district report card 2008-09

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Northwestern

Lehigh SchoolDistrict

Excellence through learning!

20082009

Annual Report Card

www.nwlehighsd.org


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Table of Contents

About this report card 4

Northwestern Lehigh School District Mission Statement

Northwestern Lehigh School District Profile

Enrollment of Race/Ethnic Groups 5

Staffing Profile 5

Levels of Teacher Education 5

Highly Qualified Teacher Percentages 5

Adequate Yearly Progress Definition 6

Adequate Yearly Progress Target Scores (20072010) 6

Non-Compliance Process

Proficient and Advanced Levels 6

Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) Testing Data Comparison 7

Grade 3 2007 PSSA Mathematics and Reading Graphical Data (NWLSD vs. State) 8













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About this Report

Card...

Under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), school districts, nation-wide, are required to provide parents and community members with an overviewof the performance of students on their states standardized test series. In Penn-sylvania, this series is referred to as the Pennsylvania System of School Assess-ment (PSSA). The following information is a representation of what grades areassessed using the PSSA and in what subject areas:

Mathematicsgrades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11Readinggrades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11Writinggrades 5, 8, and 11Sciencegrades 4, 8, and 11

Historical results of our students performance from 2004 to 2008 are provided inthis report to give a complete picture of the progress we have made as a SchoolDistrict since the inception of the PSSA test in 2003.

Because the ultimate goal of NCLB is to ensure that every child is achieving at or

above proficiency by 2014, regardless of his or her background, student achieve-ment data is provided by race, ethnicity, gender, English language proficiency(students whose native language is not English), migrant status, disability status,and low-income status. The report also contains information about students ingrades Kindergarten through 8th and the graduation rate of high school students.

It is our hope that the following information will provide our constituency, theparents and community members of the Northwestern Lehigh School District,with an overview of our students performance on the PSSA, the Districts finan-cial position, and other meaningful information.

We look forward to working as a team for the continued success of our North-western Lehigh students.

Mission

Statement...

Our mission is to engage students, employees and the community

in a partnership to achieve excellence

through learning!


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District Profile Total Enrollment 2413Special Education Enrollment 359Gifted Program Enrollment 119Limited English Proficient Enrollment 12Percent of Low-Income 12%

Number of Schools in the District 420072008 Student Attendance Rate (K-12) 95.36%

Northwestern Lehigh High School 93.58% Northwestern Lehigh Middle School 95.63% Northwestern Elementary School 95.93%Weisenberg Elementary 96.29%

20072008 Graduation Rate 95%

Enrollment of Racial/Ethnic Groups (%) NWLSD State County

White 95.8 74.6 62.4Black 0.6 15.9 8.6Hispanic 2.6 6.8 25.6

Asian/Pacific Islander 0.8 2.6 3.3American Indian/Alaska Native 0.3 0.2 0.2

Staffing Profile Full-Time Part-TimeDistrict Administrators 12District Administrative Support 9School Administrators 7School Administrative Support 15Classroom Instructors 156 2Special Education Teachers 23Speech Therapists 2 1

Gifted Education Teachers 2 1Library/Media Specialists 4Library/Media Support 4School Counselors 7Student Support Services 10Other Support Services (custodial,

food services, etc.) 113

Levels of Teacher Education Degree Bachelors Degree 32Bachelors Degree plus 24 credits 28.9

Masters Degree 91.9Masters Degree plus 24 credits 36

Highly Qualified Teachers Building Highly Qualified Teachers are Northwestern Lehigh High School 99%described as those instructors who Northwestern Lehigh Middle School 98%hold a bachelors degree, have Northwestern Elementary School 100%completed a content area major Weisenberg Elementary School 100%and a teacher education program. Northwestern Lehigh School District Average 99.25%


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Adequate Yearly Progress Adequate yearly Progress (AYP) is a measure of yearly progresstoward achieving State academic standards. AYP is the minimumlevel of improvement that a school district must achieve.

The chart below illustrates the state pathway to proficiency by year.

School Year 2002-04 2004-07 2007-10 2011

Percent ProficientIn Reading 45 54 63 72

Percent Proficientin Math 35 45 56 67

Each year, schools are expected to make Adequate Yearly Progress(AYP) toward this goal.

AYP Targets 2005-2007 Pennsylvania established the following AYP targets for 2007-2010:

Non-Compliance Process If a school or district does not meet its AYP thresholds in the firstyear, it is given a warning status. Warning status means that the

school fell short of the AYP targets but has another year to achievethem. If a school does not met AYP for two consecutive years, it isdesignated as needing improvement and is placed in the SchoolImprovement I category. With each year that follows, if the schooldoes not meet AYP, it moves through a progression of categoriesSchool Improvement II, Corrective Action I and CorrectiveAction II. Each of these categories requires action on the part of theschool district and communication to the parents and community.

