Stanton's Student Achievements
Data For 2002-03
From Judd Ashley,
Superintendent of Stanton Schools
School districts now must report to the Iowa Department of Education the percentage of their students in fourth, eighth, and eleventh grades who are proficient in reading, math, and science. For the 2002-03 school year, Stanton school students ranked consistently high in state expectations for school districts. The following figures show percentages of all Stanton students, including special education students, who were proficient or above over the past four years. Also shown is a comparison of 2002-03 state results:
| Type of data | 1999-2000 | 200-01 | 2001-02 | 2002-03 | Nation | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of graduates in post Secondary | 74% | 83% | 93% | 95% | ||
| % of graduates with 20+ on ACT | 78% | 65% | 52% | 63% | ||
| % of graduates completing core curriculum | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||
| 7-12 dropout rate | 0% | 4% | 0% | 0% | ||
| Open enrollment-out | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 | ||
| Open enrollment-in | 47 | 58 | 56 | 55 | ||
| Poverty rate at elementary | 21% | 16% | 23% | 24% | ||
| Poverty rate at secondary | 18% | 12% | 16% | 16% | ||
| 4th grade reading proficiency | 92% | 85% | 86% | 83% | 60% | 69% |
| 8th grade reading proficiency | 85% | 70% | 88% | 74% | 60% | 69% |
| 11th grade reading proficiency | 75% | 92% | 86% | 93% | 60% | 77% |
| 4th grade math proficiency | 83% | 93% | 91% | 96% | 60% | 72% |
| 8th grade math proficiency | 88% | 85% | 92% | 77% | 60% | 73% |
| 11th grade math proficiency | 96% | 92% | 100% | 77% | 60% | 83% |
| 4th grade science proficiency | 92% | 85% | 91% | 83% | 60% | n/a |
| 8th grade science proficiency | 97% | 85% | 91% | 83% | 60% | n/a |
| 11th grade science proficiency | 97% | 82% | 95% | 84% | 60% | n/a |
| ACT average scores | 23.0 | 24.1 | 24.4 | n/a |
The Iowa Department of Education requires districts to report student proficiency levels on "one valid and reliable district-wide assessment." The basic definition for proficient is when a student scores at the 41st percentile or above on the district-wide assessment. Most public and private Iowa Test of Basic Skills and the Iowa Test of Educational Development.
Obviously, many different things effect student achievement. Research has shown that high quality teachers who administer high quality instructions is probably the single most important factor linked to student achievement. However, socio-economic status, influx of disadvantaged students, limited in English speaking students, parent involvement as well as the overall school district and community attitudes and expectations all impact student achievement results.
Of the 153 students in grades 7-12 in 2002-03 no students (0%) dropped out of school during the academic year. Ninety-five percent of those who graduated intended to pursue post secondary education training.
The American College Testing Program (ACT) is the usual college entrance exam taken by students who intend to go to college. A score of 20 or higher on the 36-point scale for the test indicates probably success in college. In 2002-03, 63% of Stanton High School seniors scored 20 or higher.
Students who complete a rigorous program of required and elective courses in core areas generally score substantially higher on college entrance exams. A core program is defined as four years of English/language arts and three or more years of mathematics, science, or social studies. Of Stanton's 2002-03 graduates, one hundred percent completed a core program.
Additional learning opportunities are available to Stanton students through shared educational agreements with Southwestern Community College and area schools, as well as classes available over the Internet. Some of these are:
Villisca Community School
Drafting and CAD (computer aid drafting)
Southwestern Community College
Business systems networking: Computer hardware basics (A+);
computer software basics (A+);
networking technology (Net+);
networking practices (Net+).
Carpentry building trades: Core
curriculum;
carpentry level one;
on the job training;
carpentry level two;
on the job training II.
2002-03 Internet class participation
Modern rhetoric (Graceland College)
Music in theatre and film (Graceland College).
The Stanton Board of Education,
administration, teachers, and parents continue
to work together in partnership to best fit the individual needs of all
students.
Stanton School District's Annual Project Report of the Iowa Department of
Education
is available for public reading regarding more specific achievement those
interested may contact the office of the superintendent.