BROKEN BOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS

7th ANNUAL REPORT CARD

2004-2005

 

 

The Board of Education, administration, and faculty of Broken Bow Public Schools present the Seventh Annual Broken Bow Public Schools Report Card.

 

The 7th Annual Report Card is composed of four parts:

 

Part I – District Information – an overview of Broken Bow Schools.

 

Part II – Results from the Terra Nova and ACT – standardized group tests administered to various groups of Broken Bow students.

 

Part III – Results from State Writing Assessments grade 4, 8 and 11 and State Math and Reading Assessments grades 4, 8 and 11 given in the year 2004-05.

 

Part IV – School District Accountability.

 

Part V – Results of an annual survey given to graduating seniors each spring.

 

It is our desire that this report card gives the reader an in-depth understanding of the efforts undertaken at Broken Bow Schools to improve our educational system so that all our students are well prepared for the challenges following high school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timothy B. Shafer, Ph.D.

Superintendent of Schools

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each Child Matters.  Every Day Counts.
PART I

DISTRICT DATA

 

Broken Bow Public Schools is a Nebraska Class III School District.  The district consists of four educational sites: North Park – grades Preschool through two, Custer – grades three through five, the Middle School – grades six through eight, and the High School – grades nine through twelve.

 

The Broken Bow District covers approximately 257 square miles in Custer County.  The economic base for the county is mainly agriculture and agriculture based industries.  The racial/ethnic make-up of the Broken Bow District is almost exclusively Caucasian (White, non-Hispanic).

 

The school district currently runs 6 regular bus routes and has 127 students who could be transported each day.  State law requires that transportation be provided to students living 4 miles or more from the student's attendance center.  The regular bus routes cover approximately 600 miles per day or around 102,000 miles per year.  In addition approximately 77,000 miles a year are driven on activity trips. 

 

Numerous community programs and parent organizations encourage and support the Broken Bow District.

 

Multicultural Statement

The Broken Bow Public Schools will provide learning experiences for all students to obtain knowledge about and respect for the diversity and commonalities of the cultures, histories and contributions of African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Native-Americans, and Asian-Americans.  Multicultural education promoting student awareness and sensitivity will be infused into the curriculum in all areas and all grades. (Information from Curriculum Guide)

 

School Improvement Committee (SI)

The School Improvement Committee is an on-going, student-focused school improvement process organized around four district goals and two NCA goals.  An integral part of School Improvement is accreditation.  Broken Bow Public Schools is an accredited member of North Central Association (NCA) and has been continuously accredited by the NCA since 1915.  A task force works year-round on projects associated with each goal.

 

District Goals

1.                  Caring About Self & Others - Students will improve their responsibility and respect for others.  They will also improve motivation.

2.                  Safety - Members will develop a district-wide safety plan that promotes student awareness as well as active participation.

3.                  Career Preparation - Students will have the skills to make knowledgeable decisions regarding their post-secondary goals.

4.                  Technology - Members will help to promote student use of media and technology.

5.                  Academic Achievement – Members will analyze student data to make informed decisions about programs and student progress.

 

NCA Goals

1.                  All K-12 students will improve performance in reading skills across the curriculum.

2.                  All K-12 students will improve performance in writing skills across the curriculum.

Financial (2003-2004)

Average Cost Per Pupil Daily Membership

            District             $7339.60

            State                $7798.49

            Average Cost Per Pupil Daily Attendance        

                        District             $7705.84

                        State                $8235.37

 

            2004-05 Value of Buildings & Contents            $13,688,275

            (Information from 2003-04 Annual Financial Report)

 

Student Attendance

            2004-05 Average Daily Enrollment                   836.49

            (Average number of students enrolled for the entire school year)

            2004-05 Average Daily Attendance                  800.34

            (Average number of students in attendance each day)

            Average Daily Attendance Rate                        95.7%

            (Information from 2004-05 Annual Financial Report)

 

Graduation Rate

            2003-04 District Rate               89.04%

            2003-04 State Rate                  87.48%

            (Most current information from 2003-04 State of the Schools Report)

 

Drop-out Rate

            2003-2004 District Rate           2.36%

            2003-2004 State Rate              1.92%

(Most current information from 2003-04 State of the Schools Report)

 

Option Enrollments

            Student Option Enrollment In                68

            Student Option Enrollment Out 47

            (Information from District Office)

