North Sevier Middle School - Trust Land Report 2012-13
November 7, 2013
Dear Patrons,
Each year, schools around Utah receive monies from the Utah State School Land Trust. These monies are
used to improve our abilities to educated students and are controlled by our own NSMS School
Community Council. In compliance with the law, this information of our final 2012-13 Trust Land
Report is being provided to you. It will provide you with a summary of how the money was spent and
results of our 2013 spring testing.
2012-13 Expenditures:
• 8 classroom projectors were purchased to replace old, outdated projectors.
• Ceiling mounts and cables were purchased to increase flexibility and efficiency of projector and
document camera use in the classroom.
• Brain Pop Online Software was purchased for the entire school for a two-year period.
• Some monies used to purchase new books for our media center to maintain current reading
selections.
2012-13 Test Results:
Because we use the NWEA test in the fall, winter, and spring, we are able to not only measure grade level
proficiency, but also growth as well. The percentages of students reported hereafter that obtained growth,
obtained a full years growth based on their individual level as measured in the fall testing. This includes
students at ALL academic levels. Sevier School District Goals were that we would have 60% proficiency
OR growth in Language & Reading and 70% proficiency OR growth in Math & Science. We obtained
the following results:
6th– Language 68% Proficient 82% Growth
6th– Reading 45% Proficient 43% Growth
6th- Math 63% Proficient 59% Growth
6th– Science 79% Proficient 95% Growth
7th– Language 61% Proficient 47% Growth
7th– Reading 49% Proficient 60% Growth
7th- Math 70% Proficient 70% Growth
7th– Science 93% Proficient 94% Growth
8th– Language 65% Proficient 54% Growth
8th– Reading 56% Proficient 47% Growth
8th- Math 54% Proficient 58% Growth
8th– Science 85% Proficient 82% Growth
As can be observed, NSMS achieved 8 of the 12 goals by obtaining either proficiency or growth in each
subject/grade level. The vast majority of our students achieved growth during this school year. The
reported growth is only those students that achieved a FULL years growth. We will continue to strive to
make this happen for all students at all levels.
If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact me at the school.
Sincerely,
Rod Hinck - Principal
NSMS Trust Lands Final Report for 2011-12
October 30, 2012
Dear Patrons,
Each year, schools around Utah receive monies from the Utah State School Land Trust. These monies are used to improve our abilities to educated students and are controlled by our own NSMS School Community Council. In compliance with the law, this information of our final 2011-12 Trust Land Report is being provided to you. It will provide you with a summary of how the money was spent and results of our 2012 spring testing.
2011-12 Expenditures:
· 14 laptop computers were obtained to enhance our mobile labs for use in the classrooms.
· 8 classroom projectors were purchased to replace old, outdated projectors.
· Cable & switches were purchased to increase flexibility and efficiency of projector and document camera use in the classroom.
· Some monies used to purchase new books for our media center to maintain current reading selections.
2011-12 Test Results:
Because we use the NWEA test in the fall, winter, and spring, we are able to not only measure grade level proficiency, but also growth as well. The percentages of students reported hereafter that obtained growth, obtained a full years growth based on their individual level as measured by fall testing. Sevier School District Goals are that we would have 60% proficiency OR growth in Language & Reading and 70% proficiency OR growth in Math & Science. We obtained the following results:
6th– Language 74% Proficient/71% Growth 6th– Reading 63% Proficient/60% Growth
6th- Math 72% Proficient/49% Growth 6th– Science 97% Proficient//99% Growth
7th– Language 72% Proficient/68% Growth 7th– Reading 65% Proficient/60% Growth
7th- Math 63% Proficient/79% Growth 7th– Science 88% Proficient/92% Growth
8th– Language 64% Proficient/65% Growth 8th– Reading 60% Proficient/73% Growth
8th- Math 71% Proficient/73% Growth 8th– Science 77% Proficient/77% Growth
This was an excellent year for NSMS. As can be observed, NSMS achieved ALL 12 goals by obtaining either proficiency or growth in every subject area at every grade level. In fact, NSMS obtained BOTH proficiency AND growth in 10 of the 12 areas. We also were at or above the school district averages in 17 of 24 measurements. It should be noted that in over 90% of the tests administered our students achieved proficiency, growth, or both.
If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact me at the school.
Sincerely,
Rod Hinck - Principal