Arden Middle School School Accountability Report Card Reported Using Data from the 2014-15 ...

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Arden Middle School

School Accountability Report Card

Reported Using Data from the 2014-15 School Year

Published During 2015-16

By February 1 of each year, every school in California is required by state law to publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC).
The SARC contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. Under the Local Control Funding
Formula (LCFF) all local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to prepare a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), which describes
how they intend to meet annual school-specific goals for all pupils, with specific activities to address state and local priorities.
Additionally, data reported in an LCAP is to be consistent with data reported in the SARC.

• For more information about SARC requirements, see the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC Web page at
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/.

• For more information about the LCFF or LCAP, see the CDE LCFF Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/lc/.

• For additional information about the school, parents/guardians and community members should contact the school principal or
the district office.

DataQuest
DataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest Web page at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/ that contains additional
information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state. Specifically, DataQuest is a
dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g., test data, enrollment, high school graduates, dropouts, course
enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners.

Internet Access
Internet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access
to the Internet at libraries and public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other use restrictions may
include the hours of operation, the length of time that a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of software
programs available on a workstation, and the ability to print documents.

About This School

Contact Information (Most Recent Year)
School Contact Information
School Name------- Arden Middle School
Street------- 1640 Watt Avenue
City, State, Zip------- Sacramento CA, 95864
Phone Number------- [phone]
Principal------- Jeff Banks
E-mail Address------- [email protected]
Web Site------- http://www.sanjuan.edu/arden
Grades Served 6-8
CDS Code 34-67447-6034359

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District Contact Information
District Name------- San Juan Unified School District
Phone Number------- [phone]
Superintendent------ Kent Kern
-E -mail Address------- [email protected]
Web Site------- www.sanjuan.edu

School Description and Mission Statement (Most Recent Year)

Mission Statement
Inspired by a legacy of excellence and a commitment to students, Arden Middle ensures every student will achieve academic success
and value responsibility by providing and celebrating the Arden Experience of dynamic progressive learning, enriching opportunities
and meaningful staff-student connections.

School Profile
Arden is a school of over 960 students of multiple ethnicites and financial back grounds. Arden offers a wide range of opportunities
and unique programs for students. Arden's band is recognized state wide due to the effort of our students. Arden also has an
outstanding Volleyball, Wrestling, Flag Football, Boys and Girls Basketball and a competitive Track and Field program. Arden also has
an outstanding Art program and Media class.

Arden is a Middle School that is a collaborative, dynamic school community where students, teachers, staff, parents and the
community work together towards increased levels of student achievement. Our superior reputation is a direct result of high
expectations and our our school wide focus on effort and resiliency.

Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2014-15)
Grade Number of
Level Students
Grade 6 199
Grade 7 415
Grade 8 323
Total Enrollment 937

Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2014-15)
Student Percent of
Group Total Enrollment
Black or African American 5.4
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9
Asian 2.8
Filipino 1.1
Hispanic or Latino 19.2
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.4
White 67.4
Two or More Races 1.7
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 33.6
English Learners 7.7
Students with Disabilities 11
Foster Youth 0.1

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A. Conditions of Learning

State Priority: Basic
The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Basic State Priority (Priority 1):
• Degree to which teachers are appropriately assigned and fully credentialed in the subject area and for the pupils they are
teaching;
• Pupils have access to standards-aligned instructional materials; and
• School facilities are maintained in good repair.

Teacher Credentials
School District
Teachers
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2015-16
With Full Credential 36 38 40 1840
Without Full Credential 0 0 0 28
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence (with full credential) 3 3 5 46

Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions
Indicator 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 0 0 0
Total Teacher Misassignments * 0 0 0
Vacant Teacher Positions 0 0 0
Note: “Misassignments” refers to the number of positions filled by teachers who lack legal authorization to teach that grade level, subject area, student group, etc.

* Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners.

Core Academic Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers (School Year 2014-15)
Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects
Location of Classes
Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers Not Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
This School 98.6 1.4
All Schools in District 88.3 11.7
High-Poverty Schools in District 86.6 13.4
Low-Poverty Schools in District 97.0 3.0
Note: High-poverty schools are defined as those schools with student eligibility of approximately 40 percent or more in the free and reduced price meals program.
Low-poverty schools are those with student eligibility of approximately 39 percent or less in the free and reduced price meals program.

Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2015-16)

Year and month in which data were collected: September 22, 2015

San Juan Unified held a public hearing on September 22, 2015 and determined that each school within the district had sufficient and
good quality textbooks, instructional materials, or science lab equipment pursuant to the settlement of Williams vs. the State of
California. All students, including English learners, are given their own individual standards-aligned textbooks or instructional
materials, or both, in core subjects for use in the classroom and to take home. Textbooks and supplementary materials are adopted
according to a cycle developed by the California Department of Education, making the textbooks used in the school the most current
available. Materials approved for use by the State are reviewed by all teachers and a recommendation is made to the School Board by
a selection committee composed of teachers and administrators. All recommended materials are available for parent examination at
the district office prior to adoption. The table displays information collected in September 2015 about the quality, currency, and
availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school. If you would like more information
on the textbooks and instructional materials please visit our website: http://www.sanjuan.edu/Page/23485
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In July 2009, EC Section 60200.7, delayed all instructional materials adoptions and the development of curriculum frameworks and
evaluation criteria until the 2015-16 school year. Since then specific legislation has authorized the State Board of Education to conduct
adoptions in mathematics (Assembly Bill 1246) and English language arts/English language development (Senate Bill 201). For more
information regarding San Juan’s textbook adoption schedule, please visit our website:
http://www.sanjuan.edu/cms/lib8/CA01902727/Centricity/Domain/140/Textbook%20Pilot%20adoption%20Schedule.pdf.

From Percent of Students
Textbooks and Instructional Materials/
Core Curriculum Area Most Recent Lacking Own
Year of Adoption
Adoption? Assigned Copy
Reading/Language Arts 2003 Pearson: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes Yes 0.0
Mathematics 2010 Houghton Mifflin Mathematics, Course 1 and 2 Yes 0.0
2008 Houghton Algebra 2
2015 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Go Math

Science 2008 Glencoe McGraw-Hill: Glencoe Focus on Earth Yes 0.0
2007 Pearson/Prentice Hall: Conceptual Physical
Science (HA/IB)
2008 Pearson: Biology: Exploring Life

History-Social Science 2006 Teacher’s Curriculum Institute (TCI): History Yes 0.0
Alive
Health 2006 Glencoe McGraw-Hill: Teen Health Course 2 Yes 0.0%
Science Laboratory Equipment The school stocks an adequate supply of equipment 0.00%
(grades 9-12) for its students. Inventory includes, but is not limited
to: microscopes, slides, ring stands, clamps, support
rings, utility clamps, test tubes, test tube holders and
brushes, tongs, flasks, beakers, and Bunsen burners.
For more information, please call the school office.

School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (Most Recent Year)

The enrollment at Arden Middle School continues to increase. This increase will need to be analyzed in comparison to existing capacity
over the next several years. All classrooms have fire and intrusion monitoring and alarm systems, telephones, and internet
connections. There is a site custodial staff to keep the buildings clean. The district provides landscape maintenance and support to
keep all the school systems functioning. The school is concerned about the condition of the play fields, the traffic flow before and after
school, the number of science classrooms, and the adequacy of office and conference space. During the summer of 2011 three old
portables were replaced with Division of State Architect approved portables. The work also included associated low voltage/high
voltage connections to buildings; miscellaneous asphalt concrete repair; electrical upgrades and additional lockers. Utilizing the Self-
Help Program, the site completed the Arden Pathway project by paving a walking trail from the school to the back part of the campus.

