**REVISED March 8, 2006**

##### 

##### *2005-2006 No Child Left Behind - Blue Ribbon Schools Program*

*U.S. Department of Education*

**Cover Sheet** Type of School: (Check all that apply) [X]{.underline}
Elementary \_\_ Middle \_\_ High \_\_ K-12 \_\_Charter

Name of Principal [Mrs. Mary Betry Bass]{.underline}

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

Official School Name [Chester Nelson Elementary School]{.underline}

(As it should appear in the official records)

School Mailing Address [1336 W. Spruce Avenue]{.underline}

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

[Pinedale CA 93650-1037]{.underline}

City State Zip Code+4 (9 digits total)

County [Fresno]{.underline} State School Code Number\*
[10-62117-60005888]{.underline}

Telephone [(559) 327-7600]{.underline} Fax [(559) 327-7690]{.underline}

Website/URL <http://qp.clovisusd.k12.ca.us/nelsonelementary> E-mail
<marybass@cusd.com>

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 [January 23,
2006]{.underline}

(Principal's Signature)

Name of Superintendent\* [Dr. Terry Bradley]{.underline}

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

District Name [Clovis Unified School District]{.underline} Tel. [(559)
327-9000]{.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 [January 24, 2006]{.underline}

(Superintendent's Signature)

Name of School Board

President/Chairperson [Mrs. Ginny L. Hovsepian]{.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 [January 24, 2006]{.underline}

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

*\*Private Schools: If the information requested is not applicable,
write N/A in the space.*

**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 for 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 2005-2006 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 2000 and has not received the 2003, 2004, or 2005
    *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.**

**DISTRICT** (Questions 1‑2 not applicable to private schools)

1\. Number of schools in the district: [30]{.underline} Elementary
schools

Middle schools

[4]{.underline} Junior high schools

[5]{.underline} High schools

[3]{.underline} Other\*

[42]{.underline} TOTAL

2\. District Per Pupil Expenditure: [\$6,457]{.underline}

Average State Per Pupil Expenditure: [\$6,983]{.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\. [2]{.underline} Number of years the principal has been in her/his
position at this school.

[1]{.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**    12        11                     23           **7**                             

  **K**       40        34                     74           **8**                             

  **1**       35        44                     79           **9**                             

  **2**       31        31                     62           **10**                            

  **3**       47        31                     78           **11**                            

  **4**       42        36                     78           **12**                            

  **5**       51        51                     102          **Other**                         

  **6**       58        38                     96                       Total                 592
                                                                        With PreK             

                                    **TOTAL                                                   **569**
                                    STUDENTS                                                  
                                    IN THE                                                    
                                    APPLYING                                                  
                                    SCHOOL**                                                  
  ----------- --------- ----------- ---------- --------- -- ----------- --------- ----------- ---------

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

6\. Racial/ethnic composition of [39]{.underline} % White

the students in the school: [4]{.underline} % Black or African American

[38]{.underline} % Hispanic or Latino

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

[2]{.underline} % 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:
[24]{.underline} %

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

  ------------------------- --------------------------- ------------------
  **(1)**                   Number of students who      72
                            transferred ***to*** the    
                            school after October 1      
                            until the end of the year.  

  **(2)**                   Number of students who      65
                            transferred ***from*** the  
                            school after October 1      
                            until the end of the year.  

  **(3)**                   Total of all transferred    137
                            students \[sum of rows (1)  
                            and (2)\]                   

  **(4)**                   Total number of students in 569
                            the school as of October 1  

  **(5)**                   Total transferred students  .2407
                            in row (3) divided by total 
                            students in row (4)         

  **(6)**                   Amount in row (5)           24.07
                            multiplied by 100           
  ------------------------- --------------------------- ------------------

8\. Limited English Proficient students in the school: [18]{.underline}
%

> [103]{.underline} Total Number Limited English Proficient

Number of languages represented: [11]{.underline}

Specify languages: Armenian, Farsi, Greek, Hmong, Korean, Telugu,
Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese

9\. Students eligible for free/reduced-priced meals: [53]{.underline} %

Total number students who qualify: [299]{.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.

10\. Students receiving special education services: [11]{.underline} %

[60]{.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. Do not add additional categories.

[1]{.underline} Autism Orthopedic Impairment

Deafness [7]{.underline} Other Health Impaired

Deaf-Blindness [13]{.underline} Specific Learning Disability

Emotional Disturbance [33]{.underline} Speech or Language Impairment

[1]{.underline} Hearing Impairment Traumatic Brain Injury

> [3]{.underline} Mental Retardation Visual Impairment Including
> Blindness
>
> Multiple Disabilities

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) [1]{.underline}

Classroom teachers [25]{.underline} [2]{.underline}

Special resource teachers/specialists [4]{.underline}
\_\_\_\_[1]{.underline}\_\_\_

Paraprofessionals [1]{.underline} [6]{.underline}

> Support staff [6]{.underline}
>
> Total number [37]{.underline} [9]{.underline}

12. Average school student-"classroom teacher" ratio, that is, the
    number of

students in the school divided by the FTE of classroom teachers:
[18:1]{.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.

  ------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                            2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001

  Daily student attendance  96%         95%         96%         96%         96%

  Daily teacher attendance  96%         97%         93%         97%         96%

  Teacher turnover rate     4%          0%          0%          0%          0%

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

  Student drop-off rate     \%          \%          \%          \%          \%
  (high school)                                                             
  ------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**PART III -- SUMMARY**

Welcome to Nelson Elementary, home of the Roadrunners -- BEEP! BEEP! In
recent years, Nelson has been awarded State Distinguished School in 1998
and 2004, the Bonner Center for Character Education Award in 2000, 2002,
and 2004, and the Clovis Exemplary School Award in 2003 and 2004. Nelson
enjoys a long tradition of providing its community with a learning
environment committed to excellence. Impressive growth in student
achievement over the last three years give testament to Nelson's
reputation for substantial student and school achievement, strong
community support, as well as for retaining its professional, cohesive
staff.

The shared mission of Nelson Elementary is "to provide exemplary
programs and services that align all resources to assure that each
student achieves at her or his highest level academically and socially."
The mission statement serves as the guiding force for school-wide goals
and priorities. Our ultimate goal is to prepare individuals to become
contributing members of society who value diversity of ideas and
cultures and possess an enduring quest to learn. Nelson serves a unique
and diverse population. Our busy and colorful playground of enthusiastic
children is indicative of the mosaic quality of our school.

A core value of Clovis Unified is educating the whole child "in mind,
body, and spirit." Known as the Sparthenian concept, emphasis is placed
on academic, physical, and character development. At Nelson, a
comprehensive awards program recognizes student performance not only in
academics, but also in athletics, and character. Our comprehensive
co-curricular programs, including vocal/instrumental music, extensive
athletics, and academic enrichment activities, support the academic
program. Accordingly, we have established clear grade-level achievement
goals for all students to meet proficient and advanced levels of
academic performance. Each student will: 1) Read and comprehend a
variety of materials, locate, and apply information; 2)Write, speak,
listen, and use technology to communicate; 3) Apply mathematical skills
to analyze and solve problems; 4) Think creatively and analyze tasks to
solve problems; and 5) Develop and demonstrate personal responsibility
for learning and self-management.

Teachers differentiate instruction, regrouping within the grade level,
to better personalize the learning experience. A protected, daily,
3-hour literacy block enables teachers to deeply align the written,
taught, and tested curriculum into powerful units of study engaging
students in rigorous material. Student achievement is assessed
frequently in reading, language arts, writing, math, and science through
a robust formative assessment system utilizing technology to produce
immediate reports and disaggregated information. Teachers use results of
frequent assessment to reteach and accelerate skill development.

