Orange County Public Schools
K-8 Work Session April 19, 2012
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Table of Contents
• Historical Perspective
• Review of the Research
• OCPS Principals’ Survey Results
• Analysis of Data
• K-8 Facilities Options
• Operational Funding
• Questions
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Historical Perspective
• Review of Literature
• Performance of OCPS K-8 schools
• Interviews
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Findings 2007
• When well implemented, K-8 schools have
– higher levels of achievement
– higher attendance rates
– lower levels of discipline than 6-8 schools.
• Low student enrollment per grade level makes it difficult to provide specialized services commonly offered at 6-8 schools.
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Review of the Research
Review of the Research
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Miami Study
Target Population: Traditional middle school (6-8) and K-8 Setting: Urban school district Area of Focus: Out-of-school suspensions
Conclusion
Students attending traditional middle schools received more out-of school-suspensions than those attending K-8 schools for both 6th and 7th grade.
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Philadelphia Study Target Population: All middle school age students
Setting: Urban school district
Area of Focus: Academic achievement
Conclusion: 1) One group of researchers concluded that students attending K-8 schools outperformed those in traditional middle schools on standardized tests while another group stated that there were no significant differences.
2) The second group concluded that students in both environments scored the same on standardized tests, academic achievement, and attendance percentages.
3) Further findings suggested that the established K-8 schools that outperformed those recently converted K-8 were in more economically advantaged neighborhoods.
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North Carolina Target Population: K-8 and traditional middle school students
Settings: Suburban community
Area of Focus: Student discipline infraction
Conclusion: 1) Students attending traditional middle schools are twice as likely to be disciplined
for infractions as those attending K-8 schools.
2) Traditional middle schools tend to be more formal in dealing with student infractions.
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Canada Target Population: Students remaining in a K-8 setting as compared to those entering a junior high setting for 7th grade.
Setting: Urban and suburban communities
Area of Focus: Academic Achievement
Conclusion: 1) Both groups performed the same academically as measured by standardized tests.
2) When compared to traditional middle schools in the United States, Canadian junior high schools placed more emphasis on transitional activities for new students including regular field trips and participation in junior high events during the their 6th grade year.
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OCPS K-8 Principal Survey Results
7 Current and Past OCPS K-8 Principals Surveyed
Findings Consistent with Research
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Top 3 Advantages of K-8
1. Family Atmosphere – Stronger Relationships
2. More Parental Involvement
3. Vertical Articulation with Elementary and
Middle Grades Teachers
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Biggest Challenge of a K-8 • Perceived Lack of Funding to Support Model
• Operational Resources –
• Supplemented Funding Formula Could Better Support Student Needs
* Second Guidance Counselor
* Electives Flexibility
* Support Personnel for Supervision
• Capital Resources –
* Gym
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Analyzing the Data
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OCPS K-8 Sites 2010-2011 School Grade Points
School
Reading Math School Grade
Old FCAT Cut Scores
New FCAT Cut Scores
Change Old FCAT
Cut Scores New FCAT Cut Scores
Change Old FCAT
Cut Scores New FCAT Cut Scores
Arbor Ridge 94 88 -6 93 87 -6 A A
Blankner 87 80 -7 81 73 -8 A A
Windy Ridge 90 86 -4 89 80 -9 A A
• If new FCAT cut scores were applied to 2010-2011 School Grades • Reading and Math scores would decline • All three K-8 sites would maintain A’s
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Comparing K-8 Sites 2010-2011 School Grade Points
School
Reading Math School Grade
Old FCAT Cut Scores
New FCAT Cut Scores
Change Old FCAT
Cut Scores New FCAT Cut Scores
Change Old FCAT
Cut Scores New FCAT Cut Scores
Arbor Ridge 94 88 -6 93 87 -6 A A
Blankner 87 80 -7 81 73 -8 A A
Windy Ridge 90 86 -4 89 80 -9 A A
Elementary School A 53 34 -19 59 42 -17 D F
Middle School A 44 35 -9 47 38 -9 C D
K-8 School A 46 34 -12 50 40 -10 C D
• If new FCAT cut scores were applied to 2010-2011 School Grades • Greater impact to traditional schools and proposed K-8
