis of several years of scores on FCAT Reading NRT and SSS is
used to determine a student's placement in a reading class that will
provide appropriate skill-level instruction. Students who score at or
below "basic" (Levels 1 and 2) receive computer-assisted and direct
instruction designed to build skills in phonics, fluency, vocabulary,
and comprehension. The low teacher/pupil ratio in these classes allows
diagnosis and remediation of skill weaknesses, along with close
monitoring of student progress. A pull-out program provides one-on-one
tutoring sessions for students who are not making adequate progress.

Students reading on grade level are scheduled into a reading class which
targets higher-order reading skills needed to become critical readers.
At each grade level, these students are served by a team of language
arts, reading, and social studies teachers who reinforce agreed upon
skills and strategies needed for success in subject-area classes.

All students, including those reading above grade level, receive reading
support across the curriculum. Instruction in informational reading
skills such as identifying main idea and author's purpose; recognizing
text organization; and evaluating accuracy/validity of text, prepares
them for high performance on FCAT Reading.

**Part V:4 Instructional Methods**

As required by our annual school improvement plan, Deerlake teachers
employ research-based instructional methods and strategies to ensure
acquisition of knowledge and skills and guarantee the transfer of
student learning to other content-area classes. Teacher training in
effective instruction is based on the research conducted at
Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL), Howard
Gardner's work on multiple intelligences, and data provided by the
National Diffusion Network's Project CRISS (Creating Independence
through Student-owned Strategies).

Instructional methods used by Deerlake teachers across the curriculum
include direct (explicit) instruction; hands-on/minds-on learning;
integration of content with technology; collaborative learning groups;
accommodations for students with learning disabilities; tutorial
support; computer-assisted instruction; use of a variety of assessments;
and teaching to mastery.

The analysis of FCAT data, as well as recognition of individual student
needs, guides departments and individual teachers to select specific
instructional strategies for the students they teach. Logical,
sequential, and highly structured deductive teaching strategies prove
most effective for low performing students. Advance organizers such as
"compare/contrast charts" guide students in listening, note taking, and
making sense of informational text. "Foldables" is a fun, hands-on
strategy for creating study guides and enhancing memory skills. The
"student planner" is used to teach students organization skills and
provide daily practice in tracking assignments and test grades.

High-performing students benefit from inductive teaching strategies such
as Socratic dialog, scientific inquiry, independent research,
student-directed activities, Questioning the Author, Question/Answer
Relationships (QAR's), Cornell note-taking, and self-assessment through
projects and portfolios.

All students benefit from instructional strategies which focus on
setting individual goals, self-monitoring, clear academic instructions,
meaningful practice assignments, timely/constructive/corrective
feedback, individual reinforcement and recognition for even small
successes.

Consistent use of research-based instructional methods and strategies
has significantly impacted the academic performance of Deerlake
students. More than 800 students earn awards for high achievement each
grading period. The high percentage of students making learning gains in
reading and math (as measured by the FCAT) has earned the school a grade
of "A" in the Florida Department of Education's School Recognition
Program for the past four years. For two consecutive years, the percent
of Deerlake students scoring at or above "proficient" (Level 3 and
above) on FCAT has met the federal requirements for No Child Left Behind
legislation.

**Part V: 5 School's Professional Development Program**

Deerlake Middle School's professional development program is specified
in our school improvement plan. Each year's school improvement
initiatives are based on an analysis of FCAT scores which highlights
current needs for improvement in school and student performance. Using
these data, teachers develop goals for their Individual Professional
Development Plans (IPDPs). This document stipulates two goals: a
school-wide goal for reading instruction and a departmental goal which
meets school improvement requirements.

The IPDP also outlines the types of training requested by each
department to assist teachers in meeting their two goals. In the past,
Deerlake's Staff Development Committee (comprised of department
chairpersons and team leaders) has planned and implemented school-wide
training sessions focusing on the school's reading goal. This year,
teachers in each department are responsible for designing sessions that
will best meet their needs. Departments have enlisted Deerlake teacher
trainers to lead sessions related to this year's reading goal,
"identifying accuracy and validity in text," and to provide technology
training to meet school improvement plan requirements. Outside
consultants have provided training on curriculum issues and
instructional strategies specific to each department.

