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By February 1 of each year, every school in California is required by state law to publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC).The SARC contains information about
the condition and performance of each California public school. Under the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) all local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to
prepare a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), w hich describes how they intend to meet annual school-specific goals for all pupils, w ith specific activities to address
state and local priorities. Additionally, data reported in an LCAP is to be consistent w ith data reported in the SARC.
For more information about SARC requirements, see the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC W eb page at http://w w w .cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/.
For more information about the LCFF or LCAP, see the CDE LCFF W eb page at http://w w w .cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/lc/.
For additional information about the school, parents/guardians, and community members should contact the school principal or the district office.
DataQuest
DataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest W eb page that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to
the district and the county. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g., test data, enrollment, high school graduates,
dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners).
Internet Access
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Contact
Fortuna Middle
843 L St.
Fortuna, CA 95540-1921
Phone: 707-725-3415
E-mail: vzinselmeir@fortunaesd.com
2015-16 SARC - Fortuna Middle
District Contact Information (School Year 2016-17) School Contact Information (School Year 2016-17)
County-District- 12768026007868
School (CDS) Code
Vision Statement
The Fortuna Elementary School District w ill provide an environment that creates an atmosphere of academic excellence.
Mission Statement
The mission of Fortuna Middle School is to develop respectful and responsible students w ho are w ell prepared for high school and beyond by building positive
relationships and connections w ith them and their parents in our community. W e offer a challenging and supportive program of academics, athletics and arts by
setting high expectations that focus on individual success through cooperation w ithin a safe and caring environment. W e w ill treat students w ith consistency
w hile recognizing their individuality and developing them as confident, skilled and successful lifelong learners.
School Description
Fortuna Middle School spans grades five through eight and has an enrollment of 246 students. The fifth and sixth grade classes operate on a block schedule w ith
students rotating classes w ith an average class size of 24 students. The seventh and eighth grade classes operate on an individual class rotation schedule (same as
a traditional high school). The average class size is 21 students.
The school, located in the Fortuna city limits, serves the area that extends north to Ferndale and south to Metropolitan Bridge. The population in the district is
approximately 1,100.
The credentialed staff consists of 11 classroom teachers, 2 resource teachers, a shared ELL teacher, shared music teacher, shared school psychologist, and shared
speech and language specialist, a credentialed Librarian, and administrator. Also, this site includes instructional aides, intervention technicians, custodians, clerical
personnel, food service w orkers, and special support personnel the staff totals approximately 48 people.
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Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2015-16)
Grade 6 58
60
Grade 7 67
Grade 8 60 50
30
20
10
0
Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Asian 2.5 %
Filipino 0.0 %
Last updated: 12/11/2016
Hispanic or Latino 48.8 %
W hite 40.5 %
Other 0.4 %
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A. Conditions of Learning
Teacher Credentials
Teachers School District
17.5
2014- 2015- 2016- 2016- Teachers with Full Credential
15 16 17 17 Teachers without Full Credential
15.0 Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence
W ith Full Credential 14 16 14 72
7.5
5.0
2.5
0.0
2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
0.0
-0.5
-1.0
2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Note: Misassignments refers to the number of positions filled by teachers w ho lack legal authorization to teach that grade level, subject area, student group, etc.
* Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English learners.
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Core Academic Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers (School Year 2015-16)
Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects Taught by Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects Not Taught by
Location of Classes Highly Qualified Teachers Highly Qualified Teachers
Note: High-poverty schools are defined as those schools w ith student eligibility of approximately 40 percent or more in the free and reduced price meals program. Low -
poverty schools are those w ith student eligibility of approximately 39 percent or less in the free and reduced price meals program.
Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2016-17)
Year and month in w hich data w ere collected: December 2014
Textbooks and Instructional Materials/year of From Most Recent Percent Students Lacking Own
Subject Adoption Adoption? Assigned Copy
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Health 0.0 %
N/A
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School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements
Fortuna Middle School w as 80 years old and had several facility problems, including: w indow s and doors needed replacing; locks and other security hardw are not
functioning properly due to age; peeling, chipping, or cracking paint around old w ood w indow s; mold w as evident in various places; exposed electrical w ires in
attic and in electrical closets; entire electrical system needs replacing; sew er main line in need of replacement. A new school w as built directly behind the existing
school, and opened October 3, 2011. There have been no upgrades or improvements structurally, only upgrades for technology.
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B. Pupil Outcomes
The percentage of students w ho have successfully completed courses that satisfy the requirements for entrance to the University of California and the California
State University, or career technical education sequences or programs of study.
CAASPP Test Results in English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) and Mathematics for All Students
Percent of Students Meeting or Exceeding the State Standards
English Language Arts / Literacy (grades 3-8 and 11) 16.0% 29.0% 26.0% 36.0% 44.0% 48.0%
Mathematics (grades 3-8 and 11) 11.0% 16.0% 19.0% 23.0% 34.0% 36.0%
Note: Percentages are not calculated w hen the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for
statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy.
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ELA - Grade 5
Student Group Total Enrollment Number Tested Percent Tested Percent Met or Exceeded
Asian -- -- -- --
Filipino -- -- -- --
Tw o or More Races -- -- -- --
Foster Youth -- -- -- --
Note: ELA test results include the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment and the CAA. The Percent Met or Exceeded is calculated by taking the total number of
students w ho met or exceeded the standard on the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment plus the total number of students w ho met the standard on the CAAs
divided by the total number of students w ho participated in both assessments.
Double dashes (--) appear in the table w hen the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical
accuracy or to protect student privacy.
Note: The number of students tested includes all students w ho participated in the test w hether they received a score or not; how ever, the number of students tested
is not the number that w as used to calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement level percentages are calculated using only students w ho received
scores.
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ELA- Grade 6
Student Group Total Enrollment Number Tested Percent Tested Percent Met or Exceeded
Asian -- -- -- --
Filipino -- -- -- --
Tw o or More Races -- -- -- --
Foster Youth -- -- -- --
Note: ELA test results include the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment and the CAA. The Percent Met or Exceeded is calculated by taking the total number of
students w ho met or exceeded the standard on the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment plus the total number of students w ho met the standard on the CAAs
divided by the total number of students w ho participated in both assessments.
Double dashes (--) appear in the table w hen the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical
accuracy or to protect student privacy.
Note: The number of students tested includes all students w ho participated in the test w hether they received a score or not; how ever, the number of students tested
is not the number that w as used to calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement level percentages are calculated using only students w ho received
scores.
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ELA - Grade 7
Student Group Total Enrollment Number Tested Percent Tested Percent Met or Exceeded
Asian -- -- -- --
Filipino -- -- -- --
Tw o or More Races -- -- -- --
Foster Youth -- -- -- --
Note: ELA test results include the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment and the CAA. The Percent Met or Exceeded is calculated by taking the total number of
students w ho met or exceeded the standard on the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment plus the total number of students w ho met the standard on the CAAs
divided by the total number of students w ho participated in both assessments.
Double dashes (--) appear in the table w hen the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical
accuracy or to protect student privacy.
Note: The number of students tested includes all students w ho participated in the test w hether they received a score or not; how ever, the number of students tested
is not the number that w as used to calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement level percentages are calculated using only students w ho received
scores.
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ELA - Grade 8
Student Group Total Enrollment Number Tested Percent Tested Percent Met or Exceeded
Asian -- -- -- --
Filipino -- -- -- --
Tw o or More Races -- -- -- --
Foster Youth -- -- -- --
Note: ELA test results include the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment and the CAA. The Percent Met or Exceeded is calculated by taking the total number of
students w ho met or exceeded the standard on the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment plus the total number of students w ho met the standard on the CAAs
divided by the total number of students w ho participated in both assessments.
