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2014 DeKalb Elementary School CRCT Rankings

CRCT tests in Reading, English/Language Arts and Mathematics are administered annually to elementary students in 1st through 5th grade. Due to budgetary constraints, the CRCT in 1st and 2nd grade were not administered in the 2013-2014 school year.
In each subject and in each grade, the state established a grade level threshold that determines whether a student met the state’s standard. This table averages the percentage of students that performed at or above grade level in each subject area. (Math Shown Here)

Rank School 3rd 4th 5th Combined Avg
1 Wadsworth 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2 Kittredge 99.9% 100.0% 99.9%
3 Vanderlyn 98.6% 98.4% 100.0% 99.0%
4 Austin 96.6% 97.7% 97.4% 97.2%
5 Museum School 96.3% 94.4% 100.0% 96.9%
6 Fernbank 97.3% 96.8% 96.5% 96.9%
7 Oak Grove 95.1% 94.7% 96.9% 95.6%
8 Dunwoody 96.0% 93.6% 96.3% 95.3%
9 Montgomery 94.1% 94.7% 95.3% 94.7%
10 Robert Shaw 89.9% 92.5% 94.3% 92.3%
11 Ashford Park 96.9% 93.3% 86.3% 92.1%
12 Wynbrooke 91.9% 90.5% 93.5% 91.9%
13 The Globe Academy 90.5% 90.5%
14 Livsey 93.5% 85.3% 92.1% 90.3%
15 Sagamore Hill 88.1% 94.6% 88.1% 90.3%
16 Laurel Ridge 88.0% 89.9% 92.0% 90.0%
17 Leadership Prep 92.4% 87.3% 90.0% 89.9%
18 Briarlake 95.3% 86.2% 87.2% 89.6%
19 Chesnut 91.2% 83.2% 93.2% 89.2%
21 Dekalb Academy 87.0% 88.7% 88.5% 88.1%
22 Hawthorne 85.8% 88.0% 88.0% 87.3%
23 Huntley Hills 90.0% 80.9% 90.0% 87.0%
24 Narvie Harris 85.5% 86.5% 87.1% 86.4%
25 Henderson Mill 87.6% 81.7% 89.4% 86.2%
26 Marbut 87.2% 82.9% 86.8% 85.7%
27 Midvale 85.0% 82.9% 89.0% 85.6%
28 Evansdale 83.9% 84.9% 86.3% 85.0%
29 Brockett 77.4% 85.0% 92.7% 85.0%
30 Edward Bouie 83.6% 86.6% 83.3% 84.5%
31 Oakcliff 86.5% 84.5% 81.7% 84.3%
32 Pleasantdale 86.4% 81.1% 82.6% 83.3%
33 Kingsley 86.8% 89.4% 72.8% 83.0%
34 Briar Vista 78.2% 81.1% 87.6% 82.3%
35 Intl Comm School 79.5% 82.3% 79.4% 80.4%
36 Woodridge 76.0% 75.3% 82.7% 78.0%
37 Hightower 81.7% 72.0% 77.3% 77.0%
38 Smoke Rise 72.1% 72.0% 83.1% 75.7%
39 Rock Chapel 72.1% 69.2% 84.4% 75.2%
40 Rockbridge 66.3% 75.8% 81.8% 74.7%
41 Mclendon 77.3% 71.8% 72.3% 73.8%
42 Avondale 70.5% 74.7% 75.0% 73.4%
43 Princeton 72.1% 72.1% 75.3% 73.2%
44 Dresden 77.2% 77.1% 65.2% 73.2%
45 Kelley Lake 65.8% 73.7% 79.2% 72.9%
46 Rainbow 70.5% 73.1% 73.5% 72.4%
47 Pine Ridge 69.7% 66.7% 80.3% 72.2%
48 Cary Reynolds 65.6% 73.7% 76.6% 72.0%
49 Browns Mill 71.2% 69.4% 73.9% 71.5%
50 Dekalb Pa Char 70.8% 63.3% 76.7% 70.3%
51 Allgood 70.7% 70.6% 68.6% 70.0%
52 Hambrick 72.4% 67.2% 69.5% 69.7%
53 Bob Mathis 68.8% 67.8% 70.0% 68.9%
54 Shadow Rock 67.7% 64.1% 74.6% 68.8%
55 Fairington 65.8% 66.9% 71.5% 68.1%
56 Flat Rock 66.7% 68.2% 68.7% 67.8%
57 Murphy Candler 66.5% 62.7% 73.7% 67.7%
58 Stone Mill 66.4% 55.3% 81.0% 67.5%
59 Rowland 66.3% 61.2% 71.9% 66.5%
60 Stone Mountain 66.6% 65.7% 66.9% 66.4%
61 Cedar Grove 57.4% 57.9% 83.2% 66.2%
62 Columbia 53.7% 74.6% 68.0% 65.4%
63 Chapel Hill 69.3% 61.6% 64.6% 65.2%
64 Oakview 66.2% 59.8% 68.4% 64.8%
65 Canby Lane 64.1% 62.3% 67.2% 64.5%
66 Idlewood 58.3% 68.4% 65.6% 64.1%
67 Montclair 66.5% 68.3% 57.4% 64.1%
68 Jolly 67.1% 63.4% 60.0% 63.5%
69 Eldridge Miller 61.9% 62.3% 66.1% 63.4%
70 Woodward 63.7% 55.9% 65.7% 61.8%
71 Toney 63.6% 55.3% 66.1% 61.7%
72 Redan 59.9% 62.6% 60.1% 60.9%
73 Indian Creek 58.6% 61.4% 62.6% 60.8%
74 Panola Way 57.0% 61.8% 62.4% 60.4%
75 Dunaire 59.8% 59.1% 62.2% 60.4%
76 Snapfinger 54.4% 55.2% 70.3% 60.0%
77 Clifton 52.5% 58.1% 69.2% 59.9%
78 Meadowview 60.6% 60.4% 56.2% 59.1%
79 Knollwood 51.6% 64.5% 60.7% 58.9%
80 Flat Shoals 57.3% 53.2% 66.1% 58.9%
81 Midway 48.7% 48.9% 64.6% 54.1%
82 Stoneview 49.8% 50.4% 62.0% 54.1%
83 Ronald Mcnair 48.8% 52.3% 56.7% 52.6%