Pro-active leadership, data-driven decision-making, and an emphasis on
continuous improvement, empower us to accomplish our mission and achieve
our goals. Leadership supports and promotes innovation in the school
program. Grade levels meet weekly to share student work samples, analyze
academic progress, and discuss effective instructional strategies.
Ongoing professional development ensures that the Nelson staff keeps
abreast of new learning strategies, innovative teaching techniques, and
applied technology in the field of education. Such focus on professional
development ensures that Nelson students have equal access to the core
curriculum and appropriate instruction matched to their individual
learning levels.

Nelson embraces the old African saying, "It takes a village to raise a
child." Parental support is a critical component to the success of any
school. Nelson enjoys the benefits of an extremely supportive parent
community and provides a variety of options for parent involvement.
Equally, neighboring businesses and the local university serve as
partners in promoting student success. By providing a quality,
comprehensive educational program to a diverse population through
exemplary curricular programs, co-curricular activities, and
comprehensive services, we achieve our mission.

A famous Nelson slogan says it best: "BEEP! BEEP! The B is for the best
school anywhere, the E is for extraordinary, the other E is for
exemplary and the P is for perseverance, because nothing ever keeps us
down. We always say it twice. Why? Just in case you didn't hear it the
first time! GO NELSON! BEEP! BEEP!"

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

**1. Assessment Results**

Nelson participates in California's Standardized Testing and Reporting
(STAR) program. The California Standards Tests (CST) in English-Language
Arts, Mathematics, Science, and History-Social Science are administered
to all students in Grades 2-6. Except for a writing component that is
administered as part of the Grade 4 English-Language Arts test, all
questions are multiple choice. CST scores are reported as one of five
performance levels: advanced, proficient, basic, below basic, and far
below basic. Performance levels of advanced and proficient are indicated
as "at or above proficient" on the Data Display Tables in Part
VII-Assessment Results. The scores are used for calculating Nelson's
Academic Performance Index (API). Only the results of the California
English-Language Arts and Mathematics Standards Tests are used to
determine the progress elementary schools are making toward meeting the
federal *No Child Left Behind* adequate yearly progress (AYP)
requirement that all students score at proficient or above (advanced) on
these tests. The following website provides additional information
regarding California's Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR)
program: <http://star.cde.ca.gov/star2005/AboutSTAR.asp>.

**Nelson Assessment Results:**

**English-Language Arts.** A three-year comparison shows growth at all
grade levels in the percentage of students scoring in the proficient and
advanced performance bands. The overall summary of student achievement
over the past three years shows an increase of 8% scoring at or above
proficient, from 51% in May 2003 to 59% in May 2005. Most notable is the
growth made in Grades 5 (+12%) and 6 (+18%). Students classified as
Economically Disadvantaged showed the greatest improvement (+18%) in the
three year period growing from 32% to 46% proficient or advanced. Again,
Grade 6 demonstrated impressive growth (+24%) increasing from 18% at or
above proficient to 42%. Even with the encouraging growth of our
economically disadvantaged students, a significant disparity remains
between that subgroup and their non-economically disadvantaged
counterparts. However, grade level data indicates that the performance
gap between the two subgroups is narrowing. English Learners (EL) show
slight growth (+4%) from 22% to 26%, over the three year period. In
addition to CST, our ELs are assessed annually using the California
English Language Development Test (CELDT). Using results from CELDT,
Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAO) establish growth targets
for English Learners in relation to English development (AMAO I) and
English proficiency (AMAO II). In 2005, 59% of ELs attained AMAO I and
46% attained AMAO II, exceeding the state-expected growth targets of 51%
and 30.7%, respectively. All ethnic subgroups demonstrated growth over
the past three years. Overall, Grade 6 reflects the greatest growth.
Whereas, our Asian students made the most growth (+20%) compared to
Hispanic (+6%) and White (+5%) students, the Asian subgroup continues to
lag behind Hispanics and Whites in the overall percentage of students
performing in the proficient or advanced ranges. Students with
Disabilities dropped slightly (-2%) during the past three years, from
35% to 33% at or above proficient. Their non-disabled counterparts
improved from 56% to 72% (+16%). All of Nelson's significant subgroups
exceeded AYP goals in English-Language Arts.

**Mathematics.** An overview of student achievement during the past
three years shows an increase of 8%, from 55% to 64% of students
performing in the proficient or advanced performance bands. Although
Grade 2 dropped 1% during this time span, every other grade level
boasted substantial growth, specifically in Grades 5 and 6, growing 15%
and 16%, respectively. Notable is the 10% increase in students scoring
in the advanced performance band. Economically-disadvantaged students
displayed improvement at all grade levels, although this subgroup
continues to lag behind their non-economically disadvantaged
counterparts. ELs, although logging improvement over three years (+10%),
show inconsistent growth from year to year. Overall, all ethnic
subgroups have grown during the past three years: 76% white, 52%
Hispanic, and 55% Asian subgroups scored at or above proficient levels.
Although a trend of growth is evident, both Hispanic and Asian subgroups
dropped in performance from May 2004 to May 2005. Analysis of subskills
suggests that number sense is an area of deficit, particularly related
to its affect when performing more complex mathematics. This also may be
further complicated by the impact of understanding and reading English.
Efforts to deeply align math curriculum and articulate instruction
between grade levels continue. Students with Disabilities grew 1%, from
35% to 36% at or above proficient during the last three years.
Non-disabled counterparts grew 7% overall with an increase of 10% of
students performing at the advanced level. By the time this subgroup
exits Nelson in Grade 6, their growth is significant. Marked growth is
evident in both the proficient and advanced performance bands, from 43%
to 62% in the proficient level (+19%) and 24% increase, from 1% to 25%
in the advanced level. All Nelson subgroups exceeded AYP goals in
Mathematics.

**2. Using Assessment Results**

Nelson maintains a comprehensive assessment program designed to motivate
students and provide a clear picture of the school\'s overall success.
An integral part of teaching, the assessment program is designed to
provide staff with data to modify instruction in meeting individual
student needs, recognize student and teacher achievement, and assess the
school's overall success. Student assessments are administered in a
variety of ways and with an array of instruments all aligned with state
standards.

California's Student Testing and Reporting (STAR) system enables
teachers, students, families, and administrators to compare student
progress quantitatively with the ultimate goal of moving students to the
proficient and advanced quintiles. Together with CUSD, Nelson has
institutionalized a robust formative assessment system using
curriculum-based, performance-based, and criterion-referenced
assessments. District-wide "essential" standards, aligned with state
standards, were developed to ensure continuity at each site and between
and among grade levels. Standards-based assessments in the form of Math
Benchmarks and quarterly Language Arts Formative Tests (LAFT) are deeply
aligned to these essential standards and assists teachers in monitoring
student growth and adjusting instruction as needed. Item analysis and
relative rank generated from the testing data are used as a tool to
identify students in need of academic interventions and accelerations.
Edusoft, a web-based assessment platform, generates multiple-measure
reports enabling teachers to disaggregate and frequently monitor student
progress.

Such "dollops" of feedback provide crucial information for adjusting
instruction and re-teaching specific skills as well as accelerate
student learning when appropriate. Individual student plans, called
Teacher Grade Level Estimates (TGLEs), are written for all students and
contain a diagnosis of the child\'s sub-skill weaknesses, strengths, and
a prescriptive plan to assist the child in reaching grade level
competencies and moving to the next CST quintile. In the fall, teachers
conference with parents to review the TGLE plan. At the mid-year point
these TGLEs are reviewed and modified, as needed, to insure adequate
progress.

