This lesson explores the TXPRO Closing the Gaps tab. This page provides data, visuals, and calculation information regarding Domain 3: Closing the Gaps, and the related projected scores.
Before You Begin
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Where to Start
- Select the Closing the Gaps tab.
- Select the desired District/Campus and Accountability Year to view Closing the Gaps data for.
The District/Campus and Accountability Year options can be changed at any time while viewing the Closing the Gaps page to compare and contrast data from different sites and academic years.
District View
When the District is selected, only the Domain 3: Closing the Gaps visual displays. The District does not receive its own individualized score, but is scored based on the cumulative scores of the included Campuses, as portrayed in the Calculation table.
When the District is selected, only the Domain 3: Closing the Gaps visual appears. This displays a donut chart of the overall projected score for Domain 3 for the entire district, including the projected rating, numeric score out of 100, and threshold level and color.
- To learn more about how the projected Domain 3 score is determined, select How was the Domain 3 score calculated?
Calculation
- The Calculation tab is automatically selected.
The Closing the Gaps score is calculated from four different data components, Academic Achievement Status, Academic Growth or Federal Graduation Rate Status, English Language Proficiency Status, and Student Success or School Quality Status. Each contributing Campus is listed, along with its Scaled Score, the Weight percentage, and the resultant Weighted Points.
Methodology
- Select the Methodology tab to view the reasoning behind the Calculation table.
The raw Closing the Gaps domain score is the sum of the weighted scores of each component. This raw score is adjusted to a scaled score, which is then used to determine the rating label for Domain 3, and to determine the overall accountability score of the campus.
Weights for Elementary and Middle Schools
- Academic Achievement component - 30%
- Academic Growth component - 50%
- English Language proficiency - 10%
- Student Success component - 10%
Weights for High Schools/K-12s
- Academic Achievement component - 50%
- Federal Graduation/Academic Growth component - 10%
- English Language proficiency - 10%
- School Quality/Student Success component - 30%
Districts
District domain ratings are calculated using a proportionality method. The campus weight determines how much a campus grad proportionally impacts the district rating. This methodology only considers campus enrollment counts for grades 3-12, excludes Not Rated and paired campuses, is applied to each domain, and includes campuses evaluated under alternative education accountability.
A campus must have 10 assessment results in both subjects, 10 assessments in RLA, and 10 assessments in mathematics for all student groups, and meet minimum size for at least four indicators in the Academic Achievement component to be evaluated on the Closing the Gaps domain. If a campus does not meet minimum size, the Closing the Gaps domain is not evaluated.
If Federal Graduation Status is not available, then Academic Growth Status is used. If School Quality Status is not available, then Student Success Status is used.
Campus View
The first visual displayed on the Closing the Gaps page is Domain 3: Closing the Gaps. This displays a donut chart of the overall projected score for Domain 3, including the projected rating, numeric score out of 100, and threshold level and color.
- To learn more about how the projected Domain 3 score is determined, select How was the Domain 3 score calculated?
Calculation
- The Calculation tab is automatically selected.
The Closing the Gaps score is calculated from four different data components, Academic Achievement Status, Academic Growth or Federal Graduation Rate Status, English Language Proficiency Status, and Student Success or School Quality Status. The Percent of Evaluated Indicators Met is calculated for each component, and each is given a Weighted Component Score based on each component's Weight percentage, which are combined to provide the Raw Score. The Scaled Score is calculated from the Raw Score, providing the Projected Rating.
Methodology
- Select the Methodology tab to view the reasoning behind the Calculation table.
The raw Closing the Gaps domain score is the sum of the weighted scores of each component. This raw score is adjusted to a scaled score, which is then used to determine the rating label for Domain 3, and to determine the overall accountability score of the campus.
Weights for Elementary and Middle Schools
- Academic Achievement component - 30%
- Academic Growth component - 50%
- English Language proficiency - 10%
- Student Success component - 10%
Weights for High Schools/K-12s
- Academic Achievement component - 50%
- Federal Graduation/Academic Growth component - 10%
- English Language proficiency - 10%
- School Quality/Student Success component - 30%
Districts
District domain ratings are calculated using a proportionality method. The campus weight determines how much a campus grad proportionally impacts the district rating. This methodology only considers campus enrollment counts for grades 3-12, excludes Not Rated and paired campuses, is applied to each domain, and includes campuses evaluated under alternative education accountability.
A campus must have 10 assessment results in both subjects, 10 assessments in RLA, and 10 assessments in mathematics for all student groups, and meet minimum size for at least four indicators in the Academic Achievement component to be evaluated on the Closing the Gaps domain. If a campus does not meet minimum size, the Closing the Gaps domain is not evaluated.
If Federal Graduation Status is not available, then Academic Growth Status is used. If School Quality Status is not available, then Student Success Status is used.
The second visual displayed on the Closing the Gaps page is Components of Domain 3. This displays a bar chart of each component score that makes up Domain 3, including Academic Achievement Status, Academic Growth or Federal Graduation Rate Status, English Language Proficiency Status, and Student Success or School Quality Status. If scores are not available or are null for a component, then that component will not be shown on the chart.
Percentage of Goals Met
- The Percentage of Goals Met tab is automatically selected.
- Hover the cursor over any of the chart bars to view a text popup of the component and the percentage represented.
Scores
- Select the Weighted Scores tab to view a bar chart of the Scores for each Component.
The third visual displayed on the Closing the Gaps page is the Academic Achievement Status card, which is based on answering the question, "How are the students that belong to various student groups performing in Reading and Math?" This displays a donut chart of the Academic Achievement Status, including a percentage of goals met, and the criteria for how that score is calculated.