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Comparing K-8 Sites 2010-2011 School Grade Points
School
Reading Math School Grade
Old FCAT Cut Scores
New FCAT Cut Scores
Change Old FCAT
Cut Scores New FCAT Cut Scores
Change Old FCAT
Cut Scores New FCAT Cut Scores
Arbor Ridge 94 88 -6 93 87 -6 A A
Blankner 87 80 -7 81 73 -8 A A
Windy Ridge 90 86 -4 89 80 -9 A A
Elementary School B 58 40 -18 58 41 -17 C C
Middle School B 48 40 -8 42 36 -6 C C
K-8 School B 51 40 -11 46 38 -8 C C
• If new FCAT cut scores were applied to 2010-2011 School Grades • Greater impact to traditional schools and proposed K-8
• With the exception of the proposed K-8 receiving a smaller change in Math scores than Windy Ridge
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Comparing K-8 Sites 2010-2011 School Grade Points
School
Reading Math School Grade
Old FCAT Cut Scores
New FCAT Cut Scores
Change Old FCAT
Cut Scores New FCAT Cut Scores
Change Old FCAT
Cut Scores New FCAT Cut Scores
Arbor Ridge 94 88 -6 93 87 -6 A A
Blankner 87 80 -7 81 73 -8 A A
Windy Ridge 90 86 -4 89 80 -9 A A
Elementary School C 54 33 -21 53 38 -15 C D
Middle School C 63 54 -9 58 49 -9 C C
K-8 School C 61 50 -11 58 47 -11 C C
• If new FCAT cut scores were applied to 2010-2011 School Grades • Greater impact to traditional schools and proposed K-8
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Comparing K-8 Sites 2010-2011 School Grade Points
School
Reading Math School Grade
Old FCAT Cut Scores
New FCAT Cut Scores
Change Old FCAT
Cut Scores New FCAT Cut Scores
Change Old FCAT
Cut Scores New FCAT Cut Scores
Arbor Ridge 94 88 -6 93 87 -6 A A
Blankner 87 80 -7 81 73 -8 A A
Windy Ridge 90 86 -4 89 80 -9 A A
Elementary School D 77 61 -16 73 52 -21 A C
Middle School D 63 54 -9 59 51 -8 B C
K-8 School D 66 56 -10 62 51 -11 B B
• If new FCAT cut scores were applied to 2010-2011 School Grades • Greater impact to traditional schools and proposed K-8
• With the exception of Middle School D receiving a smaller change in Math scores than Windy Ridge
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OCPS 2010-2011 Grade Comparison
90 88 90
73 73 71 75
68 76 76
85
54
67 64 62 65 68 65
84
45
63 69 68 68
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Reading Math Writing Science Reading Gains Math Gains Reading Low 25% Math Low 25%
K-8 Sites Elementary Schools Middle Schools
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Miami-Dade 2010-2011 School Grade Comparison
73 75
88
53
65 67 65 68 72
76
85
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65 63 61 66
60 58
82
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63 65 71 68
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Reading Math Writing Science Reading Gains Math Gains Reading Low 25% Math Low 25%
K-8 Sites Elementary Schools Middle Schools
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St. Lucie 2010-2011 School Grade Comparison
66 64
84
44
63 67 66 69 72
79
90
52
64 67 62
68 64 64
83
49
63 70 71 69
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Reading Math Writing Science Reading Gains Math Gains Reading Low 25% Math Low 25%
K-8 Sites Elementary Schools Middle Schools
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Lee County 2010-2011 School Grade Comparison
75 71
87
56
67 69 73 71
80 81 87
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65 66 58
66 72 74
86
51
65
74 67
74
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Reading Math Writing Science Reading Gains Math Gains Reading Low 25% Math Low 25%
K-8 Sites Elementary Schools Middle Schools
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Free & Reduced Lunch Rate Comparison
38.7
65.9 69.6
65.5 67.3
81.9 74.5 74.3
66.2
80.6
72.0 67.4
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Minority Rate Comparison
48.0
88.9
63.4
51.3
70.9
94.0
63.0 55.9
70.6
93.2
53.7 48.9
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K-8 Sites Elementary Schools Middle Schools
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K-8 Models are most adaptable to geographical areas with some of the following criteria:
• Concentrated student population
• Economically challenged neighborhoods
• Low-performing students
• Semi-isolated geographical regions
Seven concepts are modeled for this study
Facilities Services
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Option 1: Existing Middle School Conversion to K-8 School
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Cost Summary
Student Stations:
1,100
Constr. Cost:
$2.5M
Soft Costs: $0.6M
Project Cost: $3.1M
• Some existing spaces were modified to meet the requirements of the K-8 program:
Administrative Office
Teacher’s Planning Rooms
Science Labs
Technology Labs
Skills Labs
Media Center Spaces
Music (Orchestra)
PE Spaces
Program Summary
Elem. Classrooms: 30
Middle Classrooms: 18
Capacity: 990
Total Gross SF: 171,972
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Option 4: New Urban Small K-8 School
• Maximum three stories high.