Nelson's overall school performance is measured through Clovis
Assessment System for Sustained Improvement (CLASSI), a district-wide,
comprehensive approach to assessing educational quality. CLASSI monitors
annually critical student achievement indicators for grades K through 6
and establishes standards and ratings for evaluating certain school
management, community involvement, and co-curricular priorities which
are indicative of comprehensive, well-managed school programs.

**3. Communicating Assessment Results**

Every August, a STAR report is mailed to parents with a letter
explaining the meaning and value of the CST as it pertains to their
child's achievement. Teachers meet with the principal to discuss needed
strategies through the TGLE progress. Parent-teacher conferences
establish the parent's role in assisting their child and the student's
role in reaching goals. In addition, disaggregated results are
communicated through in-depth presentations with Nelson's multiple
parent forums, such as the School Assessment Review Team (SART),
Intercultural-Diversity Advisory Council (IDAC), English Learner
Advisory Committee (ELAC), and School Site Council (SSC).

Student on-going progress and achievement is communicated to Nelson
parents through informal home communication, mid-quarter progress
reports, parent/teacher conferences, quarterly report cards, and in
weekly and monthly newsletters written by classroom teachers. In
addition, faculty has developed quarterly grade level report cards that
reflect student progress towards mastering the standards. This card also
addresses social, emotional, and physical development along with
academic achievement. Two BCLAD teachers and Spanish and Hmong Bilingual
Instructional Assistants provide translation when needed.

Specific reports, such as Academic Performance Index (API) school
performance scores and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) are released by
the California Department of Education and reported on its website.
These reports are published in the local newspaper, as well as "CUSD
Today," the district-published monthly newspaper.

**4. Sharing Success**

Nelson enjoys a broad-based, collaborative relationship with other
schools. At the district level, Job-Alike sessions enable principals to
dialog regarding educational issues and share best practices associated
with high achieving schools, such as Nelson. Our internal reading
intervention program in Grades 1, 4, and 6 has been spotlighted at one
such session. Local schools have visited Nelson classrooms observing
teachers utilizing Steve Dunn's Project LEAD reading and writing
strategies. In fact, the success from implementing Project LEAD combined
with Nelson's school-wide commitment to a daily, uninterrupted
three-hour literacy block, and the articulated writing curriculum,
generated area interest in developing an articulated writing curriculum
and assessment system, K-6. As a result, the Clovis West Area Writing
Cadre emerged and developed an articulated writing blueprint for all
grade levels, addressing narrative, summary, persuasive, and response to
literature writing genres. Nelson staff has been key drivers in this
endeavor. Four Nelson teachers are designated as Beginning Teacher
Support and Assessment (BTSA) Support Providers, assigned to novice
teachers as mentors and models of teaching excellence. Frequently, these
teachers are invited to conduct demonstration lessons and present at
workshops. In addition, our Resource Teacher is a known leader in
curriculum development and often called upon to share her expertise. For
example, she organized the Science standards by topic and aligned these
topics to resources in grade level instructional units. This now serves
as the model curriculum guide in the district. Additionally, she is
collaborating with district level personnel in creating Science
formative assessments, K-6. Recently, we began a partnership with Chafee
Zoo to develop science units utilizing the marvelous resources our local
zoo has to offer. The initial goal is to create an outdoor "laboratory"
experience for all third graders in the San Joaquin Valley. Nelson's
success is also shared through school, district, and local publications.

**PART V-CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION**

**1. Curriculum**

Nelson challenges all students with a powerful core curriculum. This
curriculum is designed to provide an academic foundation for the future
linking the transition from pre-school to kindergarten and elementary to
intermediate school. The curriculum content at Nelson is aligned with
district learning standards and continually reviewed by teachers,
parents, and district curriculum advisors to meet adjusted state
frameworks and national norms. Reports including, *A Call To Action*,
*Guide to the California Reading Initiative*, *No Child Left Behind*,
*It's Elementary*, *Every Student Can Read, Every Student Will Read*,
and *Mathematics Task Force Report* have guided district frameworks
which in turn provide Nelson with benchmarks and standards for each
grade level. The standards and benchmarks cover English-Language Arts,
Mathematics, Science, History-Social Science, Physical Education,
Health-Wellness, Technology, and Visual and Performing Arts.

**English-Language Arts-**

-   Nelson uses State adopted Houghton-Mifflin Language Arts Program in
    grades K-6. Regularly scheduled grade level meetings and cross-grade
    level meetings are an important element in coordinating the
    curriculum to instruction.

-   Accelerated Reader Program and Monitoring STAR system

-   Kate Kinsella Reading Strategies in 4^th^, 5^th^ and 6^th^

-   Differentiated Curriculum in grades K-6

-   Scientifically Based Project Lead strategies K-6

-   Quarterly Language Arts Formative Testing

**Mathematics-**

-   Computational and problem-solving skills are an integral part of
    mathematical instruction at Nelson Elementary. The understanding of
    basic concepts is taught on a progressive K through 6 continuum.
    Daily practice and school-wide recognition are provided for mastery
    of basic facts (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
    and mixed).

-   Nelson uses a broad-based math curriculum including, but not limited
    to, all the mathematical strands that consist of number theory,
    measurement, geometry, patterns and functions, statistics and
    probability, logic, and algebra. These strands are deeply aligned to
    CUSD\'s Math Benchmarks Tests.

-   Manipulatives, hands-on materials, replacement units, computers,
    mental math activities, and calculators are used on a school-wide
    basis.

-   Mathematics is integrated with other curricula.

-   Flexible grouping for instruction

-   State Adopted Scott Foresman Curriculum

-   Quarterly Curriculum-Based Site Tests to measure student growth and
    achievement.

-   Accelerated Math in upper grades

-   District Math Benchmark Tests

In other core curriculum areas, the emphasis is placed on experiential,
hands-on, and critical thinking skills. Students access Science and
Social Science curriculum through materials such as State adopted texts,
Project AIMS, labs, literature, guest speakers, biographies, assemblies,
technology, and field trips. Sixth grade students learn first hand about
science at the Regional Learning Center (RLC) in Sonora during a
three-day field trip that includes nature hikes, star gazing, raptor
exhibit, and a survival unit. Living history days at Grades 4-6 as well
as curriculum-based culminating field trips have allowed students to
experience historical concepts in real life situations. P.E. basic
skills are taught throughout the year and fitness is formally assessed
each spring. Students have the opportunity to be involved in
instrumental music, chorus, oral interpretation, and drama. A highlight
of the fine arts curriculum many of our teachers are trained in
Disciplined Based Art Education, encompassing art production, history,
criticism, and aesthetics. Classrooms attend regular training sessions
in the Library Media Center for instruction and project oriented
technology. Students work during and beyond school hours on the
Internet, CD-ROM, and the PowerPoint program with the assistance of
library and teaching staff, as well as parent volunteers.

**2a. Reading Curriculum**

"What's the most important thing we do at Nelson?" Ask any student or
staff member on the Nelson campus and the resounding response is: "Learn
to Read!" Nelson is dedicated to providing students with a strong
foundation which promotes a lifetime of learning by learning to read and
reading to learn. The Houghton Mifflin reading series is taught K-6. The
anthologies are augmented by core literature and specific non-fiction
materials, enabling teachers to delve purposefully and ensure deep
alignment of standards. Equally, Science and Social Science are
integrated into the language arts instruction allowing for greater
exposure to their content while reinforcing specific reading strategies.

