Apples to Apples:

Apples to Apples:The research and the story it tells

Lisa Meyer, AVID District DirectorDr. Steven Travis, Coordinator for Data AnalysisDeer Park Independent School District, Texas

AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

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One day we asked ourselves….

What if we could compare AVID students to other students who are just like them; students who are demographically identical, but who are not in AVID?

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We Tracked 2 Cohorts

• We collected data on 2 cohorts from 8th to 12th grade

Cohort 1 was tracked from 2008-09 to 2012-13 Cohort 2 was tracked from 2009-10 to 2013-14

• Our data analysis only included students who were:

Asked to join AVID in 8th grade Enrolled in our district from 8th grade through 12th

grade

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AVID Recruitment:The Data-Driven Wide Net

• 75-95 Grade Average• Less than 10 absences• Less than 10 discipline referrals• Not already in PAP or GT classes• On track to graduate on a Texas

Recommended Graduation Plan

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Average demographics when students were offered to join AVID in 8th grade• Deer Park ISD At-A-Glance

• District Enrollment = 12,468• 8th Graders = 935• 52.0% White• 43.3% Hispanic• 2.6% African American• 39.5% Economically Disadvantaged

Average Enrollment over 2 years

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Where We StartedWho were those 8th Graders?

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8th Grade Demographics

DISTRICT 2 YR AVG (12,468)

2.6%

43.3%

52.0%2.2%

Ethnicity

African AmericanHispanicWhiteOther

COHORT 1 and 2 (524)

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1.9%

47.5%

48.9%

1.7%

Ethnicity

African Amer-icanHispanicWhiteOther

8th Grade Demographics

DISTRICT 2 YR AVG (12,467)

39.5%

60.5%

Economically Disadvantaged

Eco Dis Not Eco Dis

COHORT 1 and 2 (524)

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39.5%

60.5%

Economically Disadvantaged

Eco Dis Not Eco Dis

AVID - Participation x Years

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade0%

10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%

100%100.0%

75.0%

52.7%

39.9%

Percent of Cohort 1 and 2 in AVID

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AVID - Participation x Years

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade0

20406080

100120140160180200

148

111

7859

Number of Cohort 1 and 2 in AVID

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Comparing AVID and Non-AVID

Definitions

• Data referred to as “AVID,” pertains to students who were invited to be in AVID, accepted the invitation, and have been in AVID for all 4 years.

• Data referred to as “Non-AVID” pertains to students who were invited to be in AVID, but who did not ever become part of our AVID elective classes.

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Cohort 1 and 2 (524)

28.2%

71.8%

Accepted AVIDDeclined AVID

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Accepted AVID Invitation (148) vs. Declined AVID Invitation (376)

8th Graders

The Demographic Split

43.2%

52.0%

2.7% 2.1%

White HispanicAfr Am Other

51.1%45.7

%

1.6%1.7%

White HispanicAfr Am Other

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AVID Group / Accepted Invitation (148)Non-AVID Group / Declined Invitation (376)

8th Graders

Socio-Economic Status

41.2% 58.8

%

Eco DisNot Eco Dis

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AVID Group / Accepted Invitation (148)Non-AVID Group / Declined Invitation (376)

38.8% 61.2

%

Eco Dis Not Eco Dis

8th Graders

WHERE DID WE END UP?

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AVID vs. Non-AVIDAverage Discipline Referrals / Student

8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade0.00

0.50

1.00

1.50

2.00

2.50

0.99

1.77

2.091.87

0.68

1.31

1.89

0.82

Non-AVIDAVID

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Neither in AVID

Average Discipline Referrals / StudentHispanic Students

8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade0.00

0.50

1.00

1.50

2.00

2.50

3.00

1.16

2.09

2.512.22

0.61

1.32

2.15

1.04

Non-AVIDAVID

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Average Discipline Referrals / StudentWhite Students

8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade0.00

0.50

1.00

1.50

2.00

0.88

1.58

1.80

1.60

0.77

1.19

1.68

0.54

Non-AVIDAVID

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Average Discipline Referrals / StudentEconomically Disadvantaged Students

8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade0.00

0.50

1.00

1.50

2.00

2.50

3.00

1.01

1.92

2.54

2.15

0.61

1.67

1.93

0.75

Non-AVIDAVID

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More Definitions

• “TAKS” is the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills. The results are used for AYP and state accountability systems.

• “Met Standard” on TAKS means to have passed it and shown a sufficient understanding of the state curriculum.

• “Commended” on TAKS means to have passed considerably above the passing standard, at a high level of academic achievement.