Teachers spend considerable time each year in staff development
activities. In addition to teacher-developed workshops, our school
administration conducts training sessions required by the school
district and the Florida Department of Education. During the past five
years, our teachers have received training in the following areas:
analysis of student assessment data; strategies for teaching on-demand
writing; computer-assisted instruction for reading and math; strategies
for improving performance on FCAT Reading, Math, and Science; and
prevention of bullying and sexual harassment.

In light of the No Child Left Behind legislation, we have changed our
delivery model for staff development. Under the previous model, teacher
training often consisted of isolated, one-time sessions. Teachers were
encouraged to implement their new skills, but no documentation was
required. Assessing impact of the training on student performance was
seldom possible. Under the new model, Deerlake teachers meet monthly in
learning communities to study research-based strategies, provide
classroom support for each other as new strategies are implemented, and
conduct "action research" to measure impact on student learning.

**[Deerlake Middle]{.underline}**

**[Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Results]{.underline}**

**[ASSESSMENT REFERENCED AGAINST NATIONAL NORMS]{.underline}**

Grade\_\_[6]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_ Test\_\_\_\_[Reading FCAT
NRT]{.underline}

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), norm-referenced test
(NRT)-The reading comprehension and mathematics problem solving portions
of the Stanford Achievement Test Series, Ninth Edition, is a Customized
Secure Form; revised and modified annually for Florida, selected to be
administered to Florida students, in grades 3-10.

Edition/publication year: [Stanford Achievement Test Series Ninth
Edition, Customized Secure Form;]{.underline}

[Revised and Modified Annually for Florida]{.underline}

Publisher: [Harcourt Educational Measurement]{.underline}

Scores are reported here as (check one): NCEs\_\_\_\_ Scaled scores
\_\_\_\_ Percentiles\_\_[X]{.underline}\_

No groups were excluded.

~~2~~ students absent 2002-03

~~2~~ students on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2003-04;

~~1~~ student on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2002-03;

~~1~~ student on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2001-02

  ----------------------------------------------------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------
                                                              2003-2004         2002-2003         2001-2002         2000-2001      1999-2000      1998-1999

  Testing month                                               3/04              3/03              3/02              3/01                          

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                                                                               

  Total Score                                                 81                81                82                79                            

  Number of students tested                                   434               432               381               383                           

  Percent of total students tested                                                                                                                

  Number of students excluded                                                                                                                     

  Percent of students excluded                                                                                                                    

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                                                                                 

  1.\_\_\_[Black]{.underline}\_\_\_\_ (specify          71                63                63                64                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                                                       

  Number of students tested                             59                43                39                41                                  

  2.\_\_\_\_\_[White]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_   82                83                83                81                                  
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                                              

  Number of students tested                             338               359               310               326                                 

  3.\_[Free/Reduced Lunch]{.underline}\_\_ (specify                                                                                               
  subgroup)                                                                                                                                       

  Number of students tested                                                                                                                       

  4[. Not Free/Reduce Lunch]{.underline}(specify                                                                                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                                                       

  Number of students tested                                                                                                                       
  ----------------------------------------------------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------

**[Deerlake Middle]{.underline}**

**[Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Results]{.underline}**

**[ASSESSMENT REFERENCED AGAINST NATIONAL NORMS]{.underline}**

Grade\_\_[7]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_ Test\_\_\_\_[Reading FCAT
NRT]{.underline}

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), norm-referenced test
(NRT)-The reading comprehension and mathematics problem solving portions
of the Stanford Achievement Test Series, Ninth Edition, is a Customized
Secure Form; revised and modified annually for Florida, selected to be
administered to Florida students, in grades 3-10.

Edition/publication year: [Stanford Achievement Test Series Ninth
Edition, Customized Secure Form;]{.underline}

[Revised and Modified Annually for Florida]{.underline}

Publisher: [Harcourt Educational Measurement]{.underline}

Scores are reported here as (check one): NCEs\_\_\_\_ Scaled scores
\_\_\_\_ Percentiles\_\_[X]{.underline}\_

No groups were excluded.