• Connectivity to future downtown development.
• Access to health, wellness and fitness center.
• Access to technology, digital media
and sustainability features.
• Access to mentorship programs.
• Connectivity to a mass transit system.
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Cost Summary
Student Stations:
814
Constr. Cost:
$16.7M
Soft Costs: $4.2M
Project Cost: $20.9M
Program Summary
Elem. Classrooms:
30
Middle Classrooms: 16
Capacity: 733
Total Gross SF: 105,743
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Option 4: New Urban Small K-8 School
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Option 4: New Urban Small K-8 School
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Option 6: New Suburban Prototype K-8 School
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• New suburban model on a
generic site
• Maximum three stories high
Cost Summary
Student Stations:
1,093
Constr. Cost:
$18.4M
Soft Costs: $4.6M
Project Cost: $23.0M
Program Summary
Elem. Classrooms:
32
Middle Classrooms: 15
Capacity: 984
Total Gross SF: 148,000
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Option 6: New Suburban Small Prototype K-8 School
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Option 7: New Urban K-8 School
• All spaces are new and programmed to meet K-8 requirements.
• Maximum three stories high.
• The spaces include Classrooms & administration
Media center, dining/multi-purpose room & kitchen
Skills labs, resource, art & science rooms
Band & vocal classrooms
Technology exploration lab
Covered play pavilion
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Cost Summary
Student Stations:
1,088
Constr. Cost:
$18.3M
Soft Costs: $4.5M
Project Cost: $22.8M
Program Summary
Elem. Classrooms:
28
Middle Classrooms: 16
Capacity: 980
Total Gross SF: 144,000
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Option 7: New Urban K-8 School
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Operational Funding
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Miami-Dade K-8 Schools • Variety of K-8’s, some that were set up initially and some that evolved
• Total of 39 K-8’s
• Grades 6-8 are choice, each middle school student is assigned to a home school
• Only one offers athletic programs since it was a merger of a previous middle school
• Grade 6-8 students may participate in extracurricular activities at home school
• Fund like ES except grades 4-8 funded at 22-1 instead of the 22.95-1 ratio in other schools
• Limited curricular and extracurricular options as compare to other MS
• Target size of 1200-1500 students
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Broward K-8 Schools
• Only one in district
• Fund like an ES except:
Additional AP and counselor
• No athletic funds for grades 6-8
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Palm Beach K-8 Schools
• Only one in district
• Fund like an ES
Pinellas K-8’s • Only one in district
• Funded like an ES
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Hillsborough K-8 Schools
• Five K-8s in district
• Treat as two separate schools for funding
• Grades K-5 funded as ES
• Grades 6-8 funded as MS
• Usually includes additional AP and bookkeeper
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Lee K-8 Schools
• Four K-8’s in the district
• Fund similar to an ES
• Flexible budget allocation for support positions such as guidance, as well as materials, equipment, etc. based on size of school
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Osceola K-8 Schools
• Three K-8s in district
• Separate funding model for K-8’s based on size
• As compared to ES model, additional AP, office aide, and guidance counselor
• As compared to MS model, additional AP and paraprofessional, with 2 less deans
• Discretionary funding per FTE like MS
(Assuming fewer than 1250 students)
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Orange K-8 Schools
Additional funding for grades 6-8:
6-8 electives, Art, Music, PE, Health 4 232,916
Resource Teacher 1 62,115
Assistant Principal if second one is not earned 1 80,790
A secretary and a bookkeeper vs a 1 42,188
combination secretary/bookkeeper
Music discretionary funds for MS 6,000
Athletics for MS 5,000
Supplements for MS 27,514
Total Additional Funding 456,523
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Questions