School Accountability Report Card

Reported for School Year 2006-07

Published During 2007-08

 

The School Accountability Report Card (SARC), which is required by law to be published annually, contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. More information about SARC requirements is available at the California Department of Education (CDE) Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. DataQuest, an online data tool at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/ap1/http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest, contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state.

 

 

 

I. About This School 

Contact Information 

This section provides the schools contact information. 

School 

District 

School Name 

Washington Middle  

District Name 

Bakersfield City  

Street 

1101 Noble Ave.  

Phone Number 

(661) 631-4600 

City, State, Zip 

Bakersfield  , CA  93305-1928 

Web Site 

www.bcsd.com 

Phone Number 

(661) 631-5810 

Superintendent 

Mike  Lingo 

Principal 

Armando  Carrillo 

E-mail Address 

supt@bcsd.com 

E-mail Address 

carrilloa@bcsd.com 

CDS Code

15-63321-6009179 

 

School Description and Mission Statement 

This section provides information about the school’s goals and programs. 

This is the nineteenth year of the School Accountability Report Card that was established by Proposition 98, an initiative passed by California voters.  As you read the Report Card, you will gain a better understanding of Washington as a school with a record for improvements; a faculty that is professionally skilled and personally committed to meeting the learning technology and social needs of students; a student body which is enthusiastic and motivated to perform well.  We are a middle school serving 6th, 7th and 8th grade students.

 

Washington Middle School is located in the northeast, in a middle class neighborhood. We are a neighborhood school, as most students in the Washington attendance area live within walking distance.

 

Our mission at Washington Middle School is to develop successful students who; know how to solve problems, are capable of being lifelong learners and are capable of being responsible community members.  Staff members strive to provide a positive and effective integrated learning environment, as well as, respect and appreciation for self and others.

 

 

Opportunities for Parental Involvement 

This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.  

Washington’s Middle School Parents involvement is encouraged throughout the year with the following meetings, activities and/or committees: 

  • Back To School Night: State Standards are provided and explained to parents during Back To School Night
  • Title I Parent Meeting: All parents are invited each year to attend a meeting focusing on Categorical Funds and how they are used to improve student achievement at Washington.
  • School Site Council: Parents form 25% of the council and oversee the implementation of the school plan.  All parents are welcome to attend the School Site Council meetings.  Meeting times and dates are announced in the newsletters.
  • English Learner Advisory Committee: Parents are nominated and sit on the committee in an advisory capacity for School Site Council.
  • School Advisory Committee: Parents are nominated and sit on the committee in an advisory capacity for School Site Council.
  • Parent communications consist of monthly newsletters, letters, and telephone contacts by Principal, Vice-Principal, office staff and teachers.
  • Parents are encouraged to attend Parent University Classes, which are sponsored by district Title 1 parental involvement.  Classes are held in the fall and again in spring.  Information is sent home periodically.
  • AVID Parent Nights: Parents of AVID students are formally invited to attend scheduled conference nights focusing on: school expectations, study skills, program overview, high school exit requirements and college presentations.
  • Quarterly Parent Nights to promote parent involvement.  Topics include technology, writing and reading with students, and homework night.
  • Parents are encouraged to join the Parent Associations and it’s activities to generate funds for school projects and to promote parent-home connection.
  • Award assemblies are held each trimester for Principal’s List, Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance.

 

 Washington Middle School’s staff encourages parent participation in all areas.  Parents feel they are welcome in the school.  The district, in order to meet the needs of the school community, provides parent education programs.  Agreed-upon principles guide the way people make decisions, interact, work, and learn together.  Parents and community members are confident about school staff’s ability to meet the learning needs of children.  A common purpose is evident among members of the school community.  Students, staff members and parents acknowledge and celebrate the special contributions of others within the school.  Students, staff members, and parents accept and share the responsibility for discipline.

 

Student Enrollment by Grade Level 

This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school. 

Grade Level 

Number of Students 

Grade 6 

138 

Grade 7 

251 

Grade 8 

202 

Total Enrollment 

591 

 

 

Student Enrollment by Group 

 

This table displays the percent of students enrolled at the school who are identified as being in a particular group. 

 

Group 

Percent of Total Enrollment 

Group 

Percent of Total Enrollment 

African American 

8.29  %

White (not Hispanic) 

11.34  %

American Indian or Alaska Native 

2.2  %

Multiple or No Response 

1.02  %

Asian 

0.17  %

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 

89  %

Filipino 

0.17  %

English Learners 

24  %

Hispanic or Latino 

76.82  %

Students with Disabilities 

10  %

 

 

 

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary) 

 

This table displays by subject area the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom). 

 

Subject 

2004-05 

2005-06 

2006-07 

Avg. Class Size 

Number of Classrooms 

Avg. Class Size 

Number of Classrooms 

Avg. Class Size 

Number of Classrooms 

1-20 

23-32 

33+ 

1-20 

23-32 

33+ 

1-20 

23-32 

33+ 

English 

28.3 

5 

31 

10 

29.9 

8 

18 

16 

28.1 

11 

31 

6 

Mathematics 

25.2 

10 

13 

3 

26.2 

5 

13 

4 

26.0 

5 

14 

2 

Science 

32.1 

 

10 

10 

31.5 

2 

8 

10 

24.6 

6 

6 

2 

Social Science 

30.6 

 

14 

7 

31.2 

1 

11 

8 

31.4 

4 

10 

3 

 

 

 

II. School Climate 

 

School Safety Plan 

 

This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan. 

 

Washington established its Comprehensive School Safety Plan in 1998.  A law enforcement officer specializing in safety provided direction in the establishment of the School Safety Plan.  Washington’s School Safety Plan is current and is updated annually.  Key elements of Washington’s School Safety Plan include the following: (a) routine and emergency disaster procedures; (b) suspension, and expulsion procedures; (c) teacher notification of pupils with a specific discipline history; (d) child abuse reporting procedures, (e) the district’s sexual harassment policy; (f) school crime data; (g) the student dress code; (h) safe entrance and exit procedures; (i) the civil defense and disaster plan; and (j) discipline rules and procedures.  Our overall goal is to maintain a safe and orderly school environment conducive to learning.

 

 

 

Suspensions and Expulsions 

 

This table displays the rate of suspensions and expulsions (the total number of incidents divided by the total enrollment) at the school and district levels for the most recent three-year period. 

 

Rate 

School 

District 

2004-05 

2005-06 

2006-07 

2004-05 

2005-06 

2006-07 

Suspensions 

92.3  

82.9  

97.5  

42.6  

43.3  

47.1  

Expulsions 

0.9  

1.9  

2.9