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The State of Education for Columbus Students Preschool - College

The State of Education for Columbus Students Preschool - College. A briefing for Mayor Michael B. Coleman Columbus City Council President Andrew Ginther Honorable Eric Fingerhut, Vice President of Education and STEM Learning, Battelle. Mark Real, KidsOhio.org

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The State of Education for Columbus Students Preschool - College

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  1. The State of Education for Columbus StudentsPreschool - College A briefing for Mayor Michael B. Coleman Columbus City Council President Andrew Ginther Honorable Eric Fingerhut, Vice President of Education and STEM Learning, Battelle Mark Real, KidsOhio.org Erika Braunginn, KidsOhio.org October 18, 2012

  2. Key Points • City of Columbus growth. • 131,000 City of Columbus students attend 6 types of schools • Comparing students in Columbus City Schools and charter schools with the Ohio Urban 8 and suburban districts. • Academic achievement • Kindergarten readiness • 3rd grade reading • College readiness • Remediation • College graduation rates • College graduates KidsOhio.org

  3. The City of Columbus is growing, but the rate of growth is stronger in neighborhoods served by suburban schools KidsOhio.org

  4. Older Columbus, Newer Columbus & Suburban Franklin County, 1950 and 2010 Columbus City Planning to provide Franklin County population grew 40% from 833,000 in 1970 to 1,163,000 in 2010. KidsOhio.org

  5. The City of Columbus is growing, while Cleveland and Cincinnati are shrinking • Columbus: 15th largest city in the country with a population nearing 800,000 in 2012. • 1950 Columbus had a population of 350,000 and was the 28th largest U.S. city. • The city grew from 40 square miles to 233 square miles from 1950 to 2012. • Between 1950 and 2010, the Ohio Urban 8 lost 42% of its population. In that same time period, the population of Columbus City grew to nearly 800,000. • Cleveland lost 57% of its population from 1950 (914,808 residents) to 2010 (396,815 residents). • Cincinnati lost 41% of its population from 1950 (503,998 residents) to 2010 (296,943 residents). U.S. Census 2010. City of Columbus, Development Department, Planning Division, 2012. Community Research Partners 2012. KidsOhio.org

  6. City of Columbus boundaries include14 suburban school districts in four counties City of Columbus, Development Department, Planning Division, 2012 KidsOhio.org

  7. Columbus growth neighborhoods served by Columbus City Schools are growing faster than those in 1950 Columbus • From 2000 to 2010, population declined in 1950 Columbus boundaries from 240,000 to 225,000, or 6.2%. • In the Columbus growth area served by Columbus City Schools, the population rose from 238,000 to 277,000 from 2000 to 2010, or 16.3%. City of Columbus, Planning Division, 2012 KidsOhio.org

  8. More Columbus students attend suburban schools than Columbus City Schools City neighborhoods served by suburban schools grew four times faster than neighborhoods served by Columbus City Schools. • The neighborhood school for 53,000 Columbus children is in one of 14 suburban school districts in four counties; 49,000 attend Columbus City Schools. • Between 2000 and 2010, the population in the Columbus City Schools part of the city grew from 478,000 to 502,000, or 5%. • Between 2000 and 2010, the population living in areas of the city served by a suburban district grew from 232,000 to 284,000, or 22%. City of Columbus, Development Department, Planning Division, 2012 KidsOhio.org

  9. 53,000 Columbus students attend 14 other school districts in four counties, public school district enrollment only *Does not include Columbus City Schools ** Information provided by individual school districts to the ESC. Remaining #’s provided by the City of Columbus Planning Division. Ohio Department of Education, 2010-2011. Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESC), 2012. KidsOhio.org

  10. 131,000 students in the City of Columbus attend 6 types of schools Ohio Department of Education, 2011. Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, 2012. * Public charter, private, private with a voucher, and homeschool students are those who live in the area served by the Columbus City Schools serving Columbus children. Numbers are rounded to the nearest whole number. KidsOhio.org

  11. Where are the 131,000 children in Columbus going to school? Ohio Department of Education, 2011. Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, 2012. * Public charter, private, private with a voucher, and homeschool students are those who live in the area served by the Columbus City Schools. Numbers are rounded to the nearest whole number. KidsOhio.org

  12. Number of publicly-funded students was stable; but more students enrolled in charter and voucher schools, fewer enrolled in Columbus / Columbus City Schools Ohio Department of Education, 2012 KidsOhio.org

  13. Comparing students in Columbus City Schools and Columbus Public Charter schools with Ohio Urban 8 and Franklin County KidsOhio.org

