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Results-Based Evaluation System
Accountability Report
Issued 2013–14
Berkmar
Middle School
José DeJesus, Principal
Dr. Gwen Tatum, Assistant Superintendent
Local school improvement connected to district’s strategic direction
Gwinnett County Public Schools’ accountability
system for improving schools is called the ResultsBased Evaluation System (RBES). RBES fairly
and systematically measures a school’s progress,
providing a process that clearly communicates
expectations; reviews, monitors, and supports
school performance; and evaluates that performance. This report reflects achievement data
from the 2012–13 school year, 2011–12 state
reporting, and consolidated information on the
school’s effectiveness, based on multiple measures
and student characteristics. Based on the data you
will find in this report, school administrators,
teachers, and parent advisory groups developed
the 2013–14 Local School Plans for Improvement which outline our improvement goals
and guide the work we will do throughout
the school year to support student learning.
These improvement plans are connected to the
school district’s strategic direction and our core
business of teaching and learning. The Berkmar
school council and school leaders collaborated
on the highlights in this accountability report,
which also serves as the school’s annual report.
Please review this report to learn more about
our improvement efforts and progress.
District initiatives work together to support
teaching and learning in local schools
For almost two decades, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS)
has remained constant in its vision to become a system of world-class
schools and its mission to pursue excellence for each student. Our StraGTES AKS eCLASS LeadershipDevelopment
Building a System of World-Class Schools
tegic Priorities for 2010–2020 outline the qualities and characteristics
our employees and other stakeholders believe are desirable for 10 major components of the school
district. Great strides have been made over the years, but there is still much to do. To that end, four
very important, districtwide strategic initiatives are essential to improving student achievement:
• Gwinnett Teacher Effectiveness System (GTES): The new evaluation system will increase
teacher effectiveness by identifying areas of strength as well as areas needing support for growth,
and individualizing professional development based on specific needs.
• AKS: We will continue to align our rigorous Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum with the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards, building on previous knowledge
and skills to help ensure that students graduate college- and career-ready.
• eCLASS: eCLASS is an instructional initiative that combines technology resources, digital content,
and powerful analytics to support teachers and to enhance student engagement and learning.
• Leadership Development: Studies show that principals are the major driver of school
effectiveness. This initiative develops and supports the best principals for our schools.
As a district, we are committed to providing a quality and effective education for all children, preparing them for college, career, and citizenship. By connecting all stakeholders— students, families,
staff, and community members— to GCPS’ vision for world-class schools, it will become a reality.
CONTENTS
About School
Improvement and
District Initiatives
2012–13 Results:
­– Criterion-Referenced
Competency Tests
(CRCT) for Grades
6–8
– Georgia Grade 8
Writing Assessment
– State Promotion
Requirements for
Grade 8 CRCT
– CRCT Results by
Subgroup
State Reporting:
2011–12 Georgia
College and Career
Ready Performance
Index
2012–13 Highlights
Staff Data
Student Data
School Safety
Perceptions
2012–13 Results: Gwinnett County Public Schools Assessment Summary
Gwinnett schools measure student learning of the school system’s curriculum— the Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS)— in a
number of ways to ensure students have learned the AKS and will be successful in the next grade. One measure is the state’s CriterionReferenced Competency Tests (CRCT). CRCT assessments compare student achievement to state standards in English/language arts, reading, mathematics, science, and social studies for grades 3–8. Georgia students in 8th grade also take a state writing assessment. Test results
are used by teachers to identify individual student strengths and weaknesses and by the state to gauge the quality of education throughout
Georgia. At selected grade levels, these state assessments are used as Gateway tests for promotion here in Gwinnett.
Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) for Grades 6, 7, and 8
The CRCT uses multiple-choice questions to measure how well students have learned the skills and knowledge included in the
state’s standards. Gwinnett’s AKS curriculum includes the state-adopted Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS)
in mathematics (K–10), language arts (K–12), and literacy standards in science, social studies, and technical subjects. The Georgia
Performance Standards (GPS) are in place for other subject areas. Students’ test performance on the
Performance Levels
CRCT falls into three levels of mastery of the state’s curriculum: Exceeds Standards, Meets Standards,
Exceeds Meets Does Not Meet Does Not Meet Standards. For 2012–13, Gwinnett 7th graders were required to meet grade-level
Percentages shown may not add up to 100 due
to rounding. Percentages 7% and below are not
expectations on the CRCT in all subject areas in order to earn promotion.
labeled. Reflects spring administration.
