Data Analysis

1 DATA ANALYSIS

Data Analysis

School of Education, Liberty University

Authors Note

I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.

Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Samantha Hines

Email:

Data Analysis

Greenville County School District, located in Greenville, South Carolina, is one of the

largest and most diverse school districts in the state. It serves over 77,000 students across its 101

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schools, which include elementary, middle, and high schools, and specialized centers. The

district is known for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a wide range of programs

to meet the needs of its diverse student population. Greenville County School District

emphasizes personalized learning and provides a variety of educational opportunities, including

Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education, arts programs, and special

education services. The district aims to prepare students for success in college, careers, and

beyond by fostering critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills.

Academic Achievement

When analyzing the schools in Greenville County, Berea Middle School continues to

score the lowest among other schools in the district. The school’s overall rating as of 2019 was

34 out of 100. This was significantly lower than other schools in the area. The school ranks

below average in academic achievement, preparing students for success, English learner

progress, and student progress. The academic achievement scores are based on SC Ready state

testing scores. When compared to the scores presented at the district level for English language

Arts (Reading and Writing) the district had a 54.7% pass rate and Berea Middle had a 28.1%

pass rate. When looking at the mathematics scores, there is a similar gap between the district and

school scores with the district scoring a 54.5% pass rate and the school with a 22.9% pass rate.

Student Progress

Student Progress was rated below average scoring a 10.88 out of 35. The school’s

demographic is made up of a large minority population and 40% of the total population is

economically disadvantaged. Berea Middle School scored a 31% overall percentage of student

progress through grades six through eight. When evaluating the English learning progress, the

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goal is that students who are learning English will become at least proficient in English by the

time they leave the school. At a district level in Greenville County, 48.3% of students enrolled in

English Language Learner programs were proficient by the time they finished their school

career. However, in Berea Middle, only 25.6% of students left with English proficiency ranking

2.56 out of 10 when scored formally.

Student Safety

One area of concern when analyzing the report card for Berea Middle was the data from

the student safety survey. This area was not scored and compared to other schools at the district

level. Two questions were asked of parents, whether their child feels safe at school and whether

the teachers and staff stop or prevent bullying. 101 parents participated in the survey and 86% of

them said that their child feels safe at school. School should be a place where a child feels safe,

and it is concerning that only 86% of them feel safe in the building. While this number is high

for the other scores the school presented, there is a reason children are not comfortable in the

building. There were two noted instances where there was some type of a physical attack with or

without a weapon and there were 16 threats of attacks. Only 67% of parents report their child’s

teachers and staff stop or prevent bullying at the school. With 12 incidents of bullying and

harassment reported, highlighting ongoing challenges related to student interactions and social

dynamics, it is concerning that teachers and staff are not intercepting situations more. Teachers

were given the survey as well and 85.7% of teachers agree or strongly agree that they feel safe at

the school before and after hours. This indicates a high level of perceived safety among the

teaching staff. Only 18.4% of teachers agree or strongly agree that the rules for behavior are

enforced at the school. This suggests a significant gap or dissatisfaction among teachers

regarding the enforcement of behavior rules, potentially indicating a concern about discipline

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consistency or effectiveness. There have been no reported incidents involving firearms,

homicides, rape or attempted rape, sexual assault, robbery with a weapon or firearm, physical

attacks with weapons or firearms, or threats of physical attack with weapons or firearms. This

suggests a generally safe environment in terms of major violent incidents. There were 177

students had in-school suspensions, which suggests a significant number of disciplinary incidents

handled within the school premises.

Conclusion

Overall, while the school appears to have a relatively low incidence of major safety

concerns such as firearms or violent crimes, there are areas of concern related to the enforcement

of behavior rules and the frequency of disciplinary incidents and threats. The discrepancy

between feeling safe among teachers and the perceived enforcement of behavior rules suggests a

need for closer examination and potential improvement in disciplinary procedures and

consistency. Addressing these issues could contribute to a safer and more supportive learning

environment for both students and staff. The issue of low-performing students is being addressed

with the school undergoing a renewal five-year plan that finished this past school year. While the

data indicates a clear need for academic enhancement, it also reveals potential areas of strength,

such as student attendance and engagement metrics. These areas can serve as foundations for

building upon and implementing targeted interventions to improve overall academic outcomes.

the disciplinary data points to a need for comprehensive support systems to address behavioral

issues effectively, ensuring a conducive learning environment for all students. Strategies aimed

at improving teacher-student relationships, implementing evidence-based instructional practices,

and providing tailored academic support are essential for fostering academic growth and

achievement. In moving forward, collaboration among educators, administrators, families, and

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the broader community will be pivotal in implementing sustainable improvements. By leveraging

data-driven insights and adopting a proactive approach to addressing challenges, the school can

strive toward equitable academic success and positive student outcomes.