~~2~~ students absent 2002-03

~~2~~ students on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2003-04;

~~1~~ student on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2002-03;

~~1~~ student on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2001-02

  ----------------------------------------------------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------
                                                              2003-2004         2002-2003         2001-2002         2000-2001      1999-2000      1998-1999

  Testing month                                               3/04              3/03              3/02              3/01                          

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                                                                               

  Total Score                                                 87                85                85                85                            

  Number of students tested                                   447               397               403               411                           

  Percent of total students tested                                                                                                                

  Number of students excluded                                                                                                                     

  Percent of students excluded                                                                                                                    

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                                                                                 

  1.\_\_\_[Black]{.underline}\_\_\_\_ (specify          72                69                68                72                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                                                       

  Number of students tested                             39                46                40                52                                  

  2.\_\_\_\_\_[White]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_   88                87                86                87                                  
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                                              

  Number of students tested                             375               315               344               345                                 

  3.\_[Free/Reduced Lunch]{.underline}\_\_ (specify                                                                                               
  subgroup)                                                                                                                                       

  Number of students tested                                                                                                                       

  4[. Not Free/Reduce Lunch]{.underline}(specify                                                                                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                                                       

  Number of students tested                                                                                                                       
  ----------------------------------------------------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------

**[Deerlake Middle]{.underline}**

**[Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Results]{.underline}**

**[ASSESSMENT REFERENCED AGAINST NATIONAL NORMS]{.underline}**

Grade\_\_[8]{.underline}\_\_\_\_ Test\_\_\_\_[Reading FCAT
NRT]{.underline}

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), norm-referenced test
(NRT)-The reading comprehension and mathematics problem solving portions
of the Stanford Achievement Test Series, Ninth Edition, is a Customized
Secure Form; revised and modified annually for Florida, selected to be
administered to Florida students, in grades 3-10.

Edition/publication year: [Stanford Achievement Test Series Ninth
Edition, Customized Secure Form;]{.underline}

[Revised and Modified Annually for Florida]{.underline}

Publisher: [Harcourt Educational Measurement]{.underline}

Scores are reported here as (check one): NCEs\_\_\_\_ Scaled scores
\_\_\_\_ Percentiles\_\_[X]{.underline}\_

No groups were excluded.

~~2~~ students absent 2002-03

~~2~~ students on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2003-04;

~~1~~ student on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2002-03;

~~1~~ student on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2001-02

  ----------------------------------------------------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------
                                                              2003-2004         2002-2003         2001-2002         2000-2001      1999-2000      1998-1999

  Testing month                                               3/04              3/03              3/02              3/01                          

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                                                                               

  Total Score                                                 86                86                87                86                            

  Number of students tested                                   415               400               416               390                           

  Percent of total students tested                                                                                                                

  Number of students excluded                                                                                                                     

  Percent of students excluded                                                                                                                    

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                                                                                 

  1.\_\_\_[Black]{.underline}\_\_\_\_ (specify          71                67                77                67                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                                                       

  Number of students tested                             44                43                49                39                                  

  2.\_\_\_\_\_[White]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_   87                88                88                88                                  
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                                              

  Number of students tested                             338               338               352               327                                 

  3.\_[Free/Reduced Lunch]{.underline}\_\_ (specify                                                                                               
  subgroup)                                                                                                                                       

  Number of students tested                                                                                                                       

  4[. Not Free/Reduce Lunch]{.underline}(specify                                                                                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                                                       

  Number of students tested                                                                                                                       
  ----------------------------------------------------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------

**[Deerlake Middle]{.underline}**

**[Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Results]{.underline}**

**[ASSESSMENT REFERENCED AGAINST NATIONAL NORMS]{.underline}**

Grade\_\_[6]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_ Test\_\_\_\_[Math FCAT
NRT]{.underline}

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), norm-referenced test
(NRT)-The reading comprehension and mathematics problem solving portions
of the Stanford Achievement Test Series, Ninth Edition, is a Customized
Secure Form; revised and modified annually for Florida, selected to be
administered to Florida students, in grades 3-10.