A single test cannot provide a fair picture of whether or not a schoolis in need of improvement. Our District Report Card provides other

required indicators of student achievement as well as District demographics.

Proficient and The Pennsylvania Academic Standards define what each studentAdvanced Levels should know and should be able to do in a core set of subjects.

These Standards were used to establish the Proficient and AdvancedLevels of achievement for the PSSA test.

63% of students proficient or above in reading 56% of students proficient or above in math 95% student participation in PSSA A minimum graduation rate of 80% or growth toward this

benchmark A minimum attendance rate of 90% or growth toward this

benchmark


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PSSA Testing Data Comparison

Spring 2004 through Spring 2008

These percentages are reflective of the combined number of students performing in the Advanced and Profi-cient levels as designated by the Commonwealth. Target proficiency thresholds for 2004-2007 PSSA tests formath are 45% and reading 54%. Target proficiency thresholds for2008-2010 PSSA tests for math are 56%and 63% for reading.

07 08 was the first year that AYP calculations were determined based on the assessment results of students in all grades 3 through8, and grade 11. There was no grade 3 PSSA given prior to 2004. There was no grades 4, 6, and 7 PSSA given prior to 2006.

Writing was introduced to grades 5, 8, and 11 in 2006. Science was introduced in 2007 as a field test for grades 4, 8, and 11. Nei-ther count for AYP at this time.

Students in Grades 3-8, and 11 all took the reading and math PSSA tests in the Spring of 2008.

Students in Grades 5, 8, and 11 all took the writing PSSA test in the Spring of 2008.

Students in Grades 4, 8, and 11 all took the Science PSSA test in the Spring of 2008.

MATHEMATICSREADING

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Grade 3W-74N-56

W-96N-89

W-100N-97

W-88N-85

W-92.4N-90.2

W-68N-54

W-85N-72

W-85N-76

W-81N-77

W-87.3N-80.5

Grade 4-

-W-94N-88

W-95N-75

W-91.7N-87.1

- -W-89N-76

W-93N-74

W-83.3N-76.2

Grade 5 65 80 67 74 80.6 60 79 71 65 68.5

Grade 6-

- 81 67 70.2 - - 78 72 74.8

Grade 7 - - 75 78 81.0 - - 76 82 79.9

Grade 8 70 80 74 77 84.2 76 79 76 84 89.8

Grade 11 65 52 62 57 68.8 76 66 76 72 76.9

WRITING SCIENCE

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008Grade 3 - - - - - - - - - -

Grade 4-

- - - - - - -FieldTest

W-92.6N-100

Grade 5-

- 58 63 66.5 - - - - -

Grade 6-

- - - - - - - - -

Grade 7-

- - - - - - - - -

Grade 8-

- 67 84 75.3 - - -FieldTest

71.2

Grade 11-

- 94 92 96.3 - - -FieldTest

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Northwestern Lehigh School District 2007 Mathematics and Reading Performance

as Compared to Other Students in PA

3rd Grade Math and Reading (NWLSD vs State)

1.1

13.4

46.4

39.1

6.3

15.6

44.2

33.9

7.9

14

51.7

26.4

14.8

12.7

50.7

21.8

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Below Basic

Basic

Proficient

Advanced

PSSA

Percentage

State - Reading

NWLSD - Reading

State - Math

NWLSD - Math

4th Grade PSSA Math and Reading (NWLSD vs State)

4.6

9.2

25.5

60.8

12.7

9.6

31.3

46.6

3.3

11.8

40.5

44.4

14.9

15.2

38.1

31.7

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70

Below Basic

Basic

Proficient

Advanced

PSSA

Percentage

State - Reading

NWLSD - Reading

State - Math

NWLSD - Math


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8.9

17.3

31.4

42.4

12.2

17.1

29.6

41.1

17.8

17.8

38.2

26.2

20.3

19.9

39.2

20.6

0 10 20 30 40 50

Below Basic

Basic

Proficient

Advanced

PSSA

Percentage

State - Reading

NWLSD - Reading

State - Math

NWLSD - Math


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21.3

31.7

36

14.4

16.1

30.2

39.3

6.7

20.1

38.4

34.8

16.9

19.8

32.8

30.6

0 10 20 30 40 50

Below Basic

Basic

Proficient

Advanced

PSSA

Percentage

State - Reading

NWLSD - Reading

State - Math

NWLSD - Math


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13.9

34.8

44.4

17.8

15.2

26.3

40.6

5.3

13.9

34.8

46

16

17.6

30.4

36.1

0 10 20 30 40 50

Below Basic

Basic

Proficient

Advanced

PSSA

Percentage

State - Reading

NWLSD - R eading

State - Math

NWLSD - Math

8th Grade PSSA Math and Reading (NWLSD vs State )