References

Berea Middle School. Overview - SC School Report Cards. https://screportcards.com/overview/? q=eT0yMDE5JnQ9TSZzaWQ9MjMwMTA0Mg

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Berea High School Portfolio - Greenville County Schools. https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/Departments/portfolios/HS/14-15/Berea%20HS.pdf

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EDUC 775

DATA ANALYSIS ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

OVERVIEW Different types of studies may be used to gain insight into a population. When viewing psychology through the realm of education, researchers draw conclusions and integrate theory. For this assignment, you will select and evaluate one of the lowest-performing schools in your local district. Later in the course, for the Critical Literature Review Assignment, you will apply a theoretical framework for the school you evaluate in this assignment

INSTRUCTIONS Access the latest end-of-year report card or school quality profile for the school you have selected to evaluate. This information is usually found online. For an example, view the Virginia School Quality Profiles link provided in the Data Analysis Resources.

Examine the data available, noting the school’s strengths, weaknesses, and areas of improvement. Investigate important areas such as accreditation, academic achievement, achievement gaps, student engagement, and outcomes. Then, compose a 1,000-1,500-word analysis of your comprehensive review of the school’s most recent data. Address at least three different areas in your analysis (e.g., accreditation, academic achievement, achievement gaps, student engagement, etc.). Include specifics from the data and discuss 1-2 areas of concern. Title and references pages are required but do not count toward the word count requirement for this assignment. Ensure the website from which you retrieved your school data is cited and included in the references list.

Current APA formatting is required throughout this assignment.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

Resource: https://apps.dese.mo.gov/MCDS/Reports/SSRS_Print.aspx?Reportid=d0e40241-5af7- 46ca-a657-98e6fb2461d6

Criteria Ratings Points

Content: Data Analysis

45 to >40 pts

Advanced

Data presented clearly identified an underperforming school and included many details related to the state and school district’s strengths and weaknesses and areas for improvement.

40 to >37 pts

Proficient

Data presented clearly identified an underperforming school and included some details related to the state and school district’s strengths and weaknesses and some areas for improvement.

37 to >0 pts

Developing

Data presented did not clearly identify an underperforming school and include sufficient details related to the state and school district’s strengths and weaknesses and areas for improvement.

0 pts

Not Present

45 pts

Content: Quality of Information

30 to >27 pts

Advanced

The data analysis addressed at least three different areas (ex: accreditation, academic achievement, achievement gap, student engagement, etc) from the end of year school report findings/quality profile. The document is at least 1000–1500 words. ]

27 to >24 pts

Proficient

The data analysis addressed at least three different areas (ex: accreditation, academic achievement, achievement gap, student engagement, etc) from the end of year school report findings/quality profile. The document is at least 750-1000 words.

24 to >0 pts

Developing

21 to 0 points

The data analysis addressed less than three different areas (ex: accreditation, academic achievement, achievement gap, student engagement, etc) from the end of year school report findings/quality profile. The document is less than 750 words.

0 pts

Not Present

30 pts

Content: Data and Related Literature

30 to >27 pts

Advanced

Data from the school district was included along with references. 1-2 areas of concern are introduced and discussed. The information is presented coherently and connections to the areas of improvement are also noted.

27 to >24 pts

Proficient

Data from the school district was somewhat included along with references. One area of concern is introduced and discussed. The information is presented coherently but connections to the areas of improvement are not discussed adequately.

24 to >0 pts

Developing

Data from the school district was included minimally. Concerns and/or areas of improvement are introduced but not discussed.

0 pts

Not Present

30 pts

Data Analysis Grading Rubric | EDUC775_B02_202440

Criteria Ratings Points

Structure: Mechanics

45 to >40 pts

Advanced

Minimal or no grammatical, spelling, and/or punctuation errors are present, and the document is written in current APA format.

40 to >37 pts

Proficient

A few grammatical, spelling, and/or punctuation errors are present, and/or errors in current APA format are found.

37 to >0 pts

Developing

Many grammatical, spelling, and/or punctuation errors are present, and/or errors in current APA format are found.

0 pts

Not Present

45 pts

Total Points: 150

Data Analysis Grading Rubric | EDUC775_B02_202440

1 DATA ANALYSIS

Data Analysis

School of Education, Liberty University

Authors Note

I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.

Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Samantha Hines

Email:

Data Analysis

Greenville County School District, located in Greenville, South Carolina, is one of the

largest and most diverse school districts in the state. It serves over 77,000 students across its 101

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schools, which include elementary, middle, and high schools, and specialized centers. The

district is known for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a wide range of programs

to meet the needs of its diverse student population. Greenville County School District

emphasizes personalized learning and provides a variety of educational opportunities, including

Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education, arts programs, and special

education services. The district aims to prepare students for success in college, careers, and

beyond by fostering critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills.