The Board of Education and the Superintendent's policy is to ensure that all students are provided with a safe and well-maintained
learning environment. The board approved resolutions in 1998 and 2002 to adequately fund maintenance activities and preserve the
repairs and improvements funded by two facility bond measures. The school buildings, classrooms and grounds are safe, clean and
functional. An inspection of the facility was conducted in December 2015 and determined that there were no unsafe conditions that
required emergency repairs. District maintenance staff ensures that the repairs necessary to keep the school in good repair and
working order are completed in a timely manner. A computer automated work order process is used to ensure efficient service and
that emergency repairs and health and safety repairs are given the highest priority. The Board of Education has adopted cleaning
standards and custodial staffing requirements for all schools in the district. This school meets the Board's standards for custodial
staffing and cleanliness. The school's custodians are trained in the proper use of cleaning chemicals and Integrated Pest Management
techniques. They are managed day to day by the Principal with assistance from the district's maintenance department. The district
participates in the State School Deferred Maintenance Program, with funding allocated for major repair or replacement of existing
school building components. Typically, this includes roofing, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical systems, interior or exterior
painting, and floor systems. Annually the district budgets $2 million dollars for deferred maintenance activities.
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School Facility Good Repair Status (Most Recent Year)
School Facility Good Repair Status (Most Recent Year)
Year and month in which data were collected: 12/3/2015
Repair Status Repair Needed and
System Inspected
Good Fair Poor Action Taken or Planned
Systems: Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, X
Sewer
Interior: Interior Surfaces X
Cleanliness: Overall Cleanliness, Pest/ X
Vermin Infestation
Electrical: Electrical X
Restrooms/Fountains: Restrooms, Sinks/ X
Fountains
Safety: Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials X
Structural: Structural Damage, Roofs X
External: Playground/School Grounds, X
Windows/ Doors/Gates/Fences

Overall Facility Rating (Most Recent Year)
Year and month in which data were collected: 12/3/2015
Exemplary Good Fair Poor
Overall Rating
X

B. Pupil Outcomes

State Priority: Pupil Achievement
The SARC provides the following information relevant to the State priority: Pupil Achievement (Priority 4):
• Statewide assessments (i.e., California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress [CAASPP], Science California Standards
Tests); and
• The percentage of pupils who have successfully completed courses that satisfy the requirements for entrance to the University
of California and the California State University, or career technical education sequences or programs of study

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Results for All Students (School Year 2014-15)
Percent of Students Meeting or Exceeding the State Standards
Subject (grades 3-8 and 11)
School District State
English Language Arts/Literacy 53 42 44
Mathematics 45 32 33
Note: Percentages are not calculated when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for
statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy.

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CAASPP Assessment Results - English Language Arts (ELA)
Disaggregated by Student Groups, Grades Three through Eight and Eleven (School Year 2014-15)
Number of Students Percent of Students
Student Group Grade Standard Standard Standard Standard
Enrolled Tested Tested
Not Met Nearly Met Met Exceeded
All Students
6 195 194 99.5 28 33 31 8
7 401 398 99.3 16 27 44 13
8 320 310 96.9 19 25 40 16

Male
6 195 101 51.8 33 30 33 5
7 401 196 48.9 18 29 41 11
8 320 179 55.9 22 25 36 17

Female
6 195 93 47.7 23 37 30 11
7 401 202 50.4 14 25 46 15
8 320 131 40.9 15 24 45 16

Black or African American
6 195 16 8.2 38 25 31 6
7 401 25 6.2 40 40 16 0
8 320 10 3.1 -- -- -- --

American Indian or Alaska Native
6 195 3 1.5 -- -- -- --
7 401 3 0.7 -- -- -- --
8 320 2 0.6 -- -- -- --

Asian
6 195 4 2.1 -- -- -- --
7 401 12 3.0 17 25 50 8
8 320 12 3.8 8 42 33 17

Filipino
6 195 3 1.5 -- -- -- --
7 401 4 1.0 -- -- -- --
8 320 2 0.6 -- -- -- --

Hispanic or Latino
6 195 54 27.7 46 37 17 0
7 401 61 15.2 30 36 28 7
8 320 61 19.1 33 28 34 5

Native Hawaiian or Pacific
6 195 1 0.5 -- -- -- --
Islander
7 401 6 1.5 -- -- -- --
8 320 5 1.6 -- -- -- --

White
6 195 113 57.9 19 33 35 12
7 401 285 71.1 11 24 49 16
8 320 216 67.5 15 22 41 21

Two or More Races
7 401 2 0.5 -- -- -- --

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
6 195 91 46.7 51 34 15 0
7 401 117 29.2 35 34 26 3
8 320 88 27.5 42 32 26 0

Students with Disabilities
6 195 24 12.3 71 13 13 4
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Number of Students Percent of Students
Student Group Grade Standard Standard Standard Standard
Enrolled Tested Tested
Not Met Nearly Met Met Exceeded
7 401 32 8.0 69 22 6 3
8 320 26 8.1 69 31 0 0

Foster Youth
6 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
7 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
8 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Double dashes (--) appear in the table when the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical
accuracy or to protect student privacy.