Double dashes (--) appear in the table w hen the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical
accuracy or to protect student privacy.
Note: The number of students tested includes all students w ho participated in the test w hether they received a score or not; how ever, the number of students tested
is not the number that w as used to calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement level percentages are calculated using only students w ho received
scores.
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Mathematics - Grade 5
Student Group Total Enrollment Number Tested Percent Tested Percent Met or Exceeded
Asian -- -- -- --
Filipino -- -- -- --
Tw o or More Races -- -- -- --
Foster Youth -- -- -- --
Note: Mathematics test results include the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment and the CAA. The Percent Met or Exceeded is calculated by taking the total
number of students w ho met or exceeded the standard on the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment plus the total number of students w ho met the standard on
the CAAs divided by the total number of students w ho participated in both assessments.
Double dashes (--) appear in the table w hen the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical
accuracy or to protect student privacy.
Note: The number of students tested includes all students w ho participated in the test w hether they received a score or not; how ever, the number of students tested
is not the number that w as used to calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement level percentages are calculated using only students w ho received
scores.
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Mathematics - Grade 6
Student Group Total Enrollment Number Tested Percent Tested Percent Met or Exceeded
Asian -- -- -- --
Filipino -- -- -- --
Tw o or More Races -- -- -- --
Foster Youth -- -- -- --
Note: Mathematics test results include the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment and the CAA. The Percent Met or Exceeded is calculated by taking the total
number of students w ho met or exceeded the standard on the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment plus the total number of students w ho met the standard on
the CAAs divided by the total number of students w ho participated in both assessments.
Double dashes (--) appear in the table w hen the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical
accuracy or to protect student privacy.
Note: The number of students tested includes all students w ho participated in the test w hether they received a score or not; how ever, the number of students tested
is not the number that w as used to calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement level percentages are calculated using only students w ho received
scores.
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Mathematics - Grade 7
Student Group Total Enrollment Number Tested Percent Tested Percent Met or Exceeded
Asian -- -- -- --
Filipino -- -- -- --
Tw o or More Races -- -- -- --
Foster Youth -- -- -- --
Note: Mathematics test results include the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment and the CAA. The Percent Met or Exceeded is calculated by taking the total
number of students w ho met or exceeded the standard on the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment plus the total number of students w ho met the standard on
the CAAs divided by the total number of students w ho participated in both assessments.
Double dashes (--) appear in the table w hen the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical
accuracy or to protect student privacy.
Note: The number of students tested includes all students w ho participated in the test w hether they received a score or not; how ever, the number of students tested
is not the number that w as used to calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement level percentages are calculated using only students w ho received
scores.
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Mathematics - Grade 8
Student Group Total Enrollment Number Tested Percent Tested Percent Met or Exceeded
Asian -- -- -- --
Filipino -- -- -- --
Tw o or More Races -- -- -- --
Foster Youth -- -- -- --
Note: Mathematics test results include the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment and the CAA. The Percent Met or Exceeded is calculated by taking the total
number of students w ho met or exceeded the standard on the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment plus the total number of students w ho met the standard on
the CAAs divided by the total number of students w ho participated in both assessments.
Double dashes (--) appear in the table w hen the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical
accuracy or to protect student privacy.
Note: The number of students tested includes all students w ho participated in the test w hether they received a score or not; how ever, the number of students tested
is not the number that w as used to calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement level percentages are calculated using only students w ho received
scores.
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CAASPP Test Results in Science for All Students
Subject 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Science (grades 5, 8, and 10) 51.0% 33.0% 38.0% 56.0% 41.0% 50.0% -- -- --
Note: Science test results include California Standards Tests (CSTs), California Modified Assessment (CMA), and California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA) in
grades five, eight, and ten.
Note: Scores are not show n w hen the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical
accuracy or to protect student privacy.