All Nelson teachers have been trained in Steve Dunn's *Project LEAD*
Reading and Writing workshops providing extensive strategies for a
balanced literacy program. Students study various genres of literature
and learn to make connections between reading and writing to develop a
comprehensive understanding of Language Arts. The following strategies
are currently being implemented at Nelson: Think Alouds, Shared Reading,
Guided Reading, whole group and small group instruction for at risk
children and Literature Circles for students reading at or above grade
level.

Because of our diverse population, teachers explored methods for
differentiating reading instruction so that students would be
purposefully engaged in skill-enhancing and grade appropriate materials.
Therefore, an internal reading intervention program was instituted this
year in Grades 1, 4, and 6. All students within these grade levels are
ability-grouped for 60-90 minutes of the daily literacy block, which is
three hours of uninterrupted language arts instruction. Struggling
readers receive intensive, small group instruction, while those at and
above grade level are challenged with rigorous material so that they can
accelerate their reading achievement. The Resource Teacher, Special
Education teachers, and even the principal work in concert with a
classroom teacher, instructing the neediest students. Reading growth is
assessed frequently using multiple measurements, including running
records, Dynamic Indicators of Basic Literacy Development (DIBELS),
Accelerated Reader STAR test, and curriculum-based comprehension tests.
Students are regrouped appropriately. A critical component of our
internal reading intervention program is the commitment of the teachers
to collaborate and dialog weekly regarding student progress and targeted
instructional practices. Early results indicate that the Nelson internal
reading intervention program significantly improves reading performance
of ALL students, not solely those reading below grade level.

Additionally, Accelerated Reader (AR) is a school-wide reading
enrichment program which, through the visionary oversight of Nelson's
Library Media Technician, has embellished Nelson's reading program.
Students read books at their appropriate instructional level and then
take a comprehension test. A highly engaging incentive program
reinforces students' progress as they earn points for each book they
read. On any given day one can find intrinsically motivated Nelson
students reading before school, while walking in line to the cafeteria
and after school. AR has opened a whole new world of reading by
motivating and challenging Nelson students at every reading level. Even
our Special Education students eagerly read to attain the prestigious
Reading Medallion.

**3. Other Curriculum: Mathematics**

Strengths of Nelson's mathematics program include use of manipulatives,
real-world lessons, math journals, problems of the week, and problem
solving strategies. Teachers integrate mathematics through the core
curriculum by computing data and interpreting graphs and charts in other
curricular areas. Participation in CUSD's Math Connections Workshops,
has provided teachers with the opportunity to collaborate and develop
innovative math units aligned with state standards and *California
Mathematics*, the state adopted Scott Foresman text. A variety of
instructional program/materials are used including Project Aims, Touch
Math, *ADD Math*, *Math Steps*, Accelerated Math, and replacement units.
A new focus has been towards math facts mastery through Mrs. Bass' Math
Club where students are encouraged to learn math families and are tested
weekly to monitor mastery. The program has been very effective in
attaining mastery of basic math skills. This in turn assists with
development and mastery of higher level mathematics standards. In
addition, students in Grade 6 participate in Math Switch, a program in
which they are ability-grouped for instruction.

**4. Instructional Methods**

Nelson's goal is to maximize the educational opportunity and achievement
of all students by practicing exemplary instructional strategies and
developing powerful learning experiences in all subject areas. Core
curriculum areas of English-Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social
Science, Technology, P.E., and Visual and Performing Arts reflect
*CUSD's Grade Level Standards* as they align with the State Frameworks
and Standards. Integration of these content areas allows teachers to use
a comprehensive approach as they focus on development and improvement of
language arts and math skills. A wide variety of techniques, methods,
and strategies, such as "think alouds", hands-on activities,
collaborative projects, and flexible grouping give teachers the means to
meet student needs. Teachers also strike a healthy balance between
independent, teacher-directed, and group projects. By differentiating
instruction, teachers are able to tailor the child's education to his or
her instructional level. Whether the child is below grade level or at
the top of the class, at Nelson, we hold true to *No Child Left Behind*!

Nelson believes teacher knowledge drives decision-making for productive
learning environments and increased student achievement. Nelson teachers
take the responsibility in designing instructional experiences to meet
all learners' needs. Teachers use a backward design approach to create
rigorous, powerful units of study. This enables them to first identify
the standard, and then construct a lesson focused on student mastery.
Teacher's questioning strategies utilize Bloom's Taxonomy, teach to a
variety of modalities, and employ open-ended techniques that integrate
critical thinking skills. Furthermore, they use flexible scheduling,
team teaching, and grouping strategies to meet the needs of all
students. The result is students are purposefully engaged in rigorous
coursework and continuously making and deepening connections based on
these instructional experiences. Demonstration of student knowledge
occurs and is monitored for growth through a wide variety of programs
including: Accelerated Reader, Math Masters, Mrs. Bass's Math Club,
Science Club, After School Intervention, Migrant Program, Computer Lab,
Multi-Cultural activities, Learning Centers, Leveled Reading Groups,
History Day and Science Fair projects, Destination Imagination, Oral
Interpretation, Reports, Poster Making, Essays, and Audio/Video
Presentations. Through ongoing diagnosis and observation of student
learning behaviors, teachers are empowered to make informed decisions
about instruction.

**5. Professional Development**

Nelson teachers exhibit a strong sense of professionalism and
camaraderie, which has been cultivated through shared decision-making
focused on attaining school goals. Teachers assume various leadership
roles to increase knowledge and share expertise with others.

Professional development focuses on both individual and school wide
goals. It is driven by teacher input from the *School Based Coordinated
Program (SBCP) Needs Assessment* which is given in the spring. Through
this needs assessment, staff list future professional needs and desires.
Programs are planned and evaluated in the spring through strategic
planning meetings with input from teachers, administration, support
staff, and parents. Opportunities to dialogue, plan, prepare, and
reflect are provided weekly through either faculty meetings, grade level
meetings, and/or quality team meetings. Resources are budgeted for
teachers to attend a variety of professional development activities.
However, Nelson teacher-led staff development presentations have been
the most beneficial and cost-effective in providing opportunities for
our staff to grow professionally as well as share expertise.

High-quality teaching is the most dominant factor in student success. To
ensure that our teachers maintain instructional expertise, they attend
conferences, workshops, in-services, and staff development. Ongoing
professional development ensures that Nelson staff keep abreast of new
learning strategies, innovative teaching techniques, and applied
technology in the field of education. Such focus on professional
development ensures that Nelson students have equal access to the core
curriculum and appropriate instruction matched to their individual
learning levels.