Academic Achievement

When analyzing the schools in Greenville County, Berea Middle School continues to

score the lowest among other schools in the district. The school’s overall rating as of 2019 was

34 out of 100. This was significantly lower than other schools in the area. The school ranks

below average in academic achievement, preparing students for success, English learner

progress, and student progress. The academic achievement scores are based on SC Ready state

testing scores. When compared to the scores presented at the district level for English language

Arts (Reading and Writing) the district had a 54.7% pass rate and Berea Middle had a 28.1%

pass rate. When looking at the mathematics scores, there is a similar gap between the district and

school scores with the district scoring a 54.5% pass rate and the school with a 22.9% pass rate.

Student Progress

Student Progress was rated below average scoring a 10.88 out of 35. The school’s

demographic is made up of a large minority population and 40% of the total population is

economically disadvantaged. Berea Middle School scored a 31% overall percentage of student

progress through grades six through eight. When evaluating the English learning progress, the

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goal is that students who are learning English will become at least proficient in English by the

time they leave the school. At a district level in Greenville County, 48.3% of students enrolled in

English Language Learner programs were proficient by the time they finished their school

career. However, in Berea Middle, only 25.6% of students left with English proficiency ranking

2.56 out of 10 when scored formally.

Student Safety

One area of concern when analyzing the report card for Berea Middle was the data from

the student safety survey. This area was not scored and compared to other schools at the district

level. Two questions were asked of parents, whether their child feels safe at school and whether

the teachers and staff stop or prevent bullying. 101 parents participated in the survey and 86% of

them said that their child feels safe at school. School should be a place where a child feels safe,

and it is concerning that only 86% of them feel safe in the building. While this number is high

for the other scores the school presented, there is a reason children are not comfortable in the

building. There were two noted instances where there was some type of a physical attack with or

without a weapon and there were 16 threats of attacks. Only 67% of parents report their child’s

teachers and staff stop or prevent bullying at the school. With 12 incidents of bullying and

harassment reported, highlighting ongoing challenges related to student interactions and social

dynamics, it is concerning that teachers and staff are not intercepting situations more. Teachers

were given the survey as well and 85.7% of teachers agree or strongly agree that they feel safe at

the school before and after hours. This indicates a high level of perceived safety among the

teaching staff. Only 18.4% of teachers agree or strongly agree that the rules for behavior are

enforced at the school. This suggests a significant gap or dissatisfaction among teachers

regarding the enforcement of behavior rules, potentially indicating a concern about discipline

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consistency or effectiveness. There have been no reported incidents involving firearms,

homicides, rape or attempted rape, sexual assault, robbery with a weapon or firearm, physical

attacks with weapons or firearms, or threats of physical attack with weapons or firearms. This

suggests a generally safe environment in terms of major violent incidents. There were 177

students had in-school suspensions, which suggests a significant number of disciplinary incidents

handled within the school premises.

Conclusion

Overall, while the school appears to have a relatively low incidence of major safety

concerns such as firearms or violent crimes, there are areas of concern related to the enforcement

of behavior rules and the frequency of disciplinary incidents and threats. The discrepancy

between feeling safe among teachers and the perceived enforcement of behavior rules suggests a

need for closer examination and potential improvement in disciplinary procedures and

consistency. Addressing these issues could contribute to a safer and more supportive learning

environment for both students and staff. The issue of low-performing students is being addressed

with the school undergoing a renewal five-year plan that finished this past school year. While the

data indicates a clear need for academic enhancement, it also reveals potential areas of strength,

such as student attendance and engagement metrics. These areas can serve as foundations for

building upon and implementing targeted interventions to improve overall academic outcomes.

the disciplinary data points to a need for comprehensive support systems to address behavioral

issues effectively, ensuring a conducive learning environment for all students. Strategies aimed

at improving teacher-student relationships, implementing evidence-based instructional practices,

and providing tailored academic support are essential for fostering academic growth and

achievement. In moving forward, collaboration among educators, administrators, families, and

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the broader community will be pivotal in implementing sustainable improvements. By leveraging

data-driven insights and adopting a proactive approach to addressing challenges, the school can

strive toward equitable academic success and positive student outcomes.

References

Berea Middle School. Overview - SC School Report Cards. https://screportcards.com/overview/? q=eT0yMDE5JnQ9TSZzaWQ9MjMwMTA0Mg

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Berea High School Portfolio - Greenville County Schools. https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/Departments/portfolios/HS/14-15/Berea%20HS.pdf

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