  14. District Enrollment:Columbus ranks #1 in the Ohio Urban 8 and Franklin County Ohio Urban 8 Franklin County Ohio’s Department of Education does not include 1,200 Columbus preschool students in enrollment. Ohio Department of Education, 2010-2011 KidsOhio.org

  15. 7 of Ohio’s 15 districts with the largest student enrollments are in Central Ohio • Columbus (1st) – 49,616 • South-Western (6th) – 19,336 • Olentangy (8th) – 16,263 • Hilliard (9th) – 14,945 • Westerville (11th) – 14,105 • Dublin (12th) – 13,614 • Pickerington (15th) – 10,236 Ohio Department of Education, 2011 KidsOhio.org

  16. Percentage of economically disadvantaged district students: Columbus ranks #5 in Ohio Urban 8, #1 in Franklin County Ohio Urban 8 Franklin County *11 of the 16 Franklin County districts have more than 20% economically disadvantaged students. Economically disadvantaged students are eligible for free or reduced price school meals or other public aid programs. Ohio Department of Education, 2010-2011 KidsOhio.org

  17. Percentage of district students with special needs:Columbus ranks #6 in Ohio Urban 8, #2 in Franklin County Ohio Urban 8 Franklin County Ohio Department of Education, 2010-2011 KidsOhio.org

  18. Students with Special Needs in Columbus City Schools: Enrollment by Disability Type Ohio Department of Education, 2011 KidsOhio.org

  19. Percentage of district students with Limited English Proficiency: Columbus ranks #1 in Ohio Urban 8, #3 in Franklin County Ohio Urban 8 Franklin County Immigrants are attracted by the strong Columbus economy. Ohio Department of Education, 2010-2011 KidsOhio.org

  20. What are Public Charter schools? • Public Charter Schools • Must accept all students. • Independent public schools subject to state audit, governed by their own school board. • Principals choose staff and hours of operation. • Students required to take the same state achievement tests as district students. • Enrollment: 13,028 in Columbus, 19,332 in Franklin County, nearly 100,000 in Ohio. Ohio Association of Public Charter Schools, 2012. Ohio Department of Education, 2012. KidsOhio.org

  21. What are Ohio’s private school voucher programs? • Voucher-accepting Private Schools / Ohio EdChoice Program • Limited to students in “persistently underperforming district schools”. • Eligibility is based upon school report card rating, not the performance of individual students. • Students may apply to private schools; but need to meet the same admission standards as the other students. • Began in Ohio in 2006; as of 2011 vouchers were available in four other states and the District of Columbia. • Enrollment: 2,424 in Columbus schools, 2,539 in Franklin County, 20,228 in Ohio. • In Columbus, almost 20,000 students are eligible for vouchers for school year 2012-2013. • Two other voucher programs serve about 3,000 children statewide with special needs and autism. Ohio Department of Education, 2012. School Choice Ohio, 2012. KidsOhio.org

  22. Charter & voucher school enrollment:Columbus ranks #2 in Ohio Urban 8, #1 in Franklin County Ohio Urban 8 Franklin County Ohio Department of Education PASS Reports, 2011 KidsOhio.org

  23. Charter schools enrollment in Columbus’ benchmark cities: Cities that have over 10% of their pubic school enrollment in charters National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, October, 2011. Benchmark cities selected by Columbus 2020. KidsOhio.org

  24. Demographics of Columbus students: District & Charter Schools Ohio Department of Education, 2010-2011. *Charter schools in the City of Columbus served 21,132 but only 13,028 were residents living in areas served by the Columbus City Schools KidsOhio.org

  25. Franklin County and Columbus children are diverse • 47.5% of preschoolers in Franklin County are children of color: • 27.2% Black • 9.3% Hispanic or Latino • 8.1% Multiracial • 4% Asian • Nearly half of Franklin County’s students of color are enrolled in a suburban school district. • 73% of Columbus City Schools students are children of color, as are 85% of students in Columbus charter schools. Action for Children/Community Research Partners, April 2012. KidsOhio.org, 2010 KidsOhio.org

  26. How are Columbus-area students achieving academically? KidsOhio.org

  27. Kindergarten Readiness Assessment for Literacy (KRA-L): Columbus ranks #5 in the Ohio Urban 8, and #13 in Franklin County Ohio Urban 8 Franklin County 34% of entering Columbus kindergarteners need significant help learning to read. Ohio Department of Education, 2010-2011. Learn4Life Columbus. KidsOhio.org