**PART VII -- ASSESSMENT RESULTS**

**ENGLISH-LANGUAGE ARTS**

**DATA DISPLAY TABLE**

**ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS SCHOOL SUMMARY CALIFORNIA STANDARDS TEST**

  ----------------- ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- ---------------
                                                   **2004-2005**   **2003-2004**   **2002-2003**

  **Testing Month**                                **May**         **May**         **May**

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                

                    \% At or Above Proficient      59              57              51

                    \% Advanced                    24              24              20

                    \% Below Proficient            41              43              49

  Number of                                        449             442             451
  students tested                                                                  

  Percent of total                                 99              100             99
  students tested                                                                  

  Number of                                        1               0               1
  students                                                                         
  alternatively                                                                    
  assessed                                                                         

  Percent of                                       1               0               1
  students                                                                         
  alternatively                                                                    
  assessed                                                                         

  **SUBGROUP                                                                       
  SCORES**                                                                         

  **Economically                                                                   
  Disadvantaged**                                                                  

                    \% At or Above Proficient      46              48              32

                    \% Advanced                    12              8               8

                    \% Below Proficient            54              52              68

  Number of                                        243             229             238
  students tested                                                                  

  **White**                                                                        

                    \% At or Above Proficient      74              74              69

                    \% Advanced                    41              37              32

                    \% Below Proficient            26              26              31

  Number of                                        191             209             215
  students tested                                                                  

  **Asian**                                                                        

                    \% At or Above Proficient      41              41              21

                    \% Advanced                    4               12              4

                    \% Below Proficient            59              59              79

  Number of                                        52              59              71
  students tested                                                                  

  **Hispanic**                                                                     

                    \% At or Above Proficient      48              40              42

                    \% Advanced                    11              10              11

                    \% Below Proficient            52              60              58

  Number of                                        163             135             127
  students tested                                                                  

  **Students with                                                                  
  Disability**                                                                     

                    \% At or Above Proficient      33              32              35

                    \% Advanced                    8               7               14

                    \% Below Proficient            67              68              65

  Number of                                        51              61              94
  students tested                                                                  

  **Students with                                                                  
  No Reported                                                                      
  Disability**                                                                     

                    \% At or Above Proficient      72              62              56

                    \% Advanced                    26              27              22

                    \% Below Proficient            28              38              44

  Number of                                        398             381             357
  students tested                                                                  
  ----------------- ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- ---------------

**DATA DISPLAY TABLE**

**ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS GRADE 2 CALIFORNIA STANDARDS TEST**

  -------------------- ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- ---------------
                                                      **2004-2005**   **2003-2004**   **2002-2003**

  **Testing Month**                                   **May**         **May**         **May**

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                   

                       \% At or Above Proficient      66              61              67

                       \% Advanced                    31              28              28

                       \% Below Proficient            34              39              33

  Number of students                                  81              79              97
  tested                                                                              

  Percent of total                                    100             100             99
  students tested                                                                     

  Number of students                                  0               0               1
  alternatively                                                                       
  assessed                                                                            

  Percent of students                                 0               0               1
  alternatively                                                                       
  assessed                                                                            

  **SUBGROUP SCORES**                                                                 

  **Economically                                                                      
  Disadvantaged**                                                                     

                       \% At or Above Proficient      53              47              50

                       \% Advanced                    21              13              17

                       \% Below Proficient            37              53              49

  Number of students                                  47              47              46
  tested                                                                              

  **Non-Economically                                                                  
  Disadvantaged**                                                                     

                       \% At or Above Proficient      82              81              82

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            18              19              18

  Number of students                                  34              32              51
  tested                                                                              

  **English Learner**                                                                 

                       \% At or Above Proficient      46              40              39

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            54              60              61

  Number of students                                  13              20              23
  tested                                                                              

  **Fluent English                                                                    
  Proficient & English                                                                
  Only**                                                                              

                       \% At or Above Proficient      69              68              76

                       \% Advanced                    34              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            31              32              24

  Number of students                                  68              59              74
  tested                                                                              

  **White**                                                                           

                       \% At or Above Proficient      79              81              80

                       \% Advanced                    52              50              37

                       \% Below Proficient            21              19              20

  Number of students                                  33              31              46
  tested                                                                              

  **Asian**                                                                           

                       \% At or Above Proficient      NA              46              25

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            NA              54              75

  Number of students                                  NA              13              16
  tested                                                                              

  **Hispanic**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      57              43              67

                       \% Advanced                    17              3               23

                       \% Below Proficient            43              57              34

  Number of students                                  35              30              30
  tested                                                                              

  **Students with                                                                     
  Disability**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      NA              NA              NA

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            NA              NA              NA

  Number of students                                  NA              NA              NA
  tested                                                                              

  **Students with No                                                                  
  Reported                                                                            
  Disability**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      65              63              73

                       \% Advanced                    31              31              31

                       \% Below Proficient            34              37              27

  Number of students                                  77              68              88
  tested                                                                              
  -------------------- ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- ---------------

**DATA DISPLAY TABLE**

**ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS GRADE 3 CALIFORNIA STANDARDS TEST**

  -------------------- ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- ---------------
                                                      **2004-2005**   **2003-2004**   **2002-2003**

  **Testing Month**                                   **May**         **May**         **May**

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                   

                       \% At or Above Proficient      52              63              51

                       \% Advanced                    11              23              21

                       \% Below Proficient            47              37              49

  Number of students                                  81              97              81
  tested                                                                              

  Percent of total                                    100             100             100
  students tested                                                                     

  Number of students                                  0               0               0
  alternatively                                                                       
  assessed                                                                            

  Percent of students                                 0               0               0
  alternatively                                                                       
  assessed                                                                            

  **SUBGROUP SCORES**                                                                 

  **Economically                                                                      
  Disadvantaged**                                                                     

                       \% At or Above Proficient      42              45              35

                       \% Advanced                    4               12              8

                       \% Below Proficient            58              55              65

  Number of students                                  50              41              41
  tested                                                                              

  **Non-Economically                                                                  
  Disadvantaged**                                                                     

                       \% At or Above Proficient      68              75              68

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            32              25              32

  Number of students                                  31              56              40
  tested                                                                              

  **English Learner**                                                                 

                       \% At or Above Proficient      18              39              29

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            82              61              71

  Number of students                                  17              19              21
  tested                                                                              

  **Fluent English                                                                    
  Proficient & English                                                                
  Only**                                                                              

                       \% At or Above Proficient      61              68              59

                       \% Advanced                    15              26              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            49              32              41

  Number of students                                  64              78              60
  tested                                                                              

  **White**                                                                           

                       \% At or Above Proficient      70              79              74

                       \% Advanced                    27              30              37

                       \% Below Proficient            30              21              26

  Number of students                                  30              47              38
  tested                                                                              

  **Asian**                                                                           

                       \% At or Above Proficient      33              57              20

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            67              43              80

  Number of students                                  12              14              20
  tested                                                                              

  **Hispanic**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      45              36              45

                       \% Advanced                    0               18              10

                       \% Below Proficient            55              64              55

  Number of students                                  33              29              21
  tested                                                                              

  **Students with                                                                     
  Disability**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      NA              25              46

                       \% Advanced                    NA              8               16

                       \% Below Proficient            NA              75              54

  Number of students                                  NA              12              13
  tested                                                                              

  **Students with No                                                                  
  Reported                                                                            
  Disability**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      55              68              52

                       \% Advanced                    11              25              23

                       \% Below Proficient            45              32              48

  Number of students                                  73              85              68
  tested                                                                              
  -------------------- ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- ---------------

**DATA DISPLAY TABLE**

**ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS GRADE 4 CALIFORNIA STANDARDS TEST**

  -------------------- ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- ---------------
                                                      **2004-2005**   **2003-2004**   **2002-2003**

  **Testing Month**                                   **May**         **May**         **May**

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                   

                       \% At or Above Proficient      64              58              55

                       \% Advanced                    30              26              28

                       \% Below Proficient            46              41              45

  Number of students                                  104             82              98
  tested                                                                              

  Percent of total                                    99              100             100
  students tested                                                                     

  Number of students                                  1               0               0
  alternatively                                                                       
  assessed                                                                            

  Percent of students                                 1               0               0
  alternatively                                                                       
  assessed                                                                            