Note: The number of students tested includes students that did not receive a score; however, the number of students tested is not the number that was used to
calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement level percentages are calculated using students with scores.

CAASPP Assessment Results - Mathematics
Disaggregated by Student Groups, Grades Three through Eight and Eleven (School Year 2014-15)
Number of Students Percent of Students
Student Group Grade Standard Standard Standard Standard
Enrolled Tested Tested
Not Met Nearly Met Met Exceeded
All Students
6 195 194 99.5 36 31 18 15
7 401 397 99.0 28 27 22 22
8 320 310 96.9 24 23 21 32

Male
6 195 101 51.8 40 25 21 15
7 401 195 48.6 28 25 23 24
8 320 179 55.9 25 20 20 36

Female
6 195 93 47.7 31 38 15 16
7 401 202 50.4 29 29 21 20
8 320 131 40.9 23 28 22 27

Black or African American
6 195 16 8.2 50 38 6 6
7 401 25 6.2 64 20 8 4
8 320 10 3.1 -- -- -- --

American Indian or Alaska Native
6 195 3 1.5 -- -- -- --
7 401 3 0.7 -- -- -- --
8 320 2 0.6 -- -- -- --

Asian
6 195 4 2.1 -- -- -- --
7 401 12 3.0 25 8 33 33
8 320 12 3.8 25 33 8 33

Filipino
6 195 3 1.5 -- -- -- --
7 401 4 1.0 -- -- -- --
8 320 2 0.6 -- -- -- --

Hispanic or Latino
6 195 54 27.7 52 31 9 7
7 401 61 15.2 59 26 11 3
8 320 61 19.1 41 25 26 8

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Number of Students Percent of Students
Student Group Grade Standard Standard Standard Standard
Enrolled Tested Tested
Not Met Nearly Met Met Exceeded
Native Hawaiian or Pacific
6 195 1 0.5 -- -- -- --
Islander
7 401 6 1.5 -- -- -- --
8 320 5 1.6 -- -- -- --

White
6 195 113 57.9 27 32 23 19
7 401 284 70.8 19 27 25 28
8 320 216 67.5 19 21 20 40

Two or More Races
7 401 2 0.5 -- -- -- --

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
6 195 91 46.7 59 27 10 3
7 401 116 28.9 56 24 12 6
8 320 88 27.5 51 23 18 8

Students with Disabilities
6 195 24 12.3 71 21 4 4
7 401 31 7.7 81 3 10 6
8 320 26 8.1 65 35 0 0

Foster Youth
6 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
7 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
8 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Double dashes (--) appear in the table when the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical
accuracy or to protect student privacy.

Note: The number of students tested includes students that did not receive a score; however, the number of students tested is not the number that was used to
calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement level percentages are calculated using students with scores.

California Standards Tests for All Students in Science (Three-Year Comparison)
Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced
(meeting or exceeding the state standards)
Subject
School District State
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Science (grades 5, 8, and 10) 78 80 78 59 61 57 59 60 56
Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical
accuracy or to protect student privacy.

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California Standards Tests Results by Student Group in Science (School Year 2014-15)
Student Percent of Students Scoring at
Group Proficient or Advanced
All Students in the LEA 57
All Students at the School 78
Male 82
Female 72
Black or African American --
American Indian or Alaska Native --
Asian 75
Filipino --
Hispanic or Latino 62
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander --
White 84
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 55
English Learners --
Students with Disabilities 50
Foster Youth --
Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical
accuracy or to protect student privacy.

California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2014-15)
Grade Percent of Students Meeting Fitness Standards
Level Four of Six Standards Five of Six Standards Six of Six Standards
---7--- 17.40 30.00 29.50
Note: Percentages are not calculated when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for
statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy.

