School district data collection and comparative analysis
You have been tasked by the board of education to design a community presentation about financial resources and student performance. Using the state of OHIO websites, look-up your districts most recent financial data. (Marlington Local Schools IRN 049882) Also obtain a copy of the districts Annual Financial Report (AFR) and district report card for the same fiscal year. Compare your school district with at least three other local school districts of similar size and demographic make-up. Collect, analyze and interpret the data to demonstrate your knowledge of the school report card and ability to research any other financial/student performance data available to the public or on the state website. Test your findings by sharing it with an administrator from your district.
Areas for data collection should include: the diverse make-up of student body and community, socio-economic status (free and reduced lunch), standardized (state and national) testing results, etc. Likewise, financial data may include issues of wealth, tax base, budget, cost per pupil, reserves, and enrollments.
Analyze your data to determine the strengths and weakness of your school district about student performance and financial resources. How does your districts student performance compare to the other districts when accounting for financial resources? Include graphs and charts to demonstrate this information. Your paper should be 5-6 pages long. Your paper should be organized as follows:
1. Demographics: Your school district and those chosen for comparison purposes.
2. Analysis: Compare your district to the other three districts with respect to district resources, finances and student performance. Use the research you did in assignment #2 to assess class size and teacher compensation in each district. Include graphs and charts as appropriate.
3. Strengths/Weaknesses: What are the strengths/weaknesses of your district relative to student finances/performance when compared to the other districts?
4. Ranking: Rank all four districts from most efficient to least efficient (i.e., 1 through 4 based on whos getting the most bang for the buck?). Provide an explanation as to how you arrived at your rankings. What do you believe the impact of the results of your ranking would be on promoting trust about how district resources are spent in your community?
An outline for your paper follows:
1. Title Page
2. Abstract
3. Body of Paper
a. Demographics describe your school demographics and those you have chosen to compare it with (note: make sure it is comparable with regard to key benchmarks such as size, type, % low income, etc.
b. Analysis
c. Strengths/Weaknesses
d. Ranking as part of your ranking section you must have a summary table with the following data for each school district: Rank, district enrollment, % low income, per pupil expenditure, and some type of student performance indicator,
4. References (APA; Four different sources of which the textbook can only count as one are required for a rating of Exceeds Expectations; sources must be citied in the paper )
5. Appendices (If any)
ODE similar District Methodology: http://webapp2.ode.state.oh.us/similar_districts/
Run a 2019 Similar District Grouping:
Suggested Districts: Minerva Local, Stark County (IRN 049890), Triway Local, Wayne County (IRN 050591), Cloverleaf Local, Medina County (IRN 048488)
Five year Forecasts: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Finance-and-Funding/Five-Year-Forecasts/Five-Year-Forecast-Traditional-Districts-and-JVSDs
This page will give you how to read a five year forecast and understand to financial side.
Annual Reports: http://education.ohio.gov/About/Annual-Reports
This page will give you data on districts mentioned above
The Ohio Department of Education website should have all data you will need for paper.
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