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----Gale Ranch Middle School6400 Main Branch Rd. San Ramon, CA 94582 (925) 479-1500 Grades 6-8Sue Goldman, --2017-18 School Accountability Report CardPublished During the 2018-19 School YearSchool DescriptionGale Ranch Middle School, home of the Gryphons, was established in 2008 and serves theDougherty Valley communities of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. It is the newest ofeight middle schools in the district and currently employs 59 certificated and 19 classified personnelto serve 1,262 sixth, seventh and eighth grade students enrolled for the 2018/2019 school year.------San Ramon Valley Unified SchoolDistrict699 Old Orchard Dr.Danville, CA 94526(925) 552-5500www.srvusd.netDistrict Governing BoardKen Mintz, Board PresidentGale Ranch Middle School opened August 25, 2008 with 6th and 7th graders and completed ourfirst year on June 11, 2009. Our staff, students and parent community work very hard to achievenot only academic excellence, but overall good citizenship through our active character buildingactivities and programs. The school supports cultural awareness on a daily basis through its diverseliterature selections and community involvement. To further this endeavor, we have workedextensively with Dr. Sharroky Hollie to become more proficient at cultural responsiveness.We are proud of our satellite English Learner program that began in 2013. The program targetsLimited English Proficient students who are at the beginning, early intermediate and intermediatelevels as identified by the California English Language Development Test (CELDT). Students areclustered in ELD support classes as well as in Specifically Designed Academic Instruction in English(SDAIE) classes for core academics. Case managers track and monitor the progress of each student.So far, we have seen significant progress with students within the program.Rachel Hurd, Board Vice PresidentGreg Marvel, Board ClerkMark Jewett, Board MemberSusanna Ordway, Board MemberDistrict AdministrationRick SchmittSuperintendentToni TaylorDeputy Superintendent,Educational ServicesKeith RogenskiAssistant Superintendent,Human ResourcesGregory MediciChief Business OfficerBusiness OfficeGary BlackAssistant Superintendent,Facilities & OperationsGale Ranch Middle School staff foster individual student achievement by making collaboration atop priority. Collaboration occurs on a myriad of levels: department level; grade level; school staffleadership level (e.g Principal's Cabinet); and also among students. Responding to the needs of ourstudents is a top priority and our RtI Tutorial Program is one way in which we accomplish this. Eachweek we have two, 35 minute periods dedicated to the re-teaching of skills for all students notshowing mastery. Other students can self-select a Tutorial offering for which they want to gain adeeper understanding of the curriculum.Gale Ranch Middle School is also preparing to educate students in the 21st century through anexpanded focus on technology. Community partnerships with organizations such as the PTSA andthe Education Fund have worked with our administration to provide technology, such as IPads,Google Chrome Books and other devices to further enhance our students' educational experiences.Teachers at Gale Ranch have consistently been proactive in being learners in this ever-changingtechnological world we live in and our students consistently reap the benefits.Gale Ranch Middle School also has an expanded electives program which boasts advanced tech androbotics classes; baking, and language classes that include both beginning and advanced for French,Spanish and Mandarin.Gale Ranch is proud to be named a California Golden Ribbon School in 2015 and a CaliforniaDistinguished School for the 2012/2013 school year.2017-18 School Accountability Report Card for Gale Ranch Middle SchoolPage 1 of 9
About the SARCA. Conditions of LearningBy February 1 of each year, every school in California is required by statelaw to publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC). The SARCcontains information about the condition and performance of eachCalifornia public school. Under the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF)all local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to prepare a Local Controland Accountability Plan (LCAP), which describes how they intend to meetannual school-specific goals for all pupils, with specific activities to addressstate and local priorities. Additionally, data reported in an LCAP is to beconsistent with data reported in the SARC. For more information about SARC requirements, see the CaliforniaDepartment of Education (CDE) SARC web page athttps://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For more information about the LCFF or LCAP, see the CDE LCFF webpage at https://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/lc/. For additional information about the school, parents/guardians andcommunity members should contact the school principal or thedistrict office.2017-18 Student Enrollment by Grade LevelGrade LevelNumber of StudentsGrade 6412Grade 7416Grade 8429Total Enrollment1,2572017-18 Student Enrollment by GroupGroupBlack or African AmericanPercent of Total Enrollment3.7American Indian or Alaska Native0.2Asian63.7Filipino6.0Hispanic or Latino5.6Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2White16.4Socioeconomically Disadvantaged8.4English Learners5.1Students with Disabilities5.2Foster Youth0.12017-18 School Accountability