Edition/publication year: [Stanford Achievement Test Series Ninth
Edition, Customized Secure Form;]{.underline}

[Revised and Modified Annually for Florida]{.underline}

Publisher: [Harcourt Educational Measurement]{.underline}

Scores are reported here as (check one): NCEs\_\_\_\_ Scaled scores
\_\_\_\_ Percentiles\_\_[X]{.underline}\_

No groups were excluded.

~~2~~ students absent 2002-03

~~2~~ students on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2003-04

~~1~~ student on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2002-03;

~~1~~ student on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2001-02

  ----------------------------------------------------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------
                                                              2003-2004         2002-2003         2001-2002         2000-2001      1999-2000      1998-1999

  Testing month                                               3/04              3/03              3/02              3/01                          

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                                                                               

  Total Score                                                 88                88                90                88                            

  Number of students tested                                   433               432               381               383                           

  Percent of total students tested                                                                                                                

  Number of students excluded                                                                                                                     

  Percent of students excluded                                                                                                                    

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                                                                                 

  1.\_\_\_[Black]{.underline}\_\_\_\_ (specify          77                73                78                77                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                                                       

  Number of students tested                             59                43                39                41                                  

  2.\_\_\_\_\_[White]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_   89                89                91                89                                  
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                                              

  Number of students tested                             337               359               310               326                                 

  3.\_[Free/Reduced Lunch]{.underline}\_\_ (specify                                                                                               
  subgroup)                                                                                                                                       

  Number of students tested                                                                                                                       

  4[. Not Free/Reduce Lunch]{.underline}(specify                                                                                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                                                       

  Number of students tested                                                                                                                       
  ----------------------------------------------------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------

**[Deerlake Middle]{.underline}**

**[Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Results]{.underline}**

**[ASSESSMENT REFERENCED AGAINST NATIONAL NORMS]{.underline}**

Grade\_\_[7]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_ Test\_\_\_\_[Math FCAT
NRT]{.underline}

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), norm-referenced test
(NRT)-The reading comprehension and mathematics problem solving portions
of the Stanford Achievement Test Series, Ninth Edition, is a Customized
Secure Form; revised and modified annually for Florida, selected to be
administered to Florida students, in grades 3-10.

Edition/publication year: [Stanford Achievement Test Series Ninth
Edition, Customized Secure Form;]{.underline}

[Revised and Modified Annually for Florida]{.underline}

Publisher: [Harcourt Educational Measurement]{.underline}

Scores are reported here as (check one): NCEs\_\_\_\_ Scaled scores
\_\_\_\_ Percentiles\_\_[X]{.underline}\_

No groups were excluded.

~~2~~ students absent 2002-03

~~2~~ students on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2003-04

~~1~~ student on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2002-03;

~~1~~ student on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2001-02

  ----------------------------------------------------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------
                                                              2003-2004         2002-2003         2001-2002         2000-2001      1999-2000      1998-1999

  Testing month                                               3/04              3/03              3/02              3/01                          

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                                                                               

  Total Score                                                 93                91                91                92                            

  Number of students tested                                   447               397               403               411                           

  Percent of total students tested                                                                                                                

  Number of students excluded                                                                                                                     

  Percent of students excluded                                                                                                                    

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                                                                                 

  1.\_\_\_[Black]{.underline}\_\_\_\_ (specify          82                79                79                78                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                                                       

  Number of students tested                             39                46                40                52                                  

  2.\_\_\_\_\_[White]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_   93                92                92                93                                  
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                                              

  Number of students tested                             375               315               344               345                                 

  3.\_[Free/Reduced Lunch]{.underline}\_\_ (specify                                                                                               
  subgroup)                                                                                                                                       

  Number of students tested                                                                                                                       

  4[. Not Free/Reduce Lunch]{.underline}(specify                                                                                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                                                       

  Number of students tested                                                                                                                       
  ----------------------------------------------------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------

**[Deerlake Middle]{.underline}**

**[Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Results]{.underline}**

**[ASSESSMENT REFERENCED AGAINST NATIONAL NORMS]{.underline}**

Grade\_\_[8]{.underline}\_\_\_\_ Test\_\_\_\_[Math FCAT NRT]{.underline}

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), norm-referenced test
(NRT)-The reading comprehension and mathematics problem solving portions
of the Stanford Achievement Test Series, Ninth Edition, is a Customized
Secure Form; revised and modified annually for Florida, selected to be
administered to Florida students, in grades 3-10.