C. Engagement

State Priority: Parental Involvement
The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Parental Involvement State Priority (Priority 3):

• Efforts the school district makes to seek parent input in making decisions for the school district and each schoolsite.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement (Most Recent Year)

Arden has a very active parent community which supports the school in countless ways. Parents are actively involved in Arden’s Parent
Teacher Association (PTA), which meets monthly in the evening. Arden’s PTA coordinates varied school volunteer efforts, sponsors
parent information evenings and raises funds to support school-wide and individual classroom programs and activities. Parents are
key planners and help with school events including classroom activities, orientation, Pops ’n Pasta night, field trips, school dances,
school beautification days, Red Ribbon Week activities, Greek Olympics, Medieval Banquet, Westward Ho, High School Readiness day
, and the end-of-the-year Park Day Party. Volunteers assist regularly in the library/media center, produce the weekly email newsletter,
The Arden Bell, perform landscape beautification projects, and participate in our Watch DOGS (Dads of Great Students) program.
Arden parent volunteers serve on district and school committees: SPAC, Site Council, GATE Steering Committee, Band Boosters, Site
Planning Committee and Arden Safety Committee. Arden effectively promotes two way communication keeping families informed
about school issues. The PTA weekly newsletter, the Arden Bell, is e-mailed to keep families well informed. To stay informed about
school activities and class expectations, parents are encouraged each day to check their student’s “Binder Reminder”-a student
organizer, the Arden web page (www.sanjuan.edu/arden) for teacher web sites, and Q's Parent Portal for grades and attendance.
School to home communication also occurs regularly via mid-quarter progress reports, report cards, MAP Test data (fall, winter and
spring) frequent School Messenger messages, Q Connect, and individual and team parent/teacher/student conferences.
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Contact Information
Parents or community members who wish to participate in leadership teams, school committees, school activities, or become a
volunteer may contact the school at 971-7306 or [email protected].

State Priority: School Climate
The SARC provides the following information relevant to the School Climate State Priority (Priority 6):

• Pupil suspension rates;
• Pupil expulsion rates; and
• Other local measures on the sense of safety.

Suspensions and Expulsions
School District State
Rate
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Suspensions------- 5.95 2.69 2.61 8.28 7.37 5.71 5.07 4.36 3.80
Expulsions------- 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.09 0.04 0.07 0.13 0.10 0.09

School Safety Plan (Most Recent Year)

This school is linked directly to the San Juan Unified School District’s Safe Schools Program. In partnership with the Sacramento County
Sheriff’s Department and the City of Citrus Heights Police Department (CHPD), each school becomes part of a safety zone that is
patrolled daily by a sheriff’s deputy or CHPD officer. The Deputy Sheriffs are assigned to a specific schools which are identified by
geographic zones. The Deputy Sheriffs may move from one the geographic zone to another as safety needs dictate. The CHPD Police
Officers work identified schools within the City of Citrus Heights and respond as safety needs dictate. In addition to daily support from
a designated Sheriff’s deputy or CHPD officer, this school is a part of the San Juan Unified School District’s Safe Schools Task Force,
which is comprised of safety teams from each of the school sites. Each school safety team meets regularly to discuss safety issues,
update their site emergency plans, and to take steps to be proactive in preventing various types of school-related safety issues. Law
enforcement provides speakers to address students, staff and community groups. Our safety team receives regular training through
the Safe Schools Task Force. Each school site is responsible for updating their Comprehensive School Safety Plan by March 1st of every
year. The plan must be approved by the School Site Council before being submitted to the district Safe Schools Manager. Every San
Juan classroom has a standardized “Safety Folder” which serves as a guide for teachers, includes the site specific crisis response
procedures and a district standardized emergency flip chart. This school meets or exceeds the Education Code requirements for fire
drills and lock down drills.

D. Other SARC Information

The information in this section is required to be in the SARC but is not included in the state priorities for LCFF.

Adequate Yearly Progress Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2014-15)
AYP Criteria School District State
Made AYP Overall Yes No Yes
Met Participation Rate: English-Language Arts Yes No Yes
Met Participation Rate: Mathematics Yes No Yes
Met Percent Proficient: English-Language Arts N/A N/A N/A
Met Percent Proficient: Mathematics N/A N/A N/A
Met Attendance Rate Yes Yes Yes
Met Graduation Rate N/A Yes Yes

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