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Student Achievement

Student achievement results are presented annually to the Board of Education in the fall of each year.  These reports focus on the Strategic Plan goals as well as other measures.

High School Measures Report

The achievement of high school students was presented at the Nov. 8, 2011 Board Meeting. The findings shared at this meeting are as follows:

  • PAUSD high school students outperform their peers across the state and nation.
  • More students are successfully taking AP exams and SATs.
  • Students feel well-prepared for college.

Supporting Documents:
Finding Data on Dataquest PDF Document | Post-secondary Outcomes PDF Document | Predictors of College Success PDF Document

Assessment Report: Strategic Plan Goals 4 & 5 Meeting A-G Requirements
The achievement of high school students was presented at the October 25, 2011 Board Meeting. The findings shared at this meeting are as follows:

  • Most students are well prepared to apply to UC/CSU, but not all students have this option.
  • Many students who struggle to meet A-G are below proficient in elementary school.
  • Impact of district-wide changes needs time to affect results.

Supporting Documents:
Missing Data on Dataquest PDF Document | Finding Data on Dataquest PDF Document

Assessment Report: Progress Report on Strategic Plan Goals 1, 2, & 3 2011 Growth API Report
The September 13, 2011 Board report shares the following findings:

  • Review of the Strategic Plan Goals 1, 2 & 3 and our progress in meeting these Goals
  • Accountability data with regard to our API status for all schools

 

Fall 2010 Assessment Reports:

Board Report #2 (10-12-10): Grades 9-12 PDF Document
Board Report #1 (9-28-10): Grades K-8 and API/AYP PDF Document

Fall 2009 Assessment Reports:

Board Report #1 (10-13-09): Grades K-8 and API/AYPPDF Document
Board Report #2 (10-27-09): Grades 9-12 PDF Document

Revised December 2011