Edition/publication year: [Stanford Achievement Test Series Ninth
Edition, Customized Secure Form;]{.underline}

[Revised and Modified Annually for Florida]{.underline}

Publisher: [Harcourt Educational Measurement]{.underline}

Scores are reported here as (check one): NCEs\_\_\_\_ Scaled scores
\_\_\_\_ Percentiles\_\_[X]{.underline}\_

No groups were excluded.

~~2~~ students absent 2002-03

~~2~~ students on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2003-04

~~1~~ student on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2002-03;

~~1~~ student on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2001-02

  ----------------------------------------------------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------
                                                              2003-2004         2002-2003         2001-2002         2000-2001      1999-2000      1998-1999

  Testing month                                               3/04              3/03              3/02              3/01                          

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                                                                               

  Total Score                                                 90                90                91                89                            

  Number of students tested                                   415               400               416               390                           

  Percent of total students tested                                                                                                                

  Number of students excluded                                                                                                                     

  Percent of students excluded                                                                                                                    

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                                                                                 

  1.\_\_\_[Black]{.underline}\_\_\_\_ (specify          79                75                79                68                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                                                       

  Number of students tested                             44                43                49                39                                  

  2.\_\_\_\_\_[White]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_   91                91                92                91                                  
  (specify subgroup)                                                                                                                              

  Number of students tested                             338               338               352               327                                 

  3.\_[Free/Reduced Lunch]{.underline}\_\_ (specify                                                                                               
  subgroup)                                                                                                                                       

  Number of students tested                                                                                                                       

  4[. Not Free/Reduce Lunch]{.underline}(specify                                                                                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                                                       

  Number of students tested                                                                                                                       
  ----------------------------------------------------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- -- ----------- -- -----------

**[Deerlake Middle]{.underline}**

**[Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Sunshine State Standards
(SSS)]{.underline}**

**[State Criterion-Referenced Test]{.underline}**

Edition/Publication Year [2001-2003,]{.underline} \* New Edition each
year

Publisher [Florida Department Of Education]{.underline}

Sixth Grade Reading FCAT SSS

No groups were excluded from the testing.

~~2~~ students on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2003-04

~~1~~ student on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment in 2002/03;

~~1~~ student on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment in 2001/02

  ---------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                     2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000

  Testing month                      3/04        3/03        3/02        3/01        

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                  

  \% At or Above Basic               95          98          96                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          87          92          87                      

  \% At Advanced                     17          17          21                      

  Number of students tested          435         435         382                     

  Percent of total students tested   100         100         100                     

  Number of students excluded                                                        

  Percent of students excluded                                                       

                                                                                     

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                    

  1.Black                                                                            

  \% At or Above Basic               85          84          92                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          70          71          54                      

  \% At Advanced                     12          2           8                       

  Number of students tested          60          45          40                      

  2\. White                                                                          

  \% At or Above Basic               96          99          96                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          89          93          91                      

  \% At Advanced                     18          19          22                      

  Number of students tested          338         360         310                     

  3.Free/Reduced Lunch                                                               

  \% At or Above Basic               75          77          83                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          53          64          44                      

  \% At Advanced                     8           0           4                       

  Number of students tested          36          31          23                      

  4\. Not Free/reduced Lunch                                                         

  \% At or Above Basic               97          100         97                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          90          94          90                      

  \% At Advanced                     18          19          22                      

  Number of students tested          397         403         359                     

  **STATE SCORES**                                                                   

  \% At or Above Basic               74          72          70                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          54          54          52                      

  \% At Advanced                     6           5           5                       
  ---------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) reports each student's
Scale Score, which is then assigned an achievement level from 1 to 5

Level 5=Advanced Level 3-4= Proficient Level 2=Basic Level 1=Below Basic

**[Deerlake Middle]{.underline}**

**[Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Sunshine State Standards
(SSS)]{.underline}**

**[State Criterion-Referenced Test]{.underline}**

Edition/Publication Year [1999-2003, \* New Edition each
year]{.underline}

Publisher [Florida Department Of Education]{.underline}

Seventh Grade Reading FCAT SSS

No groups were excluded from the testing.