8.5

14.9

32.4

44.1

16.9

15.4

27.8

39.9

6.4

9.6

28.7

55.3

12.3

13

29.5

45.2

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Below Basic

Basic

Proficient

Advanced

PSSA

Percentage

State - Reading

NWLSD - Reading

State - Math

NWLSD - Math


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26.4

36.3

20.3

26.5

19.8

29.7

24

14.8

13.7

40.7

30.8

19.3

15.5

36.5

28.6

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45

Below Basic

Basic

Proficient

Advanced

PSSA

Percentage

State - Reading

NWLSD - Reading

State - MathNWLSD - Math


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3rd Grade PSSA Math and Reading (NWLSD vs State)

1.3

7.7

46.8

44.2

6.3

13.7

38

42

8.3

7.7

68.6

15.4

12.6

11.1

56.8

19.5

0 20 40 60 80

Below Basic

Basic

Proficient

Advanced

PSSA

Percentage

State - Reading

NWLSD - Reading

State - Math

NWLSD - Math


4.3

6.5

28.8

60.3

12.4

8.6

29.6

49.5

9.2

11.4

32.6

46.7

13.7

16.4

35.9

34

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70

Below Basic

Basic

Proficient

Advanced

PSSA

Percentage

State - Reading

NWLSD - Reading

State - Math

NWLSD - Math


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7.6

11.6

25

55.8

15.1

14.7

26.9

43.3

4.7

15.7

35.5

44.2

13.9

12.2

10

24.4

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Below Basic

Basic

Proficient

Advanced

PSSA

Percentage

State - Reading

NWLSD - Reading

State - M ath

NWLSD - M ath


4.7

10.9

34.2

50.3

16.1

14

27.9

42.1

3.1

7.3

27.5

62.2

12.2

10

24.4

53.4

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70

Below Basic

Basic

Proficient

Advanced

PSSA

Percentage

State - Reading

NWLSD - Reading

State - Math

NWLSD - Math


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18.2

38

30.7

26.7

17.7

30.1

25.6

9.4

13.6

35.1

41.9

19.1

16.4

33

31.5

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45

Below Basic

Basic

Proficient

Advanced

PSSA

Percentage

State - Reading

NWLSD - Reading

State - Math

NWLSD - Math


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SAT/PSAT/NMSQT/AP

College entrance exams give an indication of the degree to which students are preparing for college. Notall students participate in college entrance exams, so scores should always be viewed in combination withparticipation rates.

SATScholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) recorded combined scores of verbal and mathematics. District ver-

sus State scores are shown below.

PSAT/NMSQTPreliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT/National Merit Scholarship QualifyingTest NMSQT) is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT Reasoning Test. It alsogives you a chance to enter the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs.Average District versus State scores are listed below.

APAdvanced Placement (AP) exam scores are based off of a numerical value of 1 through 5; five beingthe highest score possible. Students who earn AP Exam grades of 3 or above are generally considered tobe qualified to receive college credit and/or placement into advanced courses due to the fact that their APExam grades are equivalent to a college course grade of middle C or above. However, the awarding of

credit and placement is determined by each college or university and students should check with the insti-tution to verify its AP credit and placement policies.

College Entrance Exams 2008 Data NWLHS State

SAT Reasoning Test Average Score (Combined Verbal and Math Scores) 1022 1017

SAT Reasoning Test Participation Rate (%) 78.2 74.0

PSAT/NMSQT Average Score 148 141

PSAT/NMSQT Participation Rate (%) 52.1 54.1

AP Scores 3 or Above (%) 76.0 67.7

AP Participation Rate (%) 24.5 14.4


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College Entrance Exam Information

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is a standardized test for college admissions. It is owned, published, and de-veloped by the College Board. The Writing portion of the SAT was introduced in 2006. The National scorewas not recorded until 2008. Pennsylvania ranks 45th out of all States on the SAT.

The Average (Mean) Verbal, Mathematics, and Writing Scores

Average scores are based upon the most recent SAT scores of all students of a particular graduating class.

2008 College-Bound Seniors Average Scores for the State Verbal: 502 Mathematics: 515 Writing: 494

Student Graduation PlansStudent plans upon graduation. The five year report represents the graduation year indicated.