  28. Value of Preschool • 87% of 4-year-olds whose mother has a college degree are in a preschool. • 55% of 4-year-olds whose mother is a high school dropout are in a preschool. • Columbus has efforts to improve kindergarten readiness that include: Columbus Kids’ Ready, Set, Learn!, Learn4Life Columbus, United Way of Central Ohio, and Head Start preschool programs. The RAND Corporation, 2012 KidsOhio.org

  29. Ohio’s 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee • Students in grades K-3 were assessed by September 30, 2012. • Schools are now providing intervention for all students identified as reading below grade level. • State education officials say that this new law aligns with Ohio’s Race to the Top plan to close achievement gaps, improve overall academic achievement, and increase college attendance. • Four Franklin County districts with poverty rates above 40% met the state standard rate of 75% passing. • If, by the end of third grade, a student is not assessed as reading at grade level, the student may be retained in third grade. Ohio Department of Education, 2012. KidsOhio.org

  30. Ohio 3rd grade reading assessment pass rates:Columbus ranks #5 in Ohio Urban 8, #16 in Franklin County Ohio Urban 8 Franklin County Ohio Department of Education, 2010-2011 *40% or more of students are economically disadvantaged KidsOhio.org

  31. Ohio's Third Grade Reading Test:Proficiency Levels of Columbus City Schools Compared to Charter Schools in Columbus • Columbus City Schools • Schools w/third grade: 75 • Total third grade test takers: 3,581 • Pass rate: 61% • Public Charter Schools in Columbus • Schools w/third grade: 28 • Total third grade test takers: 913 • Pass rate: 65.7% State standard is 75% of students scoring “proficient” or above. Ohio Department of Education, 2011. *Brick and mortar charter schools in Columbus Did not pass Passed KidsOhio.org

  32. 3rd Grade Reading Test in 15 districts attended by City of Columbus students:Percent of Economically Disadvantaged students passing KidsOhio.org

  33. Performance Index rankings:Columbus ranks #5 in Ohio Urban 8, #16 in Franklin County Ohio Urban 8 Franklin County Performance Index: A composite of student performance on all state tests. Ohio Department of Education, 2010-2011 KidsOhio.org

  34. Graduation rates:Columbus ranks #5 in Ohio Urban 8, #16 in Franklin County Ohio Urban 8 Franklin County *This is the five-year graduation rate. Ohio Department of Education, 2010 – there is a one-year lag in graduation rates. KidsOhio.org

  35. Student Enrollment:Number of students in Columbus City Schools by grade level and number of graduates Ohio Department of Education, 2009-2010 KidsOhio.org

  36. Measurable academic goals • Measurable academic goals • Columbus City Schools goals for 2013 • Increase graduation rate to 90%, up from 77.6% in 2010. • 75% of 4th graders will pass the state reading assessment, up from 67% in 2011. • 69.7% of 4th graders will pass the state math assessment, up from 59.4% in 2011. • 75% of 8th graders will pass the state reading assessment, up from 69% in 2011. • 68.2% of 8th graders will pass the state math assessment, up from 47.4% in 2011. Columbus City Schools, 2012 KidsOhio.org

  37. New Common Core State Academic Standards for pre-K - 12 • These standards were developed by state and local officials on a voluntary basis. • The standards are intended to be fewer, clearer, and deeper. • Schools are now implementing these standards. • Beginning in 2014, state tests will be more challenging. • In 2014, the state report card will likely have a more rigorous grading system. Ohio Department of Education, 2012 KidsOhio.org

  38. College Readiness in Columbus KidsOhio.org

  39. College Readiness, Mean ACT score:Columbus ranks #5 in Ohio Urban 8, #16 in Franklin County Ohio Urban 8 Franklin County ACT test results are one key predictor of college success. An ACT score report includes scores for each of the four subject-area tests (English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science). Scores range from 0-36. Ohio Department of Education, 2009-2010. ACT. KidsOhio.org

  40. Ohio’s College Readiness compared to the U.S.: ACT composite score of the top 10 ranking states, Ohio ranks #7 *28 states had 50% or more of graduates take the ACT. Minnesota Office of Higher Education, 2012 KidsOhio.org

  41. Local educators lead effort to increase the number of adults with 2-year degrees • Central Ohio Compact, educators and community leaders have set goals: • Increase the percentage of Franklin County adults who have earned a certificate, such as nursing, or an associate’s degree from 44% to 60% by 2025. • Improve college readiness by integrating high school and college curriculum and encouraging more high school students to earn college credit while in high school. • High school graduates who are prepared for college-level work without remediation are more likely to succeed in and complete college. • The majority of students taking remedial courses do not complete these courses or college. Columbus State Community College, 2012 KidsOhio.org