 

Student Characteristics

            Eligible for Free and Reduced Priced Meals

                        District Average            34.60%

                        State Average               34.79%

            Moving In or Out During the School Year

                        District Average              9.36%

                        State Average               13.82%

            Learning the English Language

                        District Average            0%

                        State Average               5.78%

            Receiving Special Education Services

                        District Average            18.25%

                        State Average               15.39%

            (Information from 2004-05 State of the Schools Report)

Grade-by-Grade Enrollment

 

Grade

Year

1989-1990

1994-1995

1999-2000

2003-2004

2004-2005

PK

3

8

14

24

37

K

76

74

56

53

48

1

71

70

59

66

58

2

70

49

69

57

64

3

69

66

61

71

56

4

85

87

71

57

71

5

82

73

76

63

58

6

79

64

72

67

64

7

72

63

55

72

72

8

69

66

75

68

73

9

84

92

80

79

66

10

85

88

94

76

73

11

57

66

68

55

77

12

68

80

66

73

53

Total

970

946

916

881

870

(Number of students enrolled in school on the last Friday in September)        (Information from 2004-05 State of the Schools Report)

 

Student to Teacher Ratio

            K-6 grades                   13 – 1

            7-12 grades                  13 – 1

            (Information from District Office)

 

Faculty

            Number of Professional Staff                73

                        Professional Staff Advanced Degrees

                        Ph.D.                             1

                        Ed.S.                              1

                        Masters Degree            34

            (Information from District Office)

 

Teacher Attendance

            Total Number of Regular Education Teachers    55

            Total Number of Special Education Teachers    12

 

            Total Student Instructional Days                                    177

 

            Sick Leave Days                                                          140      1.0%

            Personal Leave Days                                                    550      4.1%

            Staff Development Activity Days                                   270      2.0%

            School Sponsored Activity Days                                   189      1.4%

            (Information from Official District report to NDE)

 

 

 

 

PART II

ACHIEVEMENT TEST SCORES

 

The Broken Bow School District Administered the Terra Nova to students in grades 4, 8, and 11 to (1) assist in the identification of students in need of special assistance, (2) assess individual student achievement in comparison to national test results, (3) assist in instructional program assessment, and (4) meet Nebraska State Standards.

 

Test results are recorded in the form of a score called a “National Percentile Quarter Percents.”  The top quarter percentile scores range from 76-99.  The second quarter percentiles range from 51-75.  The third quarter percentiles range from 26-50.  The fourth quarter percentiles range from 1-25.

 

The number under each heading is the percent of Broken Bow students scoring in that particular quartile.  Broken Bow Custer Elementary, Middle School, and High School students recorded the following “National Percentile Quarter Percents” scored during the 2002-03 school year and the 2003-04 school year:

 

4th Grade Scores

 

National Percentile

Quarter Percents

Reading

Language

Math

Science

Social Studies

Total Score

03-04

04-05

03-04

04-05

03-04

04-05

03-04

04-05

03-04

04-05

03-04

04-05

76-99

36

33

27

27

45

39

45

36

39

43

39

34

51-75

34

31

38

37

38

30

27

36

32

36

29

34

26-50

29

28

32

21

14

22

27

21

25

19

32

22

1-25

2

7

4

15

4

9

2

7

4

1

0

9

 

For example, in 2003-04, 36% of the Broken Bow 4th grade students taking the Terra Nova Test scored in the top quarter percentile in reading, when compared to students in the nation.  34% scored in the 2nd quarter, 29% scored in the 3rd quarter and 2% scored in the 4th quarter.  70% of Broken Bow students scored above the 50th percentile in reading, when compared with students in the nation. 

 

The same format of the example above applies to the 8th grade and 11th grade charts below.