  **SUBGROUP SCORES**                                                                 

  **Economically                                                                      
  Disadvantaged**                                                                     

                       \% At or Above Proficient      51              38              38

                       \% Advanced                    20              0               17

                       \% Below Proficient            49              62              63

  Number of students                                  48              37              48
  tested                                                                              

  **Non-Economically                                                                  
  Disadvantaged**                                                                     

                       \% At or Above Proficient      76              75              70

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            25              25              30

  Number of students                                  56              44              98
  tested                                                                              

  **English Learner**                                                                 

                       \% At or Above Proficient      33              22              18

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            67              78              82

  Number of students                                  16              18              11
  tested                                                                              

  **Fluent English                                                                    
  Proficient & English                                                                
  Only**                                                                              

                       \% At or Above Proficient      69              67              59

                       \% Advanced                    33              34              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            41              33              41

  Number of students                                  88              64              87
  tested                                                                              

  **White**                                                                           

                       \% At or Above Proficient      76              73              68

                       \% Advanced                    42              40              39

                       \% Below Proficient            24              28              32

  Number of students                                  45              40              56
  tested                                                                              

  **Asian**                                                                           

                       \% At or Above Proficient      57              35              38

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            43              65              62

  Number of students                                  14              17              13
  tested                                                                              

  **Hispanic**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      56              48              43

                       \% Advanced                    21              16              10

                       \% Below Proficient            44              52              57

  Number of students                                  35              25              21
  tested                                                                              

  **Students with                                                                     
  Disability**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      33              53              36

                       \% Advanced                    7               7               NA

                       \% Below Proficient            67              47              64

  Number of students                                  15              15              14
  tested                                                                              

  **Students with No                                                                  
  Reported                                                                            
  Disability**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      69              58              57

                       \% Advanced                    34              30              17

                       \% Below Proficient            31              42              43

  Number of students                                  87              67              83
  tested                                                                              
  -------------------- ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- ---------------

**DATA DISPLAY TABLE**

**ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS GRADE 5 CALIFORNIA STANDARDS TEST**

  -------------------- ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- ---------------
                                                      **2004-2005**   **2003-2004**   **2002-2003**

  **Testing Month**                                   **May**         **May**         **May**

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                   

                       \% At or Above Proficient      52              53              41

                       \% Advanced                    18              26              7

                       \% Below Proficient            48              47              59

  Number of students                                  90              100             91
  tested                                                                              

  Percent of total                                    100             100             100
  students tested                                                                     

  Number of students                                  0               0               0
  alternatively                                                                       
  assessed                                                                            

  Percent of students                                 0               0               0
  alternatively                                                                       
  assessed                                                                            

  **SUBGROUP SCORES**                                                                 

  **Economically                                                                      
  Disadvantaged**                                                                     

                       \% At or Above Proficient      33              34              25

                       \% Advanced                    2               6               0

                       \% Below Proficient            67              66              75

  Number of students                                  52              47              52
  tested                                                                              

  **Non-Economically                                                                  
  Disadvantaged**                                                                     

                       \% At or Above Proficient      77              70              62

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            23              30              38

  Number of students                                  39              53              39
  tested                                                                              

  **English Learner**                                                                 

                       \% At or Above Proficient      19              31              18

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            81              69              82

  Number of students                                  16              13              22
  tested                                                                              

  **Fluent English                                                                    
  Proficient & English                                                                
  Only**                                                                              

                       \% At or Above Proficient      59              56              48

                       \% Advanced                    23              29              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            41              44              52

  Number of students                                  74              87              69
  tested                                                                              

  **White**                                                                           

                       \% At or Above Proficient      69              70              46

                       \% Advanced                    34              43              11

                       \% Below Proficient            31              30              54

  Number of students                                  35              54              37
  tested                                                                              

  **Asian**                                                                           

                       \% At or Above Proficient      42              50              42

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            58              50              58

  Number of students                                  19              12              19
  tested                                                                              

  **Hispanic**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      42              32              34

                       \% Advanced                    8               4               0

                       \% Below Proficient            58              68              65

  Number of students                                  36              25              29
  tested                                                                              

  **Students with                                                                     
  Disability**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      27              12              25

                       \% Advanced                    0               6               12

                       \% Below Proficient            73              88              75

  Number of students                                  11              17              12
  tested                                                                              

  **Students with No                                                                  
  Reported                                                                            
  Disability**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      56              62              43

                       \% Advanced                    21              30              5

                       \% Below Proficient            44              38              66

  Number of students                                  90              82              79
  tested                                                                              
  -------------------- ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- ---------------

**DATA DISPLAY TABLE**

**ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS GRADE 6 CALIFORNIA STANDARDS TEST**

  -------------------- ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- ---------------
                                                      **2004-2005**   **2003-2004**   **2002-2003**

  **Testing Month**                                   **May**         **May**         **May**

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                   

                       \% At or Above Proficient      60              54              42

                       \% Advanced                    28              18              17

                       \% Below Proficient            40              46              58

  Number of students                                  93              87              88
  tested                                                                              

  Percent of total                                    100             100             99
  students tested                                                                     

  Number of students                                  0               0               1
  alternatively                                                                       
  assessed                                                                            

  Percent of students                                 0               0               1
  alternatively                                                                       
  assessed                                                                            

  **SUBGROUP SCORES**                                                                 

  **Economically                                                                      
  Disadvantaged**                                                                     

                       \% At or Above Proficient      42              36              18

                       \% Advanced                    13              8               2

                       \% Below Proficient            58              64              82

  Number of students                                  49              47              50
  tested                                                                              

  **Non-Economically                                                                  
  Disadvantaged**                                                                     

                       \% At or Above Proficient      80              75              74

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            20              25              26

  Number of students                                  44              40              38
  tested                                                                              

  **English Learner**                                                                 

                       \% At or Above Proficient      17              0               5

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            83              100             95

  Number of students                                  13              14              19
  tested                                                                              

  **Fluent English                                                                    
  Proficient & English                                                                
  Only**                                                                              

                       \% At or Above Proficient      66              64              52

                       \% Advanced                    34              22              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            34              36              48

  Number of students                                  80              73              69
  tested                                                                              

  **White**                                                                           

                       \% At or Above Proficient      75              68              70

                       \% Advanced                    46              24              30

                       \% Below Proficient            25              32              30

  Number of students                                  48              38              40
  tested                                                                              

  **Asian**                                                                           

                       \% At or Above Proficient      54              44              13

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            46              56              87

  Number of students                                  14              16              15
  tested                                                                              

  **Hispanic**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      43              43              18

                       \% Advanced                    9               11              11

                       \% Below Proficient            57              57              82

  Number of students                                  23              28              28
  tested                                                                              

  **Students with                                                                     
  Disability**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      23              NA              7

                       \% Advanced                    8               NA              7

                       \% Below Proficient            77              NA              93

  Number of students                                  13              NA              14
  tested                                                                              

  **Students with No                                                                  
  Reported                                                                            
  Disability**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      66              58              46

                       \% Advanced                    32              20              19

                       \% Below Proficient            35              42              54

  Number of students                                  80              80              78
  tested                                                                              
  -------------------- ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- ---------------

**MATHEMATICS**

**DATA DISPLAY TABLE**

**MATHEMATICS SCHOOL SUMMARY CALIFORNIA STANDARDS TEST**

  ----------------- ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- ---------------
                                                   **2004-2005**   **2003-2004**   **2002-2003**

  **Testing Month**                                **May**         **May**         **May**

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                

                    \% At or Above Proficient      63              64              55

                    \% Advanced                    33              31              23

                    \% Below Proficient            37              36              45

  Number of                                        448             443             452
  students tested                                                                  