Asian -- -- -- --
Tw o or More Races -- -- -- --
Foster Youth -- -- -- --
Note: Science test results include CSTs, CMA, and CAPA in grades five, eight, and ten. The Proficient or Advanced is calculated by taking the total number of students
w ho scored at Proficient or Advanced on the science assessment divided by the total number of students w ith valid scores.
Note: Scores are not show n w hen the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical
accuracy or to protect student privacy.
Courses for University of California (UC) and/or California State University (CSU) Admission
2014-15 Graduates W ho Completed All Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission 0.0%
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Last updated: 12/11/2016
State Priority: Other Pupil Outcomes
The SARC provides the follow ing information relevant to the State priority: Other Pupil Outcomes (Priority 8):
Grade Level Four of Six Standards Five of Six Standards Six of Six Standards
Note: Percentages are not calculated w hen the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for
statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy.
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C. Engagement
Efforts the school district makes to seek parent input in making decisions for the school district and each schoolsite
There are numerous opportunities for parent involvement and input. Fortuna Middle School has an active School Site Council. Parents w ho are interested in
becoming members or attending meetings may contact the principal through the school office for dates and times of meetings.
In addition, Fortuna Union Elementary School District maintains a highly active PTO. The school office can also provide names and phone numbers of officers to
any people w ho are interested in becoming involved. They hold an annual membership drive, publish regular new sletters, and yearly provide a booklet describing
their activities and various contact people. The PTA conducts a survey at the beginning of each school year asking for parents w ho w ould like to volunteer.
Parents are encouraged to contact classroom teachers and volunteer to help support classroom activities.
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State Priority: School Climate
The SARC provides the follow ing information relevant to the State priority: School Climate (Priority 6):
Rate 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Suspensions 9.8 12.7 11.1 9.4 7.3 5.9 4.4 3.8 3.7
Expulsions 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1
Suspensions Expulsions
14 0.12
School Suspensions School Expulsions
District Suspensions District Expulsions
12 State Suspensions State Expulsions
0.10
10
0.08
0.06
0.04
4
0.02
2
0 0.00
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Fortuna Middle School has a comprehensive safety plan that is continually being revised and improved upon. Staff members and students are trained annually on
disaster response procedures, and practice drills are conducted monthly. All classrooms have been refitted w ith door locks that can be locked from the inside,
making a lockdow n in the event of outside intruders possible. Emergency backpacks in every room.
In addition to making the facilities safe and improving on disaster procedures, special attention is also given to helping all students feel safe. A School Social
W orker is responsible for promoting this model, teaching classroom lessons in conflict resolution and communications, and addressing the issue of bullying on
campus.
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Grade Level Average Class Size 1-20 21-32 33+ Average Class Size 1-20 21-32 33+ Average Class Size 1-20 21-32 33+
K 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
1 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
2 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
3 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
4 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
* Number of classes indicates how many classes fall into each size category (a range of total students per class).
Academic Counselor
Other N/A
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*One Full Time Equivalent (FTE) equals one staff member w orking full time; one FTE could also represent tw o staff members w ho each w ork 50 percent of full time.
Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2014-15)
Expenditures Per
Total Expenditures Per Expenditures Per Pupil Pupil Average Teacher
Level Pupil (Supplemental/Restricted) (Basic/Unrestricted) Salary
Percent Difference School Site and State N/A N/A 12.9% 26.5%
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Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2015-16)
Fortuna Middle School offers a variety of special programs and services including: special education, Title I intervention in reading and math, part-time counseling
and nursing services, an after-school 21st Century Grant program, part-time speech and language services, EL services, a G.A.T.E. Program, and a part-time school
social w orker. Supplemental instruction offered before school to those students deemed at risk for not passing the CAHSEE or possible retention.
For detailed information on salaries, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits W eb page at http://w w w .cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/ .
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10000 10000
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0 Average Principal Salary Average Principal Salary Average Principal Salary
Beginning Teacher Salary Mid-Range Teacher Salary Highest Teacher Salary (Elementary) (Middle) (High)
Professional Development
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