 

8th Grade Scores

 

National Percentile

Quarter Percents

Reading

Language

Math

Science

Social Studies

Total Score

03-04

04-05

03-04

04-05

03-04

04-05

03-04

04-05

03-04

04-05

03-04

04-05

76-99

33

32

31

28

43

28

42

42

42

37

33

30

51-75

36

37

34

35

33

42

31

30

30

27

42

41

26-50

22

24

21

27

16

23

21

18

21

27

15

23

1-25

9

7

13

10

7

7

6

10

7

8

10

7

 

11th Grade Scores

 

National Percentile

Quarter Percents

Reading

Language

Math

Science

Social Studies

Total Score

03-04

04-05

03-04

04-05

03-04

04-05

03-04

04-05

03-04

04-05

03-04

04-05

76-99

30

40

24

29

30

36

32

41

26

35

30

37

51-75

38

32

34

31

40

41

32

27

34

32

30

39

26-50

24

20

24

25

20

13

28

23

34

25

30

16

121-25

8

8

18

15

10

9

8

9

6

8

10

8

 

 

 

 

ACT SCORES

 

The following is information provided to the district on ACT scores and trends.  This is a 5-year history of average scores for ACT-tested students.

 

Since the ACT Assessment is designed for students who plan to attend college, the focus of this information is on students who completed the recommended college preparatory courses.

 

                English (Four years or more)                              Mathematics (Three years or more)

                Social Studies (Three years or more)                Natural Science (Three years or more)

 

The following table compares the average ACT scores for Broken Bow students who reported that they completed this recommended core college preparatory curriculum (core).  (36 is a perfect score on the ACT test)

 

Average ACT Scores by Level of Academic Preparation

Students Taking Core College Preparatory Courses

 

 

Number of Students

English

Math

Reading

Science

Reason

Composite

 

Local

2000-2001

21

21.6

23.0

22.5

23.2

22.8

State

2000-2001

11122

22.1

22.3

22.6

22.6

22.5

National

2000-2001

645258

21.5

21.7

22.2

21.8

21.9

 

Number of Students

English

Math

Reading

Science

Reason

Composite

Local

2001-02

23

22.8

23.9

23.4

23.3

23.5

State

2001-02

10863

22.1

22.5

22.9

22.5

22.6

National

2001-02

642596

21.4

21.6

22.2

21.7

21.8

 

Number of Students

English

Math

Reading

Science

Reason

Composite

Local

2002-03

35

21.6

22.3

22.9

22.3

22.3

State

2002-03

11087

22.2

22.4

22.9

22.5

22.6

National

2002-03

667526

21.4

21.6

22.2

21.7

21.8

 

Number of Students

English

Math

Reading

Science

Reason

Composite

Local

2003-04

19

22.2

23.7

23.3

22.4

22.9

State

2003-04

11022

22.2

22.4

22.8

22.4

22.6

National

2003-04

661290

21.5

21.7

22.3

21.7

21.9

 

Number of Students

English

Math

Reading

Science

Reason

Composite

Local

2004-05

12

21.7

23.8

24.2

21.9

23.0

State

2004-05

10913

22.4

22.5

22.8

22.4

22.6

National

2004-05

658430

21.6

21.7

22.2

21.7

21.9

 

PART III

NEBRASKA STATEWIDE WRITING ASSESSMENT 2004

 

The Statewide Writing Assessment results show the percentage of 4th, 8th and 11th grade students meeting or exceeding the state standards.

 

Grade

Percent of

Broken Bow Students

Taking Assessment

Statewide Average

Students Meeting or Exceeding Standards

 

Broken Bow Students Meeting or Exceeding Standards

4

100%

82.99%

97.06%

 

Grade

Percent of

Broken Bow Students

Taking Assessment

Statewide Average

Students Meeting or Exceeding Standards

 

Broken Bow Students Meeting or Exceeding Standards

8

100%

84.94%

89.19%

 

Grade

Percent of

Broken Bow Students

Taking Assessment

Statewide Average

Students Meeting or Exceeding Standards

 

Broken Bow Students Meeting or Exceeding Standards

11

100%

90%

89.47%

 

The 2004-2005 writing assessments were scored by experienced educators at three regional scoring sites.  Each student paper was read and scored by two readers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEBRASKA STATEWIDE MATH AND READING ASSESSMENT

2004-2005

 

The Statewide Math and Reading Assessment results show the percentage of students in grades 4, 8 and 11 who are proficient or better on the Nebraska Math and Reading Standards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART IV

SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY

 

Math STARS 2004 – 2005

 

To meet State Accountability requirements, school districts and buildings must receive Good, Very Good or Exemplary ratings on both the quality of their assessments and the performance of students on standards.