  Percent of total                                 99              100             99
  students tested                                                                  

  Number of                                        1               0               1
  students                                                                         
  alternatively                                                                    
  assessed                                                                         

  Percent of                                       1               0               1
  students                                                                         
  alternatively                                                                    
  assessed                                                                         

  **SUBGROUP                                                                       
  SCORES**                                                                         

  **Economically                                                                   
  Disadvantaged**                                                                  

                    \% At or Above Proficient      50              51              41

                    \% Advanced                    24              19              13

                    \% Below Proficient            50              49              59

  Number of                                        242             230             239
  students tested                                                                  

  **White**                                                                        

                    \% At or Above Proficient      76              72              66

                    \% Advanced                    43              38              33

                    \% Below Proficient            24              28              34

  Number of                                        191             209             215
  students tested                                                                  

  **Asian**                                                                        

                    \% At or Above Proficient      55              62              41

                    \% Advanced                    23              25              11

                    \% Below Proficient            45              38              59

  Number of                                        52              59              71
  students tested                                                                  

  **Hispanic**                                                                     

                    \% At or Above Proficient      52              55              44

                    \% Advanced                    25              22              17

                    \% Below Proficient            48              45              56

  Number of                                        162             136             128
  students tested                                                                  

  **Students with                                                                  
  Disability**                                                                     

                    \% At or Above Proficient      36              41              35

                    \% Advanced                    12              16              12

                    \% Below Proficient            64              59              65

  Number of                                        50              61              94
  students tested                                                                  

  **Students with                                                                  
  No Reported                                                                      
  Disability**                                                                     

                    \% At or Above Proficient      67              67              60

                    \% Advanced                    36              33              26

                    \% Below Proficient            33              33              40

  Number of                                        398             382             358
  students tested                                                                  
  ----------------- ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- ---------------

**DATA DISPLAY TABLE**

**MATHEMATICS GRADE 2 CALIFORNIA STANDARDS TEST**

  -------------------- ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- ---------------
                                                      **2004-2005**   **2003-2004**   **2002-2003**

  **Testing Month**                                   **May**         **May**         **May**

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                   

                       \% At or Above Proficient      76              77              78

                       \% Advanced                    56              48              45

                       \% Below Proficient            24              23              22

  Number of students                                  81              79              97
  tested                                                                              

  Percent of total                                    100             100             99
  students tested                                                                     

  Number of students                                  0               0               0
  alternatively                                                                       
  assessed                                                                            

  Percent of students                                 0               0               0
  alternatively                                                                       
  assessed                                                                            

  **SUBGROUP SCORES**                                                                 

  **Economically                                                                      
  Disadvantaged**                                                                     

                       \% At or Above Proficient      62              70              72

                       \% Advanced                    49              35              37

                       \% Below Proficient            38              30              28

  Number of students                                  47              47              46
  tested                                                                              

  **Non-Economically                                                                  
  Disadvantaged**                                                                     

                       \% At or Above Proficient      94              88              84

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            6               12              16

  Number of students                                  34              32              51
  tested                                                                              

  **English Learner**                                                                 

                       \% At or Above Proficient      62              70              61

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            38              30              39

  Number of students                                  13              20              23
  tested                                                                              

  **Fluent English                                                                    
  Proficient & English                                                                
  Only**                                                                              

                       \% At or Above Proficient      78              80              84

                       \% Advanced                    58              51              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            22              20              16

  Number of students                                  68              59              74
  tested                                                                              

  **White**                                                                           

                       \% At or Above Proficient      91              90              85

                       \% Advanced                    67              67              54

                       \% Below Proficient            9               10              15

  Number of students                                  33              31              46
  tested                                                                              

  **Asian**                                                                           

                       \% At or Above Proficient      NA              85              56

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            NA              15              44

  Number of students                                  NA              13              16
  tested                                                                              

  **Hispanic**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      63              60              66

                       \% Advanced                    51              24              23

                       \% Below Proficient            37              40              37

  Number of students                                  35              30              30
  tested                                                                              

  **Students with                                                                     
  Disability**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      NA              70              46

                       \% Advanced                    NA              30              37

                       \% Below Proficient            NA              30              54

  Number of students                                  NA              10              13
  tested                                                                              

  **Students with No                                                                  
  Reported                                                                            
  Disability**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      74              78              73

                       \% Advanced                    56              51              31

                       \% Below Proficient            26              22              27

  Number of students                                  77              68              78
  tested                                                                              
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**DATA DISPLAY TABLE**

**MATHEMATICS GRADE 3 CALIFORNIA STANDARDS TEST**

  -------------------- ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- ---------------
                                                      **2004-2005**   **2003-2004**   **2002-2003**

  **Testing Month**                                   **May**         **May**         **May**

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                   

                       \% At or Above Proficient      69              73              61

                       \% Advanced                    26              43              27

                       \% Below Proficient            31              27              39

  Number of students                                  81              97              82
  tested                                                                              

  Percent of total                                    100             100             100
  students tested                                                                     

  Number of students                                  0               0               0
  alternatively                                                                       
  assessed                                                                            

  Percent of students                                 0               0               0
  alternatively                                                                       
  assessed                                                                            

  **SUBGROUP SCORES**                                                                 

  **Economically                                                                      
  Disadvantaged**                                                                     

                       \% At or Above Proficient      59              69              51

                       \% Advanced                    20              33              12

                       \% Below Proficient            40              31              49

  Number of students                                  49              42              41
  tested                                                                              

  **Non-Economically                                                                  
  Disadvantaged**                                                                     

                       \% At or Above Proficient      84              75              73

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            16              25              27

  Number of students                                  31              56              40
  tested                                                                              

  **English Learner**                                                                 

                       \% At or Above Proficient      63              68              57

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            37              32              43

  Number of students                                  17              19              21
  tested                                                                              

  **Fluent English                                                                    
  Proficient & English                                                                
  Only**                                                                              

                       \% At or Above Proficient      70              74              63

                       \% Advanced                    27              45              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            30              26              37

  Number of students                                  64              78              60
  tested                                                                              

  **White**                                                                           

                       \% At or Above Proficient      87              83              74

                       \% Advanced                    33              51              39

                       \% Below Proficient            13              17              26

  Number of students                                  30              47              38
  tested                                                                              

  **Asian**                                                                           

                       \% At or Above Proficient      67              64              50

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            33              36              50

  Number of students                                  12              14              20
  tested                                                                              

  **Hispanic**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      56              66              52

                       \% Advanced                    21              41              14

                       \% Below Proficient            44              34              48

  Number of students                                  33              29              21
  tested                                                                              

  **Students with                                                                     
  Disability**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      NA              33              46

                       \% Advanced                    NA              8               5

                       \% Below Proficient            NA              67              54

  Number of students                                  NA              12              13
  tested                                                                              

  **Students with No                                                                  
  Reported                                                                            
  Disability**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      68              79              68

                       \% Advanced                    26              48              33

                       \% Below Proficient            32              21              32

  Number of students                                  73              85              68
  tested                                                                              
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**DATA DISPLAY TABLE**

**MATHEMATICS GRADE 4 CALIFORNIA STANDARDS TEST**

  -------------------- ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- ---------------
                                                      **2004-2005**   **2003-2004**   **2002-2003**

  **Testing Month**                                   **May**         **May**         **May**

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                   

                       \% At or Above Proficient      64              71              47

                       \% Advanced                    30              34              23

                       \% Below Proficient            46              29              53

  Number of students                                  104             82              98
  tested                                                                              