Report Card for Gale Ranch Middle SchoolState Priority: BasicThe SARC provides the following information relevant to the State priority:Basic (Priority 1): Degree to which teachers are appropriately assigned and fullycredentialed in the subject area and for the pupils they are teaching; Pupils have access to standards-aligned instructional materials; and School facilities are maintained in good repairTeacher CredentialsGale Ranch Middle School16-17 17-18 18-19With Full Credential535250Without Full Credential113Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence000San Ramon Valley Unified School District16-17 17-18 18-19With Full Credential 1525Without Full Credential 56Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence 18Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions at this SchoolGale Ranch Middle School16-1717-1818-19Teachers of English Learners000Total Teacher Misassignments000Vacant Teacher Positions000*Note: “Misassignments” refers to the number of positions filled by teacherswho lack legal authorization to teach that grade level, subject area, studentgroup, etc.*Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments ofTeachers of English Learners.Page 2 of 9
Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2018-19)Textbooks are normally adopted on a state curriculum cycle by the district from a list of materials approved by the state of California. SRVUSD adoptedEnglish/Language Arts programs for grades K-5 in 2015; for History/Social Science, grades K-12, in 2007; Science for grades K-12 in 2008, andMathematics for K-12 in 2016.Each time textbooks are adopted, professional development is offered on units of study and strategies in using the materials. All textbooks and materialsthat are adopted and approved are aligned with the state and district standards and benchmarks. Educational computer software and internet resourcesare utilized at every grade level to support student achievement toward meeting standards. Teachers have frequent professional developmentopportunities to support instruction throughout the year. The textbook and instructional materials lists can be found on our district website atwww.srvusd.net. Go to District Curriculum Standards Textbooks and Instructional Materials. The following table displays the standards-alignedtextbooks and other instructional materials used at the school. Science will be the next subject up for adoption, currently scheduled for spring/summer2019. History-Social Science materials are on track to be adopted the following year.Textbooks and Instructional MaterialsYear and month in which data were collected: October 4, 2016Core Curriculum AreaReading/Language ArtsTextbooks and Instructional Materials/Year of AdoptionPrentice Hall - Adopted 2004Heinemann, Writing Units of Study – Adopted 2015Easy Grammar Systems – Adopted 2015Reading and Writing Units of Study - Adopted 2015The textbooks listed are from most recent adoption:YesPercent of students lacking their own assigned textbook: 0MathematicsSpringBoard Mathematics, The College Board – Adopted 2016The textbooks listed are from most recent adoption:YesPercent of students lacking their own assigned textbook: 0SciencePearson / Prentice Hall - Adopted 2008Houghton Mifflin, Access Science - Adopted 2015The textbooks listed are from most recent adoption:YesPercent of students lacking their own assigned textbook: 0History-Social ScienceMcDougal Littell - Adopted 2006Teacher's Curriculum Institute - Adopted 2007Houghton Mifflin, Access US History/World History - Adopted 2015Cengage, Gateway to Social Studies -- Adopted 2015The textbooks listed are from most recent adoption:YesPercent of students lacking their own assigned textbook: 0Foreign LanguageMcDougal Littell - Adopted 2004Prentice Hall - Adopted 2004The textbooks listed are from most recent adoption:YesPercent of students lacking their own assigned textbook: 0Science Laboratory EquipmentN/AThe textbooks listed are from most recent adoption:N/ANote: Cells with N/A values do not require data.2017-18 School Accountability Report Card for Gale Ranch Middle SchoolPage 3 of 9
School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (Most Recent Year)Gale Ranch Middle School was originally constructed in 2008 and is comprised of 34 classrooms, 1 gym, 1 multipurpose room/cafeteria, 1 library, 1 stafflounge.Six (6) portable classrooms have been added to accommodate for our growth. One is designated for after-school use by the City of San Ramon TeenCenter.Cleaning Process: The assistant principal works daily with the custodial staff of 3 full-time and two part-time employees to ensure that the cleaning ofthe school is maintained to provide for a clean and safe school. The district governing board has adopted cleaning standards for all schools in the district.A summary of these standards is available at the district office for review. Maintenance and Repair District staff ensures that the repairs necessary tokeep the school in good repair and work orders are completed in a timely manner. A work order process is used to ensure efficient service and highestpriority is given to emergency repairs. While reviewing this report, please note that even minor discrepancies are reported in the inspection process. Theitems noted in the table have been corrected or are in the process of remediation.School Facility Good Repair Status (Most Recent Year)Year and month in which data were collected: January 2019System InspectedRepair StatusSystems:Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, SewerXGoodInterior:Interior SurfacesXGoodCleanliness:Overall Cleanliness, Pest/ Vermin s/Fountains:Restrooms, Sinks/ FountainsXGoodSafety:Fire Safety, Hazardous MaterialsXGoodStructural:Structural Damage, RoofsXGoodExternal:Playground/School Grounds, Windows/ Doors/Gates/FencesXGoodOverall Rating----------2017-18 School Accountability Report Card for Gale Ranch Middle SchoolRepair Needed andAction Taken or PlannedXGoodPage 4 of 9