~~2~~ students on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2003-04

~~1~~ student on Special Pupil Progression was given an Alternative
Assessment in 2002/03;

~~2~~ students on Special Pupil Progression were given an Alternative
Assessment in 2001/02;

~~1~~ student on Special Pupil Progression was given an Alternative
Assessment in 2000/01

  ---------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                     2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000

  Testing month                      3/04        3/03        3/02        3/01        

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                  

  \% At or Above Basic               97          96          96                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          91          86          88                      

  \% At Advanced                     21          20          16                      

  Number of students tested          452         400         403                     

  Percent of total students tested   100         100         100                     

  Number of students excluded                                                        

  Percent of students excluded                                                       

                                                                                     

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                    

  1\. Black                                                                          

  \% At or Above Basic               90          89          87                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          75          56          69                      

  \% At Advanced                     8           11          3                       

  Number of students tested          39          46          40                      

  2\. White                                                                          

  \% At or Above Basic               99          97          97                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          94          90          90                      

  \% At Advanced                     23          21          18                      

  Number of students tested          381         318         344                     

  3\. Free/Reduced Lunch                                                             

  \% At or Above Basic               84          81          83                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          65          43          50                      

  \% At Advanced                     13          5           0                       

  Number of students tested          31          21          18                      

  4\. Not Free/Reduced Lunch                                                         

  \% At or Above Basic               98          97          97                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          93          89          90                      

  \% At Advanced                     22          20          17                      

  Number of students tested          420         377         385                     

  **STATE SCORES**                                                                   

  \% At or Above Basic               73          72          71                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          53          51          50                      

  \% At Advanced                     6           6           5                       
  ---------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) reports each student's
Scale Score, which is then assigned an achievement level from 1 to 5

Level 5=Advanced Level 3-4= Proficient Level 2=Basic Level 1=Below Basic

**[Deerlake Middle]{.underline}**

**[Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Sunshine State Standards
(SSS)]{.underline}**

**[State Criterion-Referenced Test]{.underline}**

Edition/Publication Year [2001-2003, \* New Edition each
year]{.underline}

Publisher [Florida Department Of Education]{.underline}

Eighth Grade Reading FCAT SSS

No groups were excluded from testing.

~~2~~ students on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2003-04

~~2~~ students on Special Pupil Progression were given an Alternative
Assessment in 2002/03;

~~1~~ student was absent during the testing period in 2001/02;

  ---------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                     2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000

  Testing month                      3/04        3/03        3/02        3/01        

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                  

  \% At or Above Basic               94          96          94          95          

  \% At or Above Proficient          77          86          80          76          

  \% At Advanced                     18          10          8           11          

  Number of students tested          417         400         416         388         

  Percent of total students tested   100         100         100         100         

  Number of students excluded                                                        

  Percent of students excluded                                                       

                                                                                     

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                    

  1\. Black                                                                          

  \% At or Above Basic               80          88          80          87          

  \% At or Above Proficient          55          62          56          56          

  \% At Advanced                     11          0           6           3           

  Number of students tested          44          43          49          39          

  2\. White                                                                          

  \% At or Above Basic               95          97          97          96          

  \% At or Above Proficient          79          90          85          78          

  \% At Advanced                     18          12          9           11          

  Number of students tested          340         338         352         325         

  3\. Free/Reduced Lunch                                                             

  \% At or Above Basic               62          82          \*                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          38          55          \*                      

  \% At Advanced                     0           0           \*                      

  Number of students tested          21          11          8                       

  2\. Not Free/Reduced Lunch                                                         

  \% At or Above Basic               96          97          95                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          79          88          82                      

  \% At Advanced                     19          11          9                       

  Number of students tested          394         388         408                     

  **STATE SCORES**                                                                   

  \% At or Above Basic               70          74          71          70          

  \% At or Above Proficient          44          48          45          43          

  \% At Advanced                     4           3           3           4           
  ---------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

> \*No data are reported when less than ten students were tested.

