Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2010–11
For Cleveland Elementary
Address: / 745 Cleveland St., Oakland, CA, 94606-1513 / Phone: / 510-874-3600Principal: / Angela Aquino, Principal / Grade Span: / K-5
This executive summary of the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is intended to provide parents and community members with a quick snapshot of information related to individual public schools. Most data presented in this report are reported for the 2010–11 school year. School finances and school completion data are reported for the 2009–10 school year. Contact information, facilities, curriculum and instructional materials, and select teacher data are reported for the 2011–12 school year. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should review the entire SARC or contact the school principal or the district office.
About This School
We create a culture of high standards and equity through on-going self reflection and analysis. Parents are encouraged to be involved in our school. We teach our English Learners to develop proficiency in English. We offer two Special Education programs and resource support, as well as speech/language and occupational therapy.Student Enrollment
Group / EnrollmentNumber of students / 360
Black or African American / 17.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native / 0.3%
Asian / 58.3%
Filipino / 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino / 6.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander / 0.6%
White / 9.7%
Two or More Races / 5.3%
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged / 55.0%
English Learners / 56.1%
Students with Disabilities / 6.9%
Teachers
Indicator / TeachersTeachers with full credential / 17
Teachers without full credential / 0
Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence / 0
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners / 0
Total Teacher Misassignments / 0
Student Performance
Subject / Students Proficient and Above on STAR* Program ResultsEnglish-Language Arts / 80%
Mathematics / 89%
Science / 73%
History-Social Science / 0%
*Standardized Testing and Reporting Program assessments used for accountability purposes include the California Standards Tests, the California Modified Assessment, and the California Alternate Performance Assessment.
Academic Progress*
Indicator / Result2011 Growth API Score (from 2011 Growth API Report) / 918
Statewide Rank (from 2010 Base API Report) / 9
Met All 2011 AYP Requirements / Yes
Number of AYP Criteria Met Out of the Total Number of Criteria Possible / Met 17 of 17
2011–12 Program Improvement Status (PI Year)
*The Academic Performance Index is required under state law. Adequate Yearly Progress is required by federal law.
School Facilities
Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection
The facility is in good condition.Repairs Needed
N/ACorrective Actions Taken or Planned
N/ACurriculum and Instructional Materials
Core Curriculum Area / Pupils Who Lack Textbooks and Instructional MaterialsReading/Language Arts / 0
Mathematics / 0
Science / 0
History-Social Science / 0
Foreign Language / 0
Health / 0
Visual and Performing Arts / 0
Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12) / 0
School Finances
Level / Expenditures Per Pupil (Unrestricted Sources Only)School Site / $5,085.78
District / $7,091.39
State / $5,455
School Completion
Indicator / ResultGraduation Rate (if applicable) / N/A
Postsecondary Preparation
Measure / PercentPupils Who Completed a Career Technical Education Program and Earned a High School Diploma / N/A
Graduates Who Completed All Courses Required for University of California or California State University Admission / N/A
School Accountability Report Card
Reported Using Data from the 2010–11 School Year
Published During 2011–12
Every school in California is required by state law to publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC), by February 1 of each year. The SARC contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school.
· 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 additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office.
I. Data and Access
Ed-Data Partnership Web Site
Ed-Data is a partnership of the CDE, EdSource, and the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) that provides extensive financial, demographic, and performance information about California’s public kindergarten through grade twelve school districts and schools.
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., state Academic Performance Index [API], federal Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP]), 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.
II. About This School
Contact Information (School Year 2011–12)
School / DistrictSchool Name / Cleveland Elementary / District Name / Oakland Unified
Street / 745 Cleveland St. / Phone Number / (510) 879-8582
City, State, Zip / Oakland, CA, 94606-1513 / Web Site / www.ousd.k12.ca.us
Phone Number / (510) 879-1080 / Superintendent / Anthony Smith
Principal / Angela Aquino, Principal / E-mail Address /
E-mail Address / / CDS Code / 01612596001739
School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2010–11)
Cleveland Elementary School is a safe, disciplined, and productive environment where students and adults are meaningfully engaged in learning. Our culturally diverse population is our strength. And the spirit of equity, cooperation and respect permeates our school communities. Our curriculum design and instructional practices enhance our ability to connect academic learning to apply and service learning as evidenced in our Community Garden Project. We are determined to produce students who are socially, politically, academically, and technologically competent.The mission of Cleveland Elementary is to close the achievement gap in Oakland, create in students an urgency and a love for learning. We strive to make a positive difference in the lives of our young people, while offering an engaging and rigorous instructional program and build strong relationships between parents, staff, students, and community. At Cleveland Elementary, we are dedicated to developing productive, compassionate, and ethical students.
We use a two-pronged strategy to promote student achievement:
· Maximizing community and family participation
· Developing an effective and engaging instructional program guided by teacher inquiry and research.
Music and Art instruction has been a priority at our school in order to better meet the academic, cultural, and emotional needs of our students.
Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2010–11)
Family involvement and community partnerships are fundamental to meeting the needs of the whole child. When we refer to Cleveland, we mean equal participation of and appreciation for all the individuals and organizations who work for our children. We strongly encourage parents to approach Cleveland open to learn about each rich culture represented on our campus. Towards our goal of valued and integral partnership over token committees and activities, we implement the following:· Parent/teacher conferences
Days are built into the calendar at the beginning, middle, and end of the year to ensure there is time for quality dialogue on student progress towards District, and State standards
· Parent education on standards and curriculum
Through the partnership with Oakland Adult School, several workshops for parents are offered to help parents understand the adopted curriculum, schedule time for homework, and optimize the students learning through parent involvement and awareness and give suggestions on helping with homework, and reviewing future units.