Georgia law says no 3rd grade student will be promoted to the 4th grade if the student does not achieve grade level performance on the third grade CRCT in Reading and no 5th grade student will be promoted to the 6th grade if the student does not achieve grade level performance on the CRCT in Reading and Mathematics.
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How to Qualify for Gifted Services at DeKalb Schools

Resources
.pdf link icon Georgia Resource Manual for Gifted Education Services 2014 – 2015
.pdf link icon Georgia State BOE Rule 160-4-2-.38 – Education Program for Gifted Students
.pdf link icon DeKalb Schools Gifted and High Achievers webpage
.pdf link icon DeKalb Schools Program for Gifted Brochure
.pdf link icon OCGA § 20-2-152. Special education services
History
In the 1958, Georgia became the first state to pass legislation that requires all public school systems in Georgia to offer programs for gifted education students.  In 1994, Georgia added subjective measures to its gifted evaluation process to provide an additional path for students, especially minority students.
Programs
Elementary students participate in the gifted program for a minimum of 225 minutes per week and are supported by a certified teacher of the gifted.  Middle and senior high school gifted students are taught at least one period per day in a content-based program by a certified teacher of the gifted. In high schools, gifted students may also participate in advanced placement (AP), directed-study courses.
Eligibility
To be eligible for gifted education services, a student must meet the criterion score on a norm-referenced test and either have observational data collected on his or her performance or produce a superior product as described below.  Students in grades one, three, five, and seven go through a district-wide assessment process (gifted identification testing cycle). This process usually begins with a mental ability assessment (CogAT) and an achievement test (ITBS) during the fall semester. A creativity and motivation assessment is provided during the first week in November.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for gifted services, students must qualify in three of the following four areas:

  • Mental Ability – Minimum score of 96th percentile (or higher) in at least one sub-test area
  • Achievement – Minimum score of 90th percentile (or higher) on the total reading, total math, or complete composite
  • Creativity – Minimum score of 90th percentile (or higher) on an assessment for creativity
  • Motivation – Minimum of 90th percentile (or higher) on an assessment for motivation (Grades K-12)

-OR-
Grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, using an average of core grades over the previous two school years in English, math, science, social studies, and foreign language if applicable (Grades 9-12)
Assessment Scores

  • A qualifying score on a nationally normed test is required to meet the criteria in at least one area.
  • Any data used to establish eligibility in one area shall not be used to establish eligibility in another area.
  • Assessment scores are valid for two years.
  • Private test data may not be used to determine eligibility; it may be used as a referral for further evaluation.
  • Assessments administered outside of the district-wide gifted identification testing cycle are inadmissible.

Continuation Policy
All identified gifted students are given a Continuation Policy form that must be reviewed and signed by the parent and the student. All Gifted Students must maintain a minimum 80% or higher in the gifted class and regular classes.
Probation Policy
If students receiving gifted services fail to maintain a minimum of 80% or higher in the gifted class and regular classes, the student will be placed on probation for a period of one semester.
Models for Gifted Programs
The State of GA requires schools to service gifted students using one of the following classroom models:
Resource Model (K-12)

  1. Students are “pulled out” for a minimum of 225 minutes per week.
  2. Teachers are gifted certified.
  3. The teacher/student ratio is 1:23 for elementary and 1:27 for middle and high school.
  4. Lessons are interdisciplinary, enrichment and extension activities.

Cluster Grouping (K-12)

  1. Twelve or fewer gifted students may be served in a regular classroom setting.
  2. Gifted endorsed teacher.
  3. Differentiated curriculum in content, process, product and/or assessments.

Advanced Content (K-12)

  1. Minimum of one core content class.
  2. Gifted endorsed teacher.
  3. 1:25 teacher/student ratio.
  4. Accelerated curriculum emphasizing process skills, problem-solving activities, research projects and other higher order thinking skills.
  5. Advanced Placement (AP) classes is included as long as the teacher is AP certified and has completed ten clock hours of the Nature and Needs of Gifted.
  6. Some IB and Advanced courses may be used to provide gifted services.

Resources for parents in the Atlanta Metro Area
Find your school district below and follow the link to find out how your child can be considered for gifted programs in your area.