Page Two EUSD Scores Again!
Again the superb staff of the Encinitas Union School District prepared students for the arduous Stanford Achievement Test (SAT 9). Taken in the spring of 1999, all students in grades two through six were required to take a longer test than before due to the addition of the Standards-based Augmented section of the test. The results are even more positive when it is taken into consideration that many more special education and English language learners took the test than in 1998. Analysis of the results show a trend toward higher scores when comparing grade to grade (i.e. 1998 second graders to 1999 second grade students) and also when comparing the same students as they move up a grade (i.e. 1998 second grade class and 1999 third grade class).
This is a phenomenal achievement considering that the standards for math and language arts were approved at the state level in December 1998 and given to all teachers in January 1999. In reading 82 percent of the second grade students scored at or above grade level, while 78 percent of the sixth grade students achieved this mark. In math similar scores reflect the high achievement of the district students. Eighty one percent of third grade students scored at or above, while 77 percent of the fifth grade students did. Language and spelling reflect the same pattern. It is exciting to note that all of our schools are in the top half of the nation! Congratulations for the hard work. Of special notice are our Title I schools, Capri, Paul Ecke Central, Pacific View and Ocean Knoll. The teachers at all our schools have high expectations and provide the instructional program that allows for their students' success!
While the scores for our district are in the top five districts in San Diego County and 43rd in the state, we continue to strive for improvement. Throughout the year teachers and administrators will continue to analyze the scores and strengthen instructional programs. Our children will continue to reach for the stars because of the tremendous efforts of our dedicated teams of teachers, classified support persons and administrators. A complete report of our SAT 9 scores can be found on the district home page at www.eusd.k12.ca.us under "Ed Services." |
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