Parma School District 137
 
Thursday, August 28, 2008

 

Parma Middle School
School Report Card 2006-07
 
Principal: Peggy Poling-Sharkey
Enrollment: 355
Address: 905 E. McConnell Ave.
Phone: 208-722-5115, X1202
Fax: 208-722-6913
 
OUR MISSION
To provide for our students a quality education that enables them to realize their full potential in a positive and caring environment.
KEEPING YOU INFORMED
This report is a summary of some indicators of the performance of our school. No single report can tell the whole story of our school’s educational program or the people who work and learn here. We encourage you to find out firsthand by visiting our school. If you are a parent of one of our students, we invite you to take an active role in your child’s learning because studies show that when parents are involved, students do better in school.
HOW WE ARE IMPROVING
Significant improvements in student standardized test scores have been made especially with Hispanic and LEP subgroups of students that generally test at lower levels than their peers. 
Parma Middle School has received a technology grant for improving the math program through the use of interactive individualized instruction via
SMART Boards and take-home DVD’s.
OPTIONS FOR PARENTS
Our website is designed to keep you up-to-date on all upcoming events and activities. Daily e-mail announcements are also sent to parents and community members who wish to receive them. If you are interested, please contact the office at 722-5115, x1202.
WHAT WE CELEBRATE
We celebrate student achievements in all aspects of school life, from academic to attendance. Every quarter an assembly is held to recognize students who have excelled in individual areas.
We are fortunate to have two award winning staff members as well:
 
Idaho Association of Secondary School Administrators Principal of the Year: 
Peggy Poling-Sharkey
 
Idaho Veteran of Foreign Wars Teacher of the Year:  
Glenda Leigh
OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Many factors, such as how often a child attends school, moving frequently, and English language experience, influence school achievement. Measuring these characteristics helps us understand our students’ needs.
 

ABOUT OUR STUDENTS
 
20%
 
Who participated in programs to learn English
 
73.4%
 
Who qualified for free or reduced-price lunch
 
10%
 
Who participated in gifted and talented programs
ABOUT OUR PARENTS
Our school values the involvement of parents and we thank all parents who are able to visit the school during the year
 
78.5%
 
Who attended parent teacher conferences
 
20%
 
Who have volunteered their time

 
We are committed to ensuring that highly trained and qualified teachers instruct our students. Parents are welcome to request information about the qualification of their child’s teachers at anytime. In addition, if the need arises for your child to be taught by a teacher without complete qualifications for more than four weeks, we will notify you.
 

ABOUT OUR TEACHERS
 
95
 
Percent who are highly qualified teachers
 
0
 
Percent who are teaching as an approved consultant specialist
 
0
 
Percent who are teaching with a letter of authorization
 
4
 
Percent of classes not taught by highly qualified teachers

 

ABOUT AVERAGE CLASS SIZES
Grade
Our school
District
 
Fifth
 
94
 
94
 
Sixth 
 
86
 
86
 
Seventh
 
96
 
96
 
Eighth
 
93
 
93

 
OUR SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
Our goal is to provide a place for students to learn without distractions and concerns for safety. We closely monitor activities on our campus and offer comprehensive programs to prevent alcohol, tobacco, and substance abuse. As required by state and federal laws and rules, we collect, monitor, and report on crimes and substance abuse incidents on our campus and at school activities. A complete report of this information about our school and district is available at: http://www.sde.idaho.gov/ipd/reportcard/SchoolReportCard.asp or by contacting Lianne Yamamoto (ext. 1670) in our school district.
 
OUR STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
 
ABOUT OUR STUDENTS’ TEST RESULTS 
Included with this are “Adequate Yearly Progress Assessment Reports.” These reports provide detailed information about the academic performance of our students and specific groups of students on state reading, math, and language usage tests. 
 