The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) reports each student's
Scale Score, which is then assigned an achievement level from 1 to 5

Level 5=Advanced Level 3-4= Proficient Level 2=Basic Level 1=Below Basic

**[Deerlake Middle]{.underline}**

**[Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Sunshine State Standards
(SSS)]{.underline}**

**[State Criterion-Referenced Test]{.underline}**

Edition/Publication Year [2001-2003,]{.underline} \* New Edition each
year

Publisher [Florida Department Of Education]{.underline}

Sixth Grade Math FCAT SSS

No groups were excluded.

~~2~~ students absent 2002-03

~~2~~ students on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2003-04

~~1~~ student on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2002-03;

~~1~~ student on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2001-02

  ---------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                     2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000

  Testing month                      3/04        3/03        3/02        3/01        

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                  

  \% At or Above Basic               92          95          98                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          80          84          88                      

  \% At Advanced                     17          21          23                      

  Number of students tested          436         434         383                     

  Percent of total students tested   100         100         100                     

  Number of students excluded                                                        

  Percent of students excluded                                                       

                                                                                     

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                    

  1\. Black                                                                          

  \% At or Above Basic               77          87          92                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          55          60          64                      

  \% At Advanced                     5           2           13                      

  Number of students tested          60          45          40                      

  2\. White                                                                          

  \% At or Above Basic               94          96          98                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          84          87          90                      

  \% At Advanced                     17          22          22                      

  Number of students tested          339         359         311                     

  3\. Free/Reduced Lunch                                                             

  \% At or Above Basic               67          74          87                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          48          42          65                      

  \% At Advanced                     3           0           9                       

  Number of students tested          36          31          23                      

  4\. Not Free/Reduced Lunch                                                         

  \% At or Above Basic               95          97          98                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          84          88          89                      

  \% At Advanced                     18          22          24                      

  Number of students tested          398         402         360                     

  **STATE SCORES**                                                                   

  \% At or Above Basic               67          69          65                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          45          47          43                      

  \% At Advanced                     5           6           5                       
  ---------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) reports each student's
Scale Score, which is then assigned an achievement level from 1 to 5

Level 5=Advanced Level 3-4= Proficient Level 2=Basic Level 1=Below Basic

**[Deerlake Middle]{.underline}**

**[Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Sunshine State Standards
(SSS)]{.underline}**

**[State Criterion-Referenced Test]{.underline}**

Edition/Publication Year [2001-2003, \* New Edition each
year]{.underline}

Publisher [Florida Department Of Education]{.underline}

Seventh Grade Math FCAT SSS

No groups were excluded.

~~2~~ students on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2003-04

~~1~~ student on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2002-03;

~~2~~ students on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
assessment 2001-02;

~~1~~ student on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
assessment 2000-01

  ---------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                     2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000

  Testing month                      3/04        3/03        3/02        3/01        

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                  

  \% At or Above Basic               98          95          96                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          89          84          87                      

  \% At Advanced                     25          21          21                      

  Number of students tested          452         399         403                     

  Percent of total students tested   100         100         100                     

  Number of students excluded                                                        

  Percent of students excluded                                                       

                                                                                     

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                    

  1\. Black                                                                          

  \% At or Above Basic               92          89          85                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          69          69          67                      

  \% At Advanced                     13          13          10                      

  Number of students tested          39          46          40                      

  2\. White                                                                          

  \% At or Above Basic               98          96          97                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          91          86          90                      

  \% At Advanced                     26          21          22                      

  Number of students tested          381         317         344                     

  3\. Free/Reduced Lunch                                                             

  \% At or Above Basic               84          76          78                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          71          47          56                      

  \% At Advanced                     10          5           0                       

  Number of students tested          31          21          18                      

  4\. Not Free/Reduced Lunch                                                         

  \% At or Above Basic               99          96          96                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          91          86          88                      

  \% At Advanced                     26          22          22                      

  Number of students tested          420         376         385                     

  **STATE SCORES**                                                                   

  \% At or Above Basic               70          69          67                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          49          48          46                      

  \% At Advanced                     7           6           7                       
  ---------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) reports each student's
Scale Score, which is then assigned an achievement level from 1 to 5

Level 5=Advanced Level 3-4= Proficient Level 2=Basic Level 1=Below Basic

**[Deerlake Middle]{.underline}**

**[Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Sunshine State Standards
(SSS)]{.underline}**

**[State Criterion-Referenced Test]{.underline}**

Edition/Publication Year [2001-2003, \* New Edition each
year]{.underline}

Publisher [Florida Department Of Education]{.underline}

Eighth Grade Math FCAT SSS

No groups were excluded.