B. Pupil OutcomesState Priority: Pupil AchievementThe SARC provides the following information relevant to the State priority:Pupil Achievement (Priority 4): Statewide assessments (i.e., California Assessment of StudentPerformance and Progress [CAASPP] System, which includes theSmarter Balanced Summative Assessments for students in the generaleducation population and the California Alternate Assessments[CAAs] for English language arts/literacy [ELA] and mathematics givenin grades three through eight and grade eleven. Only eligible studentsmay participate in the administration of the CAAs. CAAs items arealigned with alternate achievement standards, which are linked withthe Common Core State Standards [CCSS] for students with the mostsignificant cognitive disabilities); and The percentage of students who have successfully completed coursesthat satisfy the requirements for entrance to the University ofCalifornia and the California State University, or career technicaleducation sequences or programs of study2017-18 CAASPP Results for All StudentsPercent of Students Meeting or Exceeding the State Standards(grades 3-8 and 11)SubjectSchoolDistrictStateBalanced Summative Assessment plus the total number of students who met thestandard (i.e., achieved Level 3–Alternate) on the CAAs divided by the total numberof students who participated in both assessments.CAASPP Test Results in Science for All StudentsPercent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced(meeting or exceeding the state -1816-1717-1816-1717-18N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ANote: Cells with N/A values do not require data.Note: The 2016–17 and 2017–18 data are not available. The CDE is developing a newscience assessment based on the Next Generation Science Standards for CaliforniaPublic Schools (CA NGSS). The CAST was pilot-tested in spring 2017 and field-testedin spring 2018. The CAST will be administered operationally during the 2018–19school year. The CAA for Science was pilot-tested for two years (i.e., 2016–17 and2017–18) and the CAA for Science will be field-tested in 2018–19.Note: Science test results include the CAST and the CAA for Science. The “PercentMet or Exceeded” is calculated by taking the total number of students who met orexceeded the standard on the CAST plus the total number of students who met thestandard (i.e., achieved Level 3–Alternate) on the CAA for Science divided by thetotal number of students who participated on both assessments.State Priority: Other Pupil 1.082.048.050.0Math80.078.077.077.037.038.0The SARC provides the following information relevant to the State priority: OtherPupil Outcomes (Priority 8): Pupil outcomes in the subject area of physical educationNote: Percentages are not calculated when the number of students tested is ten orless, either because the number of students in this category is too small forstatistical accuracy or to protect student privacy.GradeLevel2017-18 Percent of Students Meeting Fitness Standards---7--Note: ELA and mathematics test results include the Smarter Balanced SummativeAssessment and the CAA. The “Percent Met or Exceeded” is calculated by taking thetotal number of students who met or exceeded the standard on the Smarter*4 of 65 of 66 of 625.132.322.5Percentages are not calculated when the number of students tested is ten orless, either because the number of students in this category is too small forstatistical accuracy or to protect student privacy.School Year 2017-18 CAASPP Assessment Results - English Language Arts (ELA)Disaggregated by Student Groups, Grades Three through Eight and entMet or ExceededAll le59157797.6386.48Black or African American5050100.0046.00American Indian or Alaska .0080.30Hispanic or Latino706694.2954.55Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander--------White20319797.0476.14Two or More Races6161100.0075.41Socioeconomically Disadvantaged11711396.5847.79English Learners20419294.1268.75Students with Disabilities656396.9214.29Foster Youth--------Student Group2017-18 School Accountability Report Card for Gale Ranch Middle SchoolPage 5 of 9
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 ofstudents who met or exceeded the standard on the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment plus the total number of students who met the standard (i.e., achieved Level3–Alternate) on the CAAs divided by the total number of students who participated in both assessments.Note: Double dashes (--) appear in the table when the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statisticalaccuracy or to protect student privacy.Note: The number of students tested includes all students who participated in the test whether they received a score or not; however, the number of students tested is notthe number that was used to calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement level percentages are calculated using only students who received scores.School Year 2017-18 CAASPP Assessment Results - MathematicsDisaggregated by Student Groups, Grades Three through Eight and entMet or