100%
6th Grade
80%
LanguageArts
Arts
Language
100
60%
40%
26.6
44.0
80
80
20
9.3
0
80%
Berkmar
Berkmar
MS
40
Georgia
60
GCPS Georgia
MS
Language Arts
GCPS
0
GCPS Georgia
20
40%
60
44.8
80
34.1
60
40
40
52.9
20%
80
0%
100%
80%
60%
68.7
37.2
42.9
Berkmar
GCPS
Georgia
Berkmar
GCPS Georgia
MS
MS
0
Language Arts
100
80
Reading
100
42.0
51.4
42.1
52.6
60
55.9
45.2
60
40
40.4
14.8
Berkmar
GCPS
Berkmar
GCPS Georgia
Georgia
MS
MS
60
13.2
0
Science
80
45.4
21.8
20
100
46.1
33.1
28.1
29.7
10.1
0
49.6
71.0
60
20
Berkmar
GCPS
Georgia
Berkmar
GCPS Georgia
MS
MS
GCPS Georgia
80
58.8
40
Mathematics
80
MS
22.5
Georgia
Social Studies
44.9
39.6
100
46.6
13.1
GCPS
100
60
31.4
80
16.8
Berkmar
Berkmar
MS
64.0
52.0
0
0
Science
50.3
20
Berkmar
GCPS
Georgia
Berkmar
GCPS Georgia
MS
MS
Georgia
GCPS Georgia
80
55.1
10.1
0
GCPS
26.0
100
41.4
20
Berkmar
Berkmar
MS
MS
Mathematics
40
60.6
52.7
16.0
0
GCPS Georgia
60
46.1
37.3
20
Georgia
100
59.8
60%
GCPS
20
28.9
17.3
10.2
Berkmar
Berkmar
MS
MS
Reading
26.5
46.9
36.0
29.4
20
Georgia
41.5
42.9
40
48.2
100
40.8
49.6
40
15.5
Berkmar
Berkmar
MS
40.3
80
50.8
51.1
40.6
23.2
60
55.2
54.8
40
58.2
0
34.4
57.5
7.6
GCPS
100
80
47.8
80
60
20
MS
100%
58.1
Social Studies
Social
Studies
100
15.9
27.9
38.6
80
58.4
64.1
Science
Science
100
26.1
36.3
60
51.0
0%
7th Grade
34.3
60
40
Mathematics
Mathematics
100
56.9
20%
8th Grade
Reading
Reading
100
7.2
17.3
Berkmar
GCPS
Georgia
Berkmar
GCPS Georgia
MS
MS
Social Studies
100
41.2
33.7
22.0
35.2
80
60
33.5
47.1
60
52.0
40%
40
40
52.0
20%
0%
44.8
52.3
20
51.6
40
50.3
20
42.1
44.8
51.6
Berkmar
Berkmar
MS
MS
GCPS
GCPS
Georgia
Georgia
0
Berkmar
Berkmar
MS
MS
GCPS
GCPS
Georgia
Georgia
0
39.9
49.7
18.9
16.6
38.7
20
Berkmar
Berkmar
MS
MS
8.8
GCPS
GCPS
17.0
Georgia
Georgia
0
44.4
44.6
40
45.9
20
9.1
0
40
20
Berkmar
Berkmar
MS
MS
GCPS
GCPS
26.0
Georgia
Georgia
20.2
0
Berkmar
Berkmar
MS
MS
100%
100%
Georgia Grade 8 Writing Assessment
In addition to earning passing grades, GCPS 8th graders are required to earn a passing score on the
Georgia Grade 8 Writing Assessment, which is a Gateway test in Gwinnett. The chart to the right
reflects how well Berkmar students performed on the test in 2012–13, with
96% of 8th graders passing the writing Gateway on the first try. (This chart Performance Levels
Exceeds Meets Does Not Meet reflects achievement of all students, including special education students
Percentages shown may not add up to 100 due
to rounding. Percentages 7% and below are not
and students with limited English proficiency.)
labeled. Reflects spring administration.
