Assessment Results Narrative Summary
Math Trends
The number of students that scored at or above proficient on
the state math test increased significantly from 2011 to 2014. All grades 3-6
increased the percentage of proficient students by at least 26%. The largest
increase occurred in 6th grade, which increased from 30% proficient
in 2011 to 79% in 2014 an increase of 49%. Grades 3, 4 and 5 all had
proficiencies above 90%.
Math- What contributed to gains
Several changes were implemented beginning in 2011 that have
contributed to the large gains. The school switched to Saxon Math as the core
curriculum in grades 3-6. The Saxon Math program has excellent alignment to the
State standards and the State Math test. The school also implemented a test prep
program that begins one week prior to state math testing. During test prep
teachers review the state standards and provide test-taking strategies to the
students. Two online supplemental math programs are utilized and accessible
from home or school. XTRA Math helps students to increase their computation
fluency. IXL provides practice in all of the Nebraska Math Standards and
establishes a mastery level for each standard that students can attain.
Math Gaps
There is a 10-20% gap between Free and Reduced price student
performance and the general student population. Native American students were
100% proficient in grades 4 and 5, 75% proficient grade 3 and 63% proficient in
grade 6. In an effort to reduce the gaps Bancroft-Rosalie Elementary School has
implemented an after-school program this year. There includes a 30-45 minute
academic time every day for students to access supplemental math programs. IPads
will be available for students to check out overnight to access the online math
programs beginning in April 2015.
Reading Trends
The number of students that scored at or above proficient on
the state reading test increased significantly from 2010 to 2014. All grades
3-6 increased the percentage of proficient students by at least 16%. The
largest increase occurred in 3rd grade, which increased from 53% proficient in
2010 to 88% in 2014 an increase of 35%. Grades 3, 4 and 5 all had proficiencies
above 80% and 4th grade had 100% proficient.
Reading- What contributed to gains
The school implemented a test prep program that begins one
week prior to state reading testing. During test prep teachers review the state
standards and provide test-taking strategies to the students. The classrooms emphasize learning the
elements of literature. Posters have been placed in every classroom with
examples of literary elements.
Reading Gaps
There is a 17% gap between Free and Reduced price student
performance in 3rd grade and the general student population. Native
American students were 100% proficient in grades 3, 4 and 6, but only 60%
proficient in grade 5. In an effort to reduce the gaps Bancroft-Rosalie
Elementary School has implemented an after-school program this year. There
includes a 30-45 minute academic time every day for students to access
supplemental math programs. IPads will be available for students to check out
overnight to access the online math programs beginning in April 2015.
