Information Regarding California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) - October 4, 2016

Oct 3, 2026

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Background on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) describes how statewide testing conducted each spring informs teachers, parents/guardians, and students about progress and readiness for college and career. Using two years of CAASPP data (2014–15 and 2015–16), the document explains how schools evaluate performance for grades 3–8 and 11. It highlights district-wide ELA and math results versus county and state averages, then summarizes elementary, middle, and high school gains, including school-level growth patterns and achievement comparisons.

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Elementary School Highlights

Middle School Highlights

High School Highlights (Grade 11)

ELA – District-Wide Comparison to County and State Averages

Math – District-Wide Comparison to County and State Averages

Elementary ELA Grades 3-6: Overall Scores by School

Elementary Math Grades 3-6: Overall Scores by School

TITLE: INFORMATION REGARDING CALIFORNIA ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND PROGRESS (CAASPP) Educational Services October 4, 2016 Information \#1 Page 1 of 1 Prepared by: Hani Youssef, Assistant Superintendent Educational Services Background Information Each spring, most students in California participate in the statewide testing program, which is the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System. The tests in the CAASPP System provide information to teachers, parents/guardians, and students about students’ progress and readiness for college and career. We now have two years of data. In 2016 stakeholders are able to compare results across those two years (2014–15 and 2015–16) to determine progress in meeting California’s rigorous academic standards. These assessments are taken by students in grades 3-8 and grade 11. CAASPP results are only one measurement of how our students are meeting grade level standards. Moving forward, school sites will continue to prepare students for academic achievement. Using results from CAASPP will allow schools to better identify areas of strengths and areas for growth in relation to student learning. Educational Analysis California’s Eight State Priorities are measured by various types of data. CAASPP data is an important component ofthe LCAP process. Using data is integral to measuring and improving student achievement. Whether or not a district is meeting its LCAP goals, is determined by the data that a district identifies for itself. Utilizing student achievement data is a common practice in education. The quality of education is improved through the analysis of data, ensuring a high quality curricula provides educators an opportunity to meet the needs of a wide range of learners. Recommendation This item is for information only. 9/28/2016 Simi Valley Unified School District CAASPP Data Presented by Hani Youssef October 4, 2016 Elementary School Highlights • All SVUSD elementary schools outperformed the county and state averages in ELA. • All SVUSD elementary schools outperformed the county and state averages in math. • 12 elementary schools demonstrated growth in ELA from the previous year. • 8 elementary schools demonstrated growth in math from the previous year. • 3 elementary schools demonstrated double-digit growth in ELA from the previous year. • As a district, SVUSD elementary schools demonstrated a growth of 3% in ELA. Educational Services Information \#1 1 9/28/2016 Middle School Highlights • All SVUSD middle schools outperformed or matched (grade 8 ELA matched Ventura County) the county and state averages in ELA. • All SVUSD middle schools outperformed the county and state averagesin math. • 6th graders in SVUSD outperformed their peers in Moorpark, Ventura, and Pleasant Valley in math. • Hillside Middle School demonstrated double-digit growth in ELA (13%) . • Hillside Middle School demonstrated double-digit growth in math (11%) . High School Highlights (Grade 11) • Grade 11 overall ELA scores increased by 2% from the previous year. • Grade 11 overall math scores increased by 2% from the previous year. • The percentage of students who met or exceeded standards in ELA in SVUSD is 12% higher than Oxnard UHSD and 6% higher than Ventura USD. • The percentage of students who met or exceeded standards in ELA in SVUSD is 7% lower than Moorpark and 6% lower than Conejo, demonstrating the ELA achievement gap between SVUSD and those districts is closing. • Santa Susana High School is the highest scoring high school in the county in terms of ELA standards: 86% of students in grade 11 meet or exceed ELA standards. SSHS outperformed Oak Park HS, Westlake HS, Thousand Oaks HS, and Moorpark HS. • Santa Susana High School outperformed Moorpark HS and Newbury Park HS in math by doubledigit percentage points (20% higher than Newbury Park HS and 19% higher than Moorpark HS) . • The percentage of stude

FAQs

What is CAASPP and who uses the results?

CAASPP is California’s statewide testing program. Results are used by teachers, parents/guardians, and students to understand progress and readiness for college and career.

Which grades participate in CAASPP?

CAASPP assessments are taken by students in grades 3–8 and grade 11.

How does the document use CAASPP data to support district improvement?

It explains that CAASPP is one measurement of meeting grade-level standards and that using the results helps schools identify strengths and growth areas, informing the LCAP process and achievement planning.

Oct 3, 2026

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