  42. Percent of entering college students taking remedial math or English in Ohio:Columbus ranks #4 in Ohio Urban 8, #16 in Franklin County Ohio Urban 8 Franklin County Students entering a post-secondary institution are required to take remediation classes when they are assessed below grade level in a specific subject. The students must pay college-level tuition to take these courses. Ohio Board of Regents: Fall 2007 KidsOhio.org

  43. National comparison:How do Ohio students compare with the U.S. average? Ohio’s 4th and 8th graders scored slightly higher than the national average on all four of the National Assessment of Education Progress assessments: math, reading, science, and writing. National Assessment of Educational Progress: Math data is from 2011, Reading data is from 2011, Science data is from 2011 for grade 8 and from 2009 for grade 4, Writing data is from 2002 for grade 4 and 2007 for grade 8. KidsOhio.org

  44. Adults with a 2-year or 4-year degree or higher:Columbus ranks #9 out of 16 benchmarked cities, 15 percentage points lower in 2-year degrees and 14 percentage points lower in 4-year degrees than Raleigh U.S. Census, 2010. Percentage rounded to nearest whole number. Benchmark cities selected by Columbus 2020. KidsOhio.org

  45. International comparison:How do U.S. students compare with the other G-8 Nations? G-8 countries include: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, United States. National Center for Education Statistics, Institute of Education Sciences: Comparative Indicators of Education in the United State and Other G-8 Countries: 2011. KidsOhio.org

  46. Summary • City of Columbus growth. • 131,000 City of Columbus students attend 6 types of schools • Comparing students in Columbus City Schools and charter schools with the Ohio Urban 8 and suburban districts. • Academic achievement • Kindergarten readiness • 3rd grade reading • College readiness • Remediation • College graduation rates • College graduates KidsOhio.org

  47. Summary – City of Columbus growth • City of Columbus growth. The City of Columbus grew from 350,000 people in 40 square miles in 1950 to nearly 800,000 people in 233 square miles in 2012. The population in the area of Columbus served by Columbus City Schools grew by 5% from 2000 to 2010 while the population in areas in Columbus served by suburban schools grew by 22%, or four times faster. 53,000 students living in Columbus attend 14 suburban districts and 49,000 attend Columbus City Schools (CCS). • 131,000 City of Columbus students attend 6 types of schools. 40% attend suburban district schools, 38% attend CCS, 10% attend public charter schools, 10% attend private/nonpublic schools, 2% use vouchers, and 500 are home-schooled. KidsOhio.org

  48. Summary – Columbus City Schools, Ohio Urban 8 and suburban districts • Diversity. Franklin County is growing more diverse: 47% of preschool children in Franklin County are children of color; nearly half of Franklin County’s K-12 students of color attend a suburban school district. • Economically disadvantaged students. In 11 suburban districts, more than 20% of students are economically disadvantaged. Statewide, the rate grew from 35% in 2006 to 45% in 2011. CCS’s rate is 82%. • Students with special needs. 15% of Ohio students have a special education need. In Franklin County, rates range from 9% in Dublin City Schools to 17% in CCS. • English Language Learners. 2.1% of Ohio students are English Language Learners; 11 Franklin County districts have rates above the state average; 9.7% of CCS’s students are English Language Learners and the district ranks third in Franklin County. • Public charter schools. Charter school students in Columbus have the same high rate of poverty (82%) as CCS students and more charter school students are children of color. KidsOhio.org

  49. Summary – Academic achievement • Kindergarten readiness. 19% of Ohio preschool children are unprepared for kindergarten; in CCS, it is 34%. • 3rd grade reading. Ohio’s new 3rd grade reading guarantee requires that students be assessed in grades K-3 and helped so they do not have to repeat 3rd grade; 61% of CCS 3rd graders passed the 3rd grade reading test compared to 80% statewide, 78% in Franklin County, and 65% in Columbus charter schools. 57% of economically disadvantaged 3rd graders passed in CCS, the lowest rate among the 15 districts attended by Columbus students. KidsOhio.org

  50. Summary – College readiness • College readiness. CCS’s students’ average ACT score was 17; the average statewide score was 21.8. • Remediation. 41% of students entering a public college in Ohio had to take remedial math or English; graduates in 9 Franklin County districts have rates above the state average, led by CCS at 65%. • High school graduation rate. The statewide graduation rate was 84.3%; CCS had a rate of 77.6% in 2010 and ranked 5th among the Ohio Urban 8 and 16th among Franklin County districts. • College graduates. 39% of Columbus adultsearned a 2-year degree or higher; Columbus ranks 9th among 16 benchmark cities selected by Columbus 2020. KidsOhio.org

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