SAT 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

NWL Verbal 509 515 501 502 517

National Verbal 508 508 503 502 502

NWL Math 518 514 506 525 505

National Math 518 518 518 515 515

NWL Writing - - 477 479 489

National Writing - - Pilot Test Pilot Test 494

Graduation Plans 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

4 year college 53.20% 46.70% 46.70% 50.30% 48.40%

2 year college 17.10% 29.60% 29.60% 27.60% 21.30%

Military 2.90% 1.50% 1.80% 3.50% 3.20%

Work Force 19.50% 19.50% 20.70% 16.60% 25.50%

Undecided 7.30% 2.70% 1.20% 2.00% 1.60%


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2007-2008 Distribution Data

High School Grade Distribution

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3129

9

4

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

A B C D F

Grades

Percentages

A

B

C

D

F

Middle School Grade Distribution

59

29

10

1 0.040

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

A B C D F

Grades

Percentages

A

B

C

D

F

Eleme ntary Grade Distribution (Weisenberg and Northw estern)

37 36

23

4

0.040

5

10

15

2025

30

35

40

O S+ S S- N

Grades

Percentages

O

S+

S

S-

N


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Community Information

The following information was derived from the School Data Direct website athttp://www.schooldatadirect.org.

Adult Education Levels (%) NWLSD StateAdults with at Least a High School Diploma 89.5 87.4

Adults with at Least a Bachelors Degree 25.6 26.4

Household Characteristics Number of Households 5,151 4,909,164Single-Parent Households with Children (%) 7.6 10.0

Household Income Distribution (%)Less than $15,000 4.2 12.3$15,000-$29,999 10.8 16.7

$30,000-$49,999 16.5 21.1$50,000-$74,999 20.9 19.5$75,000-$99,999 16.3 12.1$100,000-$149,999 19.9 11.3$150,000 or More 11.6 7.0

Population

Population 14,292 12,465,190Population Density 134 275Median Age 38 39

Population distribution by Age (%)4 Years or Younger 6.5 5.85-19 Years 20.1 17.720-44 Years 33.5 33.645-64 Years 30.3 27.465 Years or Older 9.6 15.5


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District Fiscal Information

2007/2008 Budgeted Instruction

Expenditures Regular Education $12,472,679Special Education $ 550,967Other Education $ 1,600,264

Support ServicesPupil Personnel $ 194,883Library $ 551,423Administration $ 1,479,637Pupil Health $ 246,146Business $ 523,670Maintenance of Facilities $ 3,034,597Transportation $ 2,076,325Data Services/Technology $ 328,769

Non-Instructional ServicesStudent Athletics/Activities $ 658,886Community Services $ 5,000

FinancingDebt Service $ 3,046,960Other Financing Sources $ 4,000

TOTAL EXPENSES $31,692,038

2007/2008 BudgetedRevenues Local

Real Estate Taxes $18,425,718Other Taxes $ 197,251Other Revenue $ 4,351,402

State $ 9,865,763

Federal $ 204,085

TOTAL REVENUE $33,044,219


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Northwestern Lehigh School District

Board of Directors Administration

Mr. Greg Snyder Mrs. Susanne H. MeixsellPresident Superintendent

Ms. Sally L. Schoffstall, Esq. Mr. Brian T. UplingerVice-President Assistant Superintendent

Mr. Willard Dellicker Ms. Catherine A. LindeTreasurer Business Administrator

Mr. Michael Ondra Mrs. Leslie FrisbieSecretary Assistant Business Administrator

Ms. Camille Bartlett Mrs. Luann E. MatikaMember Director of Human Resources

Mr. Paul Fisher, Jr. Dr. Mark ScottMember Director of Student Services

Mr. Donald Link Mrs. LeAnn StitzelMember Director of Curriculum and Technology

Mr. Darryl Schaefer Mr. Jason T. ZimmermanMember Director of Athletics and Student Activities

Mr. Kenneth Zellner Mr. John R. Kennedy, Jr.

Member Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds

Mr. John E. Freund, III, Esq. Mr. Carl LerchSolicitor Asst. Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds

Mr. Lawrence C. MorrisSupervisor of Transportation

Mrs. Lori A. SeierSupervisor of Food Services


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Northwestern Elementary School Weisenberg Elementary School

Jill Berlet, Principal Rene Cartier, Principal6493 Route 309 2665 Golden Key Road New Tripoli, PA 18066 Kutztown, PA 19530

(610) 298-8661, Ext. 4204 (610) 298-8661, Ext. 5301

Northwestern Lehigh Middle School Northwestern Lehigh High School

Laurie Hoppes, Principal Dennis Nemes, Principal

Ara Hoderewski, Asst. Principal Kenneth Fisher, Asst. Principal6636 Northwest Road Amy Nickischer, Asst. Principal New Tripoli, PA 18066 6493 Route 309(610) 298-8661, Ext. 3921 New Tripoli, PA 18066

(610) 298-8661, Ext. 2244

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