14.3
GCPS
GCPS
18.5
14.7
77.6
79.0
22.1
Georgia
Georgia
80%
80%
60%
60%
40%
40%
76.0
20%
20%
17.9
0%
0%
BerkmarGCPSGeorgia
GCPS Georgia
Berkmar
MS
MS
2012–13 Results: State Promotion Requirements (Grade 8)
% of Students Who Passed CRCT Subtests Required for Promotion*
The state also has established promotion requirements for selected grade
levels. The table at the right reflects the percentage of Berkmar students in
8th grade who met grade-level expectations on the state’s CRCT in order to
earn promotion.
Berkmar
97
91
8th Grade Reading CRCT
8th Grade Math CRCT
GCPS
98
91
Georgia
97
83
*Reflects spring administration
2012–13 Results: CRCT Results by Subgroup
CRCT results for grades 6–8, separated by student subgroup, show a school’s progress toward closing the achievement gap
between groups of students. The graphs below indicate the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state-set standards in
reading/English language arts and mathematics. See below to learn more about how the state measures progress toward academic
performance goals under the College and Career Ready Performance Index, new for this year.
Percentage of Students Meeting or Exceeding State Standards
All Students
All Students
Asian/Pacific Islander
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black
Black
Hispanic
Hispanic
Amer. Indian/Alaskan Native
Amer. Indian/Alaskan Native
White
White
Multiracial
Multiracial
Students with Disabilities
Students with Disabilities
Limited English Proficient
Limited English Proficient
Economically Disadvantaged
0%
Economically Disadvantaged
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Reading/English Language Arts
Berkmar MS
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Mathematics
GCPS
Berkmar MS
GCPS
Note: In charts above, only subgroups with 10 or more students are reported. The charts above reflect an average for grades 6–8 of spring and
summer test administrations of the CRCT.
State Reporting: Georgia’s 2011–12 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI)
In February 2012, federal education officials approved Georgia’s
Berkmar CCRPI Total Score
93.8
newly developed College and Career Ready Performance Index
Achievement Points
61.4
(CCRPI) to replace the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) measure under
Progress Points
11.8
the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. (The formal name for
Achievement Gap Points
12.0
federal education reform is the Elementary and Secondary Education
Challenge Points
Act or ESEA.) The 2011–12 school year is the first year for the CCRPI,
ED/EL/SWD Performance– 8.1
8.6
Exceeding the Bar– 0.5
first made available in May 2013. The CCRPI assesses how well
Financial Efficiency Rating
Not measured for 11-12
students are prepared for college and careers and ensures that schools
School Climate Rating
Not measured for 11-12
are focused on improving achievement among all students. (For the
most recent CCRPI data, including specific performance indicators for
Berkmar, go to http://ccrpi.gadoe.org/ . CCRPI data for 2012–13 is expected to be available from the state in December 2013.)
The index measures progress on accountability indicators such as content mastery, student attendance, and preparation for the
next school level. Schools earn CCRPI points based on indicators that vary by grade and school level and align with measures of
college- and career-readiness. Schools may earn up to a set number of points in three main categories, for a total of 100 possible
points, with an additional 10 possible challenge points.
At the middle school level, schools earn CCRPI achievement points tied to a number of factors, including the percentages of
students meeting or exceeding standards on the CRCT and on the Grade 8 Writing Assessment, the percentage of students reading
at grade level, the percentage of students learning English who are making academic progress, the percentage of students with
disabilities who participate in grade-level instruction, attendance rates, and the percentage of students exceeding CRCT standards
(a predictor for high school graduation). Progress points are tied to the level of academic progress students make from year to year,
while achievement gap points are earned as schools work to close the gaps between student subgroups.
Challenge points reflect a school’s participation levels and achievement results for students with economic disadvantages, English
learners, and students with disabilities. In addition, schools may “exceed the bar” for participation levels in advanced classes, world
languages, fine arts, and career exploratory courses. Schools in which teachers use data for planning individualized instruction
and those with STEM certification may earn extra points as well. Innovative practices with demonstrated achievement gains and
interventions that result in a positive school climate also may earn challenge points.