  Percent of total                                    99              100             100
  students tested                                                                     

  Number of students                                  1               0               0
  alternatively                                                                       
  assessed                                                                            

  Percent of students                                 1               0               0
  alternatively                                                                       
  assessed                                                                            

  **SUBGROUP SCORES**                                                                 

  **Economically                                                                      
  Disadvantaged**                                                                     

                       \% At or Above Proficient      49              55              33

                       \% Advanced                    28              16              10

                       \% Below Proficient            51              45              67

  Number of students                                  48              38              48
  tested                                                                              

  **Non-Economically                                                                  
  Disadvantaged**                                                                     

                       \% At or Above Proficient      63              84              62

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            37              16              38

  Number of students                                  56              44              50
  tested                                                                              

  **English Learner**                                                                 

                       \% At or Above Proficient      53              22              27

                       \% Advanced                    NA              0               NA

                       \% Below Proficient            47              68              73

  Number of students                                  16              18              11
  tested                                                                              

  **Fluent English                                                                    
  Proficient & English                                                                
  Only**                                                                              

                       \% At or Above Proficient      57              70              51

                       \% Advanced                    31              36              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            43              30              49

  Number of students                                  88              64              87
  tested                                                                              

  **White**                                                                           

                       \% At or Above Proficient      69              70              59

                       \% Advanced                    36              40              33

                       \% Below Proficient            31              30              41

  Number of students                                  45              40              56
  tested                                                                              

  **Asian**                                                                           

                       \% At or Above Proficient      57              71              54

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            43              29              46

  Number of students                                  14              17              13
  tested                                                                              

  **Hispanic**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      47              72              29

                       \% Advanced                    27              24              10

                       \% Below Proficient            53              28              71

  Number of students                                  35              25              21
  tested                                                                              

  **Students with                                                                     
  Disability**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      20              67              14

                       \% Advanced                    7               33              8

                       \% Below Proficient            80              33              86

  Number of students                                  15              15              14
  tested                                                                              

  **Students with No                                                                  
  Reported                                                                            
  Disability**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      63              72              54

                       \% Advanced                    36              34              30

                       \% Below Proficient            37              28              46

  Number of students                                  89              67              83
  tested                                                                              
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**DATA DISPLAY TABLE**

**MATHEMATICS GRADE 5 CALIFORNIA STANDARDS TEST**

  -------------------- ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- ---------------
                                                      **2004-2005**   **2003-2004**   **2002-2003**

  **Testing Month**                                   **May**         **May**         **May**

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                   

                       \% At or Above Proficient      56              49              41

                       \% Advanced                    22              16              1

                       \% Below Proficient            44              51              59

  Number of students                                  90              100             91
  tested                                                                              

  Percent of total                                    100             100             100
  students tested                                                                     

  Number of students                                  0               0               0
  alternatively                                                                       
  assessed                                                                            

  Percent of students                                 0               0               0
  alternatively                                                                       
  assessed                                                                            

  **SUBGROUP SCORES**                                                                 

  **Economically                                                                      
  Disadvantaged**                                                                     

                       \% At or Above Proficient      37              30              29

                       \% Advanced                    10              2               0

                       \% Below Proficient            63              70              71

  Number of students                                  51              47              52
  tested                                                                              

  **Non-Economically                                                                  
  Disadvantaged**                                                                     

                       \% At or Above Proficient      82              66              56

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            18              34              44

  Number of students                                  39              53              39
  tested                                                                              

  **English Learner**                                                                 

                       \% At or Above Proficient      25              23              27

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            75              77              73

  Number of students                                  16              13              22
  tested                                                                              

  **Fluent English                                                                    
  Proficient & English                                                                
  Only**                                                                              

                       \% At or Above Proficient      64              53              45

                       \% Advanced                    23              18              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            46              47              55

  Number of students                                  74              87              69
  tested                                                                              

  **White**                                                                           

                       \% At or Above Proficient      71              63              43

                       \% Advanced                    34              26              3

                       \% Below Proficient            29              37              57

  Number of students                                  35              54              37
  tested                                                                              

  **Asian**                                                                           

                       \% At or Above Proficient      53              50              42

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            47              50              58

  Number of students                                  19              12              19
  tested                                                                              

  **Hispanic**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      44              28              38

                       \% Advanced                    11              0               0

                       \% Below Proficient            56              72              62

  Number of students                                  36              25              29
  tested                                                                              

  **Students with                                                                     
  Disability**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      18              18              25

                       \% Advanced                    0               6               0

                       \% Below Proficient            82              83              75

  Number of students                                  11              17              12
  tested                                                                              

  **Students with No                                                                  
  Reported                                                                            
  Disability**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      62              56              43

                       \% Advanced                    25              18              1

                       \% Below Proficient            38              44              57

  Number of students                                  79              82              79
  tested                                                                              
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**DATA DISPLAY TABLE**

**MATHEMATICS GRADE 6 CALIFORNIA STANDARDS TEST**

  -------------------- ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- ---------------
                                                      **2004-2005**   **2003-2004**   **2002-2003**

  **Testing Month**                                   **May**         **May**         **May**

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                   

                       \% At or Above Proficient      61              50              45

                       \% Advanced                    33              16              17

                       \% Below Proficient            39              50              55

  Number of students                                  93              87              88
  tested                                                                              

  Percent of total                                    100             100             99
  students tested                                                                     

  Number of students                                  0               0               1
  alternatively                                                                       
  assessed                                                                            

  Percent of students                                 0               0               1
  alternatively                                                                       
  assessed                                                                            

  **SUBGROUP SCORES**                                                                 

  **Economically                                                                      
  Disadvantaged**                                                                     

                       \% At or Above Proficient      46              34              22

                       \% Advanced                    15              10              6

                       \% Below Proficient            54              66              78

  Number of students                                  49              47              50
  tested                                                                              

  **Non-Economically                                                                  
  Disadvantaged**                                                                     

                       \% At or Above Proficient      77              70              76

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            23              30              24

  Number of students                                  44              40              38
  tested                                                                              

  **English Learner**                                                                 

                       \% At or Above Proficient      33              14              16

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            67              86              84

  Number of students                                  13              14              19
  tested                                                                              

  **Fluent English                                                                    
  Proficient & English                                                                
  Only**                                                                              

                       \% At or Above Proficient      65              58              54

                       \% Advanced                    37              16              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            35              42              46

  Number of students                                  80              73              69
  tested                                                                              

  **White**                                                                           

                       \% At or Above Proficient      71              55              70

                       \% Advanced                    48              13              30

                       \% Below Proficient            30              45              30

  Number of students                                  48              38              40
  tested                                                                              

  **Asian**                                                                           

                       \% At or Above Proficient      62              50              33

                       \% Advanced                    NA              NA              NA

                       \% Below Proficient            38              50              67

  Number of students                                  14              16              15
  tested                                                                              

  **Hispanic**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      52              46              14

                       \% Advanced                    9               18              7

                       \% Below Proficient            48              54              86

  Number of students                                  23              28              28
  tested                                                                              

  **Students with                                                                     
  Disability**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      23              NA              28

                       \% Advanced                    8               NA              7

                       \% Below Proficient            77              NA              71

  Number of students                                  13              NA              14
  tested                                                                              

  **Students with No                                                                  
  Reported                                                                            
  Disability**                                                                        

                       \% At or Above Proficient      67              54              47

                       \% Advanced                    37              18              19

                       \% Below Proficient            33              46              53

  Number of students                                  80              80              75
  tested                                                                              
  -------------------- ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- ---------------