~~2~~ students on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2003-04

~~2~~ students on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2002-03;

~~1~~ student absent 2001-02

  ---------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                     2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000

  Testing month                      3/04        3/03        3/02        3/01        

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                  

  \% At or Above Basic               98          98          98          98          

  \% At or Above Proficient          87          92          90          90          

  \% At Advanced                     30          27          21          31          

  Number of students tested          417         400         416         387         

  Percent of total students tested   100         100         100         100         

  Number of students excluded                                                        

  Percent of students excluded                                                       

                                                                                     

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                    

  1\. Black                                                                          

  \% At or Above Basic               93          93          92          87          

  \% At or Above Proficient          68          79          63          71          

  \% At Advanced                     11          5           8           3           

  Number of students tested          44          43          49          38          

  2\. White                                                                          

  \% At or Above Basic               99          99          99          99          

  \% At or Above Proficient          88          95          94          92          

  \% At Advanced                     30          29          23          34          

  Number of students tested          340         338         352         325         

  3\. Free/Reduced Lunch                                                             

  \% At or Above Basic               90          100         \*                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          57          91          \*                      

  \% At Advanced                     10          0           \*                      

  Number of students tested          21          11          8                       

  4\. Not Free/Reduced Lunch                                                         

  \% At or Above Basic               99          98          98                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          89          92          91                      

  \% At Advanced                     31          28          22                      

  Number of students tested          394         388         408                     

  **STATE SCORES**                                                                   

  \% At or Above Basic               77          78          75          76          

  \% At or Above Proficient          56          56          53          55          

  \% At Advanced                     11          10          8           10          
  ---------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

\* No data are reported when less than ten students were tested.

The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) reports each student's
Scale Score, which is then assigned an achievement level from 1 to 5

Level 5=Advanced Level 3-4= Proficient Level 2=Basic Level 1=Below Basic

**[Deerlake Middle]{.underline}**

**[Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Sunshine State Standards
(SSS)]{.underline}**

**[State Criterion-Referenced Test]{.underline}**

Edition/Publication Year [2001-2003,]{.underline} \* New Edition each
year

Publisher [Florida Department Of Education]{.underline}

Sixth Grade Reading FCAT SSS

No groups were excluded from the testing.

~~2~~ students on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment 2003-04

~~1~~ student on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment in 2002/03;

~~1~~ student on Special Pupil Progression received an Alternative
Assessment in 2001/02

  ---------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                     2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000

  Testing month                      3/04        3/03        3/02        3/01        

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                  

  \% At or Above Basic               95          98          96                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          87          92          87                      

  \% At Advanced                     17          17          21                      

  Number of students tested          435         435         382                     

  Percent of total students tested   100         100         100                     

  Number of students excluded                                                        

  Percent of students excluded                                                       

                                                                                     

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                    

  1.Black                                                                            

  \% At or Above Basic               85          84          92                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          70          71          54                      

  \% At Advanced                     12          2           8                       

  Number of students tested          60          45          40                      

  2\. White                                                                          

  \% At or Above Basic               96          99          96                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          89          93          91                      

  \% At Advanced                     18          19          22                      

  Number of students tested          338         360         310                     

  3.Free/Reduced Lunch                                                               

  \% At or Above Basic               75          77          83                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          53          64          44                      

  \% At Advanced                     8           0           4                       

  Number of students tested          36          31          23                      

  4\. Not Free/reduced Lunch                                                         

  \% At or Above Basic               97          100         97                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          90          94          90                      

  \% At Advanced                     18          19          22                      

  Number of students tested          397         403         359                     

  **STATE SCORES**                                                                   

  \% At or Above Basic               74          72          70                      

  \% At or Above Proficient          54          54          52                      

  \% At Advanced                     6           5           5                       
  ---------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) reports each student's
Scale Score, which is then assigned an achievement level from 1 to 5

Level 5=Advanced Level 3-4= Proficient Level 2=Basic Level 1=Below Basic