· There are two major functioning groups on Cleveland’s campus, the SSC (School Site Council) and ELAC (English Language Advisory Council). Parents helps the school makes decisions around budgeting, student programs, and curriculum. Representatives from the Parent Community are part of the School Site Council.
Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2010–11)
Grade Level / Number of Students / Grade Level / Number of StudentsKindergarten / 58 / Grade 8 / 0
Grade 1 / 64 / Ungraded Elementary / 0
Grade 2 / 62 / Grade 9 / 0
Grade 3 / 61 / Grade 10 / 0
Grade 4 / 55 / Grade 11 / 0
Grade 5 / 60 / Grade 12 / 0
Grade 6 / 0 / Ungraded Secondary / 0
Grade 7 / 0 / Total Enrollment / 360
Student Enrollment by Subgroup (School Year 2010–11)
Group / Percent of Total EnrollmentBlack or African American / 17.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native / 0.3%
Asian / 58.3%
Filipino / 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino / 6.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander / 0.6%
White / 9.7%
Two or More Races / 5.3%
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged / 55.0%
English Learners / 56.1%
Students with Disabilities / 6.9%
Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary)
Grade Level / Avg. Class Size / 2008–09 Number of Classes* / Avg. Class Size / 2009–10 Number of Classes* / Avg. Class Size / 2010–11 Number of Classes*1-20 / 21-32 / 33+ / 1-20 / 21-32 / 33+ / 1-20 / 21-32 / 33+
K / 20.0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 20.0 / 3 / 19.3 / 1 / 2 / 0
1 / 19.7 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 20.3 / 2 / 1 / 21.0 / 3 / 0 / 0
2 / 19.0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 19.0 / 3 / 20.7 / 3 / 0 / 0
3 / 20.3 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 30.5 / 2 / 30.5 / 0 / 2 / 0
4 / 25.0 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 27.5 / 2 / 27.5 / 0 / 2 / 0
5 / 22.0 / 1 / 1 / 0 / 25.5 / 2 / 30.0 / 0 / 2 / 0
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Other
* Number of classes indicates how many classes fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom).
III. School Climate
School Safety Plan (School Year 2010–11)
The school reviewed, revised and submitted to the Board in 2010-2011 an updated Safety Plan that included: school site safety programs, procedures for complying with school safety laws, and Disaster/Emergency/Crisis Response procedures. The CLEVELAND Safety Plan is reviewed and updated annually since we are constantly growing and our site is constantly evolving as we await the final construction of our new building. The safety plan includes procedures for regular occurrences such as drills, basic first aid, and supervision schedules and expectations. It also includes emergency procedures and responsibilities for emergencies including earthquake, fire, environmental hazard, armed intruder or attack, or serious illness or accident. The plan includes professional development for the staff around the procedures.Suspensions and Expulsions
Rate* / School 2008–09 / School 2009–10 / School 2010–11 / District 2008–09 / District 2009–10 / District 2010–11Suspensions / 1.45% / 0.86% / 0.83% / 14.79% / 14.16% / 12.26%
Expulsions / 0.00% / 0.00% / 0.00% / 0.15% / 0.16% / 0.19%
* The rate of suspensions and expulsions is calculated by dividing the total number of incidents by the total enrollment.
IV. School Facilities
School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year 2011–12)
Data provided by Department of Facilities on 12/14/2011
The facility is in good condition.School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2011–12)
System Inspected / Repair Status / Repair Needed and Action Taken or PlannedExemplary / Good / Fair / Poor
Systems: Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, Sewer / X
Interior: Interior Surfaces / X
Cleanliness: Overall Cleanliness, Pest/ Vermin Infestation / X
Electrical: Electrical / X
Restrooms/Fountains: Restrooms, Sinks/ Fountains / X
Safety: Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials / X
Structural: Structural Damage, Roofs / X
External: Playground/School Grounds, Windows/ Doors/Gates/Fences / X
Overall Rating / Good
Note: Cells shaded in black do not require data.
V. Teachers
Teacher Credentials
Teachers / School 2008–09 / School 2009–10 / School 2010–11 / District 2010–11With Full Credential / 19 / 15 / 17 / 1882
Without Full Credential / 1 / 0 / 0 / 120
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence (with full credential) / 0 / 0 / 0 / N/A
Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions
Indicator / 2009–10 / 2010–11 / 2011–12Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners / 0 / 0
Total Teacher Misassignments* / 0 / 0
Vacant Teacher Positions / 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 2010–11)
The Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), also known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB), requires that core academic subjects be taught by Highly Qualified Teachers, defined as having at least a bachelor’s degree, an appropriate California teaching credential, and demonstrated core academic subject area competence. For more information, see the CDE Improving Teacher and Principal Quality Web page at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/
Location of Classes / Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers / Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects Not Taught by Highly Qualified TeachersThis School / 100% / 0%
All Schools in District / 86% / 14%
High-Poverty Schools in District / 86% / 14%
Low-Poverty Schools in District / 92% / 8%
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 25 percent or less in the free and reduced price meals program.
VI. Support Staff
Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2010–11)