Berkmar Middle School
• Berkmar Middle was able to add approximately 500 laptops,
computers, and tablets to the school’s academic classrooms,
funded through local school Title I funds. In prior years, Title
I funds have been used to purchase instructional technology,
including SMART Board interactive whiteboards for every
classroom, a class set of interactive student response systems for all
classrooms, and carts of netbooks for teams of teachers to share.
• On the Georgia Grade 8 Writing Assessment, 18.5% of students
exceeded the standards, ranking Berkmar 20th in the state for the
highest percentage of students achieving in the Exceeds Standards
range.
• In June 2013, Berkmar Middle was named one of three Georgia
recipients of a grant from the National Foundation for Governors’
Fitness Councils to equip a Live Positively Fitness Center. The
ribbon-cutting ceremony for the $100,000 fitness center was
held Sept. 16, 2013. Attendees at the ceremony included Gov.
Nathan Deal, First Lady Sandra Deal, Foundation Chairman Jake
Steinfeld, executives from Coca-Cola, and administrators from
Gwinnett County Public Schools.
• 8th Grade Math Teacher Deborah Johnson was named Berkmar’s
local school Teacher of the Year. She went on to become one of
the six finalists for the school district’s 2013 Teacher of the Year.
• Six groups represented our Orchestra at the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) Solo & Ensemble Festival, earning five
Superior ratings and one Excellent rating.
• A total of 27 Berkmar Middle student musicians participated in
the Gwinnett County 6th Grade Honor Orchestra.
• Our 8th Grade Band performed in the GMEA Large Group
Performance Evaluation, earning an overall Excellent rating and a
Superior rating in Sight Reading.
• Twelve Band members participated in the GMEA First Year
Honor Band.
• We had more than 24 students in grades 6–8 who posted perfect
scores on the Reading section of the state’s Criterion-Referenced
Competency Tests (CRCT).
The mission of Gwinnett County Public Schools is to pursue excellence in
academic knowledge, skills, and behavior for each student,
resulting in measured improvement against
local, national, and world-class standards.
Berkmar Middle School
4355 Lawrenceville Highway • Lilburn GA, 30047
(770) 638-2300 • www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/BerkmarMS
José DeJesus, Principal
Staff Certification Level
Number of Staff Members
• The 2011–12 school year (released in May of 2013) was the first
year for Georgia’s College and Career Ready Performance Index
(CCRPI), an accountability measure that replaced Adequate Yearly
Progress (AYP) under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Berkmar Middle School earned a CCRPI score of 93.8, the highest score
of all Title I middle schools in Gwinnett County Public Schools.
2012–13 Staff Data
40
30
20
10
0
Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Specialist’s Degree Doctorate Degree
Certification Level
Experience in Education
Number of Staff Members
Other 2012–13 Highlights...
30
20
10
0
0−5
6−10
11−15
16−20
21−25
26+
Years of Experience
Student Data (2010–11 to 2012–13)
Enrollment
+American Indian/Alaskan Native*
+Asian*
+Black/African American*
+Hispanic or Latino, any race
+Multiracial, two or more races*
+Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander*
+White*
Special Education
ESOL
Free/Reduced Lunch
Average Attendance
School Year
10–11 11–12 12–13
968
998
1065
1%
0%
0%
7%
8%
9%
33%
33%
32%
52%
51%
52%
3%
3%
3%
0%
0%
0%
5%
5%
4%
14%
15%
14%
7%
9%
6%
90%
91%
93%
97%
97%
97%
*Not Hispanic or Latino
School Safety Perceptions
Based on responses from those with an opinion who
responded to the 2012–13 RBES Perception Survey…
• 77.5% of students agreed or strongly agreed that
they felt safe at Berkmar Middle.
• 96.5% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their
child’s school was safe.
Gwinnett County Public Schools
437 Old Peachtree Rd., NW • Suwanee, GA 30024-2978
www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us
2013 Gwinnett County Board of Education
Carole C. Boyce, 2013 Chairman;
Daniel D. Seckinger, 2013 Vice Chairman;
Dr. Robert McClure; Dr. Mary Kay Murphy; and Louise Radloff
J. Alvin Wilbanks, CEO/Superintendent