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL’S PROGRESS
The results from these tests also are used to measure the progress of our school toward state and federal goals. The report called “Adequate Yearly Progress Indicators” details which goals our school met and those we may have missed.
Adequate Yearly Progress School Indicators 2006-07
Parma Middle School, Grades 5 – 8, Parma School District
 
The goal in our school, district, state, and nation is for all students in grades 3 through 8 and 10to be proficient in reading and math by the spring of 2014. Idaho uses the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) and the Idaho Alternate Assessment (IAA) to measure proficiency. This report shows the percentage of our schools’ students meeting state goals for proficiency in reading and math and our progress on a third indicator, which is: improving the percentage of students who proficient in language usage. 
 
Did ParmaMiddle School make adequate yearly progress for 2006-07? 
 
No
 
If no, what state goals were not met?
 
Math Proficiency
3rd Indicator
Hispanic Reading Proficiency
Hispanic Math Proficiency
LEP Reading Proficiency
LEP Math Proficiency
Econ Reading Proficiency
Econ Math Proficiency
 
Is this school identified for improvement?
 
Yes
 
How long has this school been identified for improvement?
 
2 Years
 
What options are available for parents?
 
We have Supplemental Educational Services
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Group
ISAT Reading
ISAT Math
Third Indicator
Required comparisons
 % Tested
 
Goal 95%
% Proficient or better
Goal 78%
 % Tested
 
 Goal 95%
% Proficient
or better
Goal 70%
Language Usage
Goal: Maintain 2005-06 levels or improve
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th  graders in our school
3rd through 8th & 10th graders in our district
3rd through 8th & 10th graders in our state
School 100%
District   100%
State     99.39%
School 81.3%
District 79%
State   80.88%
School 100%
District 99.8%
State 99.37%
School 68.3%
District 70.8%
State 77.04%
School 56.4%
District  
State 88.04% (Graduation)
Race/Ethnicity
    African American
School 0%
District   0%
State   99.27%
School 0%
District   0%
State 72.91%
School   0%
District    0%
State 99%
School 0%
District   0%
State 63.16%
School n/a   ***
District   
State N/A
    Asian
School 0%
District   0%
State 99.21%
School 0%
District   0%
State   85.77%
School 0%
District   0%
State 99.21%
School 0%
District   0%
State     86.48%
School n/a    ***
District   
State N/A
    American Indian/
    Alaskan Native
School 0%
District   0%
State: 99.21%
School 0%
District   0%
State 64.97%
School 0%
District   0%
State 99.12%
School 0%
District 0%
State 58.97%
 School n/a   ***
District   
State N/A
   Hispanic
School 100%
District   100%
State 99.13%
School 66.7%
District   66.5%
State   60.64%
School 100%
District   100%
State 99.14%
School 48.8%
District   54.2%
State 58.67%
School n/a   ***
District  
State   N/A
    Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
School 0%
District   0%
State   99.81%
School 0%
District   0%
State   81.56%
School 0%
District   0%
State 99.81%
School 0%
District   0%
State 75.40%
School n/a   ***
District  
State N/A
    White
 
School 100%
District   100%
State   99.47%
School 85.8%
District   83.4%
State   84.29%
School 100%
District 99.8%
State 99.44%
School 74.8%
District   77.1%
State: 80.23%
School n/a   ***
District    
State N/A
 
Limited English Proficient Students
School 100%
District   100%
State 99.30%
School 59.2%
District   62.2%
State   49.58%
School 100%
District   100%
State 99.15%
School 42.3%
District   52.8%
State 51.58%
School n/a   ***
District   
State N/A
 
Economically Disadvantaged
School 100%
District   100%
State    99.32%
School 74.2%
District   72.8%
State     71.30%
School 100%
District 99.7%
State 99.30%
School 66.8%
District 68.7%
State 67.73%
School n/a  ***
District  
State N/A
 
Students with Disabilities
School 100%
District   100%
State   98.80%
School 0%
District   33.9%
State   45.09%
School 100%
District 98.1%
State 98.73%
School 0%
District 34.5%
State 44.22%
School n/a    ***
District  
State N/A