male59157997.9777.55Black or African American505010038American Indian or Alaska 861.54Hispanic or Latino706694.2943.94Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander--------White20319998.0370.35Two or More Races616110059.02Socioeconomically Disadvantaged11711699.1546.55English Learners20420410069.12Students with Disabilities656295.3811.29Foster Youth--------Student GroupAll StudentsNote: Mathematics test results include the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment and the CAA. The “Percent Met or Exceeded” is calculated by taking the total numberof students who met or exceeded the standard on the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment plus the total number of students who met the standard (i.e., achievedLevel 3–Alternate) on the CAAs divided by the total number of students who participated in both assessments.Note: Double dashes (--) appear in the table when the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statisticalaccuracy or to protect student privacy.Note: The number of students tested includes all students who participated in the test whether they received a score or not; however, the number of students tested is notthe number that was used to calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement level percentages are calculated using only students who received scores.2017-18 School Accountability Report Card for Gale Ranch Middle SchoolPage 6 of 9
C. EngagementState Priority: Parental InvolvementThe SARC provides the following information relevant to the State priority: Parental Involvement (Priority 3): Efforts the school district makes to seek parent input in making decisions for the school district and each school siteOpportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2018-19)Gale Ranch Middle School greatly benefits from its supportive parents who support the Education Fund and PTSA. The school has a strong base of parentvolunteers who volunteer for a variety activities, including yard duty, library help, office duties, and drivers for school activities. Additionally, we haveseveral parent/community nights throughout the year that focus on connectedness, technology and academics.Parents or community members who wish to contact Gale Ranch Middle School to inquire about participating in leadership teams, school committees,school activities, or becoming a volunteer may contact the school office at 925-479-1500. For specific telephone numbers and/or email address, pleaseaccess our school website at grms.srvusd.net.State Priority: School ClimateThe SARC provides the following information relevant to the State priority: School Climate (Priority 6): Pupil suspension rates; Pupil expulsion rates; and Other local measures on the sense of safety.School Safety PlanSafety of students and staff is a primary concern of Gale Ranch Middle school. The school is always in compliance with all laws, rules, and regulationspertaining to hazardous materials and state earthquake standards. The School Site Safety plan was last reviewed and updated on 10-13-18 by the SchoolSafety Committee. All revisions were communicated to the both the classified and certificated staff. The school’s disaster preparedness plan includessteps for ensuring student and staff safety during a disaster. Fire and disaster drills are conducted on a monthly basis throughout the school year. Lockdown drills are held at least once a year. Students are supervised before and after school and at lunch by certificated and classified staff, as well as parentvolunteers. Our perimeter gates are locked during school hours and shortly after school dismissal to help secure our campus. There is a designated areafor student drop off and pick up. Visitors must sign in at the front office and receive a visitor’s badge to enter the campus.Suspensions and ExpulsionsSchool2015-162016-172017-18Suspensions Rate1.52.12.1Expulsions Rate0.00.00.02015-162016-172017-18Suspensions Rate1.31.51.4Expulsions Rate0.00.00.02015-162016-172017-18Suspensions Rate3.73.73.5Expulsions Rate0.10.10.1DistrictState2017-18 School Accountability Report Card for Gale Ranch Middle SchoolPage 7 of 9
D. Other SARC InformationThe information in this section is required to be in the SARC but is not included in the state priorities for LCFF.Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff at this SchoolNumber of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)Academic Counselor-------2Counselor (Social/Behavioral or Career Development).3Library Media Teacher (Librarian)1 100Library Media Services Staff (Paraprofessional)10.5Psychologist-------.8Social aring Specialist.4Resource Specialist (non-teaching)-------1.7Other------Average Number of Students per Staff MemberAcademic Counselor------*554One Full Time Equivalent (FTE) equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time.Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary)Number of Classrooms*Average Class ---Science---------------Social Science1-2223-3233 2015-162016-172017-182015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2015-16 2016-17 *---------Number of classes indicates how many classrooms fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom). At the secondary school level, this informationis reported by subject area rather than grade level.Professional Development provided for TeachersThe San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) practices a comprehensive, inclusive model of professional development for all staff. Our highquality professional development program is focused on Common Core State Standards (CCSS) as well as balanced literacy and instructional strategies.In 2012-13, we established district-wide K-12 Task Forces in English language arts, mathematics, and other content areas along with targeted professionaldevelopment offerings. We hold affiliation status with Columbia University Teachers College Reading and Writing Project and the Silicon Valley MathInitiative. Both organizations are highly respected and have strong ties to the development and implementation of the CCSS and professional learningofferings.These learning experiences are supported with on-site coaching provided by a team of instructional coaches who work and train together. The coachesreceived certification as Common Core trainers through the Leadership and Learning Center. They provide one-to-one coaching, team and grade levelcoaching, whole school professional development, in addition to targeted cross-grade level, cross-discipline professional development sessions. Thesetrainings connect to every aspect of school practice: relevant and rigorous curriculum, intentional instructional practices, formative assessment forlearning, and lesson design.In addition, every SRVUSD teacher is provided an opportunity to participate in a coach-led cohort to study instructional strategies in a small group setting.These cohorts are both semester-long and yearlong and are focused on topics that run the gamut from Interactive Lecture to Reading Workshop forInnovators to Problem Solving Strategies. There are dozens of cohorts running simultaneously.We ensure that new teachers are provided support through the SRVUSD Teacher Induction Project (formerly known as BTSA). Our summer intensivetrainings along with on-going staff development days and release day trainings deeply align with the needs of our individual schools and our Frameworkfor Excellence: Supporting Students and their Learning; Supporting Staff and their Work.Under the leadership and guidance of site administrators, such communities of practices afford our staff the opportunity to deepen their contentknowledge, strengthen their instructional repertoire, improve their assessment strategies, and foster a shared sense of responsibility. As a result, everystaff member helps to promote and nurture a community of learners in which the individual is enriched and the district as a whole is enhanced.2017-18 School Accountability Report Card for Gale Ranch Middle SchoolPage 8 of 9
FY 2016-17 Teacher and Administrative SalariesFY 2016-17 Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher SalariesDistrictAmountState Average forDistricts In SameCategoryBeginning Teacher Salary 47,677 47,903Mid-Range Teacher Salary 75,058 acherSalarySchool Site-----District------5642.397234919.1672792.99 5,589 74,794 Expenditures Per PupilLevelHighest Teacher Salary 93,506 98,269-State------- 7,125 80,764Average Principal Salary (ES) 128,470 123,495Percent Difference: School Site/District-12.7-2.7Average Principal Salary (MS) 132,205 129,482Percent Difference: School Site/ State-36.6-10.4Average Principal Salary (HS) 143,795 142,414*Superintendent Salary 309,664 271,429The California Department of Education issued guidance to LEAs on August 1,2018, regarding how to calculate school-level per-pupil expenditures that will bereported on 2018-19 report cards.Percent of District BudgetTeacher Salaries37.035.0Administrative Salaries5.05.0*Cells with do not require data.For detailed information on salaries, see the CDE Certificated Salaries &Benefits webpage at www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/.Types of Services FundedGifted and Talented Education (GATE)Instructional Materials RealignmentTeacher Credentialing Block Grant (BTSA)Professional Development Block GrantSchool and Library Improvement Program Block Grant (SIP)Supplemental Hourly ProgramNCLB: Title II Teacher Quality & Principal TrainingTitle III-Immigrant EducationTitle III-Limited EnglishLottery Instructional MaterialsSpecial Education IDEA Grants and Preschool GrantsSpecial Education IDEA Pre K Staff DevelopmentVEA (Secondary Vocational Ed.)Personnel Staff DevelopmentSpecial Education and Special Education InfantTransportation Home/SchoolTransportation Special Education (if required)DataQuestDataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest web page at https://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/ that contains additional information aboutthis school and comparisons of the school to the district and the county. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports foraccountability (e.g., test data, enrollment, high school graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners).Internet AccessInternet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access to the Internet atlibraries and public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other use restrictions may include the hours of operation, the lengthof time that a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of software programs available on a workstation, and the ability to printdocuments.2017-18 School Accountability Report Card for Gale Ranch Middle SchoolPage 9 of 9
Gale Ranch Middle School also has an expanded electives program which boasts advanced tech and robotics classes; baking, and language classes that include both beginning and advanced for French, . Gale Ranch is proud to be named a California Golden Ribbon School in 2015 and a California Distinguished School for the 2012/2013 school year.