 

 

 

Unacceptable

Acceptable

But Needs

Improvement

Good

Very

Good

Exemplary

Students

Assessed

Grade 4

Assessment

Quality

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

Students

Meeting

Standards

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

99.18%

Grade 8

Assessment

Quality

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

Students Meeting

Standards

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

98.00%

Grade 11

Assessment

Quality

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

Students

Meeting

Standards

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

98.17%

 

 

Reading 2004 – 2005

 

 

 

 

Unacceptable

Acceptable

But Needs

Improvement

Good

Very

Good

Exemplary

Students

Assessed

Grade 4

Assessment

Quality

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

Students

Meeting

Standards

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

99.47%

Grade 8

Assessment

Quality

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

Students Meeting

Standards

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

98.17%

Grade 11

Assessment

Quality

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

Students

Meeting

Standards

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

98.93%

 

 

SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY

No Child Left Behind 2004 – 2005

 

To meet federal accountability requirements, school districts and buildings with 30 more students in any of nine groups must meet the following federal accountability goals:

 

 

Student Groups

Reading

Mathematics

 

Performance

Participation

Performance

Participation

Grade 4

MET

MET

MET

MET

Grade 8

MET

MET

MET

MET

Grade 11

MET

MET

MET

 MET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART V

BROKEN BOW CLASS OF 2005

Exit Survey Results

From 47 Students

 

Survey Questions

 

  1.       What areas do you plan to pursue after high school?

 

Graduates to attend 4-year school                     19 or 40.4%

Graduates to attend 2-year school                     15 or 31.9%

Voc/Tech School                                                2 or   4.3%

Work Full Time                                                  4 or   8.5%

Work Part Time                                               10 or 21.3%

Apprenticeship                                       0

Military                                                   5 or 10.6%

Other                                                                 3 or   6.4%

 

(Percentage may exceed 100% as seniors can mark multiple responses)

 

  2.       Were school counselors helpful in the selection of a path to follow after graduation?

YES = 83%                 NO = 17%

 

  3.       Did school make learning exciting and encourage you to continue your education?

YES = 70.2%              NO = 29.8%

 

  4.       Were enough elective classes offered for you to explore different career opportunities?

YES = 66%                 NO = 34%

 

  5.       Would you recommend Broken Bow High School to others?

YES = 80.9%              NO = 19.1%

 

  6.       Do you feel the community supported BBHS as a quality school?

YES = 91.5%              NO = 8.5%

 

  7.       Did you have a positive learning experience at Broken Bow High School?

YES = 80.9%              NO = 19.1%

 

  8.       Did your teachers generally hold high standards and demand quality work?

Excellent = 27.7%                                Good = 46.8%

Average = 21.3%                                 Below Average = 4.3%

 

  9.       Do you feel Broken Bow High School provided a safe and drug free environment?

Excellent = 8.5%                                  Good = 34%   

Average = 36.2%                                 Below Average = 12.8%

Needs Improvement 8.5%

 

 

10.       Do you feel fully prepared for the transition to college or the workplace?

Excellent = 17%                                   Good = 46.8%
Average = 29.8%                                 Below Average = 6.4%           

 

11.       Did Broken Bow High School provide you a strong foundation in the use of technology?

Excellent = 19.1%                                Good = 51.1%

Average = 19.1%                                 Below Average = 6.4%                                   

            Needs Improvement = 4.3%

 

12.              Were core classes meaningful and meet an educational need for your future?

Excellent = 23.4%                                Good = 40.4%

Average = 21.3%                                 Below Average = 12.8%                     

Needs Improvement = 2.1%

 

13.              Do you feel Broken Bow High School offered challenging courses?

Excellent = 31.9%                                Good = 38.3%

Average = 23.4%                                 Below Average = 2.1%                       

Needs Improvement = 2.1%                 No Response = 2.1%

 

14.              Overall, how well did the staff care about you?

Excellent = 23.4%                                Good = 38.3%

Average = 27.7%                                 Below Average = 6.4%

Needs Improvement = 4.3%

 

15.              Were the administrators and office staff helpful when needed?

Excellent = 44.7%                                Good = 38.3%

Average = 8.5%                                   Below Average = 6.4%                       

Needs Improvement = 2.1%

 

16.              Were the expectations for the student conduct appropriate?

Excellent = 19.1%                                Good = 38.3%

Average = 36.2%                                 Below Average = 6.4%