A campus must have 10 assessment results in both subjects, 10 assessments in RLA, and 10 assessments in mathematics for all student groups, and meet minimum size for at least four indicators in the Academic Achievement component to be evaluated on the Closing the Gaps domain. If a campus does not meet minimum size, the Closing the Gaps domain is not evaluated.
Overview
- The Overview tab is automatically selected.
- An explanation of how the Academic Achievement Status Score is calculated is provided.
- The Academic Achievement Status score domain is evaluated based on students' level of performance in STAAR tests of Reading and Math. The school/district receives credit when the assessment level of the students are at Meets Grade Level or above standard.
- Academic Achievement Status score is calculated by comparing each student group's performance to the Academic Achievement performance targets for the year.
Score Computation
- Select the Score Computation tab to view a table displaying the data used to determine the Academic Achievement Status percentage. This table is divided between ELA/Reading and Mathematics, and each subject provides the Performance Target, percentage of students at Meets Grade Level or Above, if the minimum size is met, and if the target is met for each student group. These figures are then calculated for the percent of Total Indicators Met out of Total Evaluated Indicators, for the final Percentage of Evaluated Indicators Met.
The fourth visual displayed on the Closing the Gaps page is the Academic Growth or Federal Graduation Rate Status card, which is based on answering the question, "Are students from different groups improving in Reading and Math from year to year, or are they graduating on time?" This displays a donut chart of the Academic Growth Component OR Federal Graduation Status score, including the percentage of goals met, and the criteria for how that score is calculated.
A campus must have 10 assessment results in both subjects, 10 assessments in RLA, and 10 assessments in mathematics for all student groups, and meet minimum size for at least four indicators in the Academic Achievement component to be evaluated on the Closing the Gaps domain. If a campus does not meet minimum size, the Closing the Gaps domain is not evaluated.
Overview
- The Overview tab is automatically selected.
- An explanation of how the Academic Growth or Federal Graduation Rate Status is calculated is provided.
- The Academic Growth Component score is evaluated based on percentage of assessment results that maintained proficiency or met the growth expectations in STAAR Reading and Math tests. It is calculated by comparing each student group's performance to the Academic Growth performance targets for the year.
- The Federal Graduation Status score gives credit to schools/districts with students who graduate. It is calculated by comparing each student group's 4-year Federal Graduation rate to the Federal Graduation rate performance targets for the year.
Score Computation
- Select the Score Computation tab to view a table displaying the data used to determine the Academic Growth or Federal Graduation Rate Status. This table is divided between Academic Growth ELA/Reading and Mathematics, and the Federal Graduation Rate. Each Academic Growth subject provides the Performance Target, Academic Growth Score, if the minimum size is met, and if the target is met for each student group. The Federal Graduation Rate provides the Performance Target, Percent Graduation, if the minimum size is met, and if the target is met for each student group. These figures are then calculated for the percent of the Total Indicators Met out of Total Evaluated Indicators, for the final Percentage of Evaluated Indicators Met.
The fifth visual displayed on the Closing the Gaps page is the English Language Proficiency Status card, which is based on answering the question, "Are current English language learners progressing towards achieving English language proficiency?" This displays a donut chart of the English Language Proficiency score, including the percentage of goals met, and the criteria for how that score is calculated.
Overview
- The Overview tab is automatically selected.
- An explanation of how the English Language Proficiency score is calculated is provided.
- The English Language Proficiency score measures an English Learner's progress towards attaining proficiency in the English language. Current English learners are the only students who are evaluated in this component.
- English Language Proficiency score is calculated using the TELPAS results of current English learners of grades K to 12 and comparing it against the English Language Proficiency performance target for the year.
Score Computation
- Select the Score Computation tab to view a table displaying the data used to determine the English Language Proficiency Status. The Performance Target, TELPAS Progress Rate, if the minimum size is met, Points Earned, and if the target is met are displayed, calculated for the Total Indicators Met out of the Total Evaluated Indicators, for the final Percentage of Evaluated Indicators Met, and Component Score.
The sixth visual displayed on the Closing the Gaps page is the Student Success or School Quality Status card, which is based on answering the question, "How are students that belong to various student groups performing on STAAR tests or are they prepared for success after high school?" This displays a donut chart of the Student Success Status score OR the School Quality Success Status score, including the percentage of goals met, and the criteria for how that score is calculated.
A campus must have 10 assessment results in both subjects, 10 assessments in RLA, and 10 assessments in mathematics for all student groups, and meet minimum size for at least four indicators in the Academic Achievement component to be evaluated on the Closing the Gaps domain. If a campus does not meet minimum size, the Closing the Gaps domain is not evaluated.
Overview
- The Overview tab is automatically selected.
- An explanation of how the Student Success Status score or School Quality Success Status score is calculated is provided.
- The Student Success Status Score is evaluated based on students' level of performance in STAAR tests in all subject areas. The Student Success Status score is calculated by comparing each student group's performance to the Student Success performance targets for the year.
- The School Quality Success Status score measures graduates' preparedness for college, the workforce, or the military. It is calculated by comparing each students group's CCMR readiness to the School Quality Success performance targets for the year.
Score Computation
- Select the Score Computation tab to view a table displaying the data used to determine the Student Success or School Quality Status. This table is divided between Student Success and School Quality. The Student Success section provides the Performance Target, STAAR Component Score, if the minimum size is met, Points Earned, and if the target is met for each student group. The School Quality section provides the Performance Target, percent of students meeting CCMR, if the minimum size is met, Points Earned, and if the target is met for each student group. These figures are then calculated for the percent of the Total Indicators Met out of Total Evaluated Indicators, for the final Percentage of Evaluated Indicators Met and Component Score.
Next Steps
Now that you've learned about each of the three domains, take a look at the Campus Comparison.