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TAKS Math Commended

• Students who achieve commended performance:

1. Use multiple problem-solving strategies and logic to find reasonable solutions

2. Transfer math knowledge between abstract and concrete applications

3. Use connections among math concepts to make generalizations and apply them to new situations22

TAKS – Math – Commended

8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

45%

50%

16.8% 15.3%

6.3%

16.4%

18.2%20.3%

9.0%

24.7% Non-AVIDAVID

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TAKS – Math – Commended Hispanic Students

8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

45%

50%

18.8%

14.4%

5.4%

17.0%

24.7% 24.7%

11.3%

28.9%

Non-AVIDAVID

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TAKS – Math – Commended White Students

8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

45%

50%

15.6%

16.0%

5.9%

15.3%12.5%

17.2%

6.8%

22.2% Non-AVIDAVID

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TAKS – Math – Commended Economically Disadvantaged Students

8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

45%

50%

21.5%

15.6%

7.7%

18.6%

24.6%21.3%

15.6%

25.0% Non-AVIDAVID

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TAKS Reading Commended: Grade 9

• Students who achieve commended performance:

1. Can answer questions of varying levels of difficulty and support those answers with evidence from the text.

2. Can recognize similarities and differences across texts most of the time.

3. Read and comprehend more difficult texts independently

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ELA Commended Grades: 10-11

• Students who achieve commended performance:

1. Are able to draw insightful conclusions and make meaningful generalizations to develop a thorough understanding of a text

2. Are able to analyze ideas across texts most of the time

3. Develop ideas in depth and use organizational strategies that contribute to the effectiveness of a piece of writing

4. Produce writing that is engaging and authentic

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TAKS – Reading – Commended

8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

45%

50%43.9%

26.2%

11.0%15.1%

41.2%

25.7%

7.3%

18.2%

Non-AVIDAVID

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TAKS – Reading – Commended Hispanic Students

8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

45%

50%

38.8%

24.4%

8.4%11.3%

32.5%24.7%

8.1%

22.2% Non-AVIDAVID

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TAKS – Reading – Commended White Students

8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade0%5%

10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%50%55%60%

48.4%

26.7%

13.4%18.3%

50.0%

25.0%

7.0%

14.8%

Non-AVIDAVID

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TAKS – Reading – Commended Economically Disadvantaged Students

8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

45%

50%

40.3%

19.3%9.8%

14.4%

37.7%

26.2%

4.5%

25.0% Non-AVIDAVID

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Average GPA / Student

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade3.00

3.10

3.20

3.30

3.40

3.50

3.60

3.70

3.80

3.90

4.00

3.57

3.433.38

3.833.75

3.90

Non-AVIDAVID

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8th GPA – AVID = 89.98 and Non-AVID = 88.05

Average GPA / StudentHispanic Students

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade3.00

3.10

3.20

3.30

3.40

3.50

3.60

3.70

3.80

3.90

4.00

3.38

3.253.21

3.763.68

3.85

Non-AVIDAVID

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8th GPA – AVID = 89.69 and Non-AVID = 87.13

Average GPA / StudentWhite Students

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade3.00

3.10

3.20

3.30

3.40

3.50

3.60

3.70

3.80

3.90

4.00

3.71

3.573.52

3.91

3.79

3.93

Non-AVIDAVID

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8th GPA – AVID = 90.29 and Non-AVID = 88.77

Average GPA / StudentEconomically Disadvantaged Students

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade3.00

3.10

3.20

3.30

3.40

3.50

3.60

3.70

3.80

3.90

4.00

3.39

3.24 3.23

3.73 3.75

3.94

Non-AVIDAVID

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% who took the PSAT in 9th Grade

81.1%

18.9%

Took PSATDid not take PSAT

AVID Group (120 out of 148 took) Non-AVID Group (4 out of 376 took)

1.1%

98.9%

Took PSATDid not take PSAT

9th Graders

PSAT – 9th Graders – Scale Scores

AVID (120 out of 148) Non-AVID (4 out of 376)100

105

110

115

120

110.2 110.5

PSAT

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9th Graders

% who took the PSAT in 10th Grade

91.0%

9.0%

Took PSATDid not take PSAT

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AVID Group (101 out of 111 took) Non-AVID Group (330 out of 377 took)87.5

%

12.5%

Took PSATDid not take PSAT

10th Graders

PSAT – 10th Graders – Scale Scores

AVID (101 out of 111) Non-AVID (330 out of 377)100

105

110

115

120 117.8115.2

PSAT

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10th Graders

% who took the PSAT in 11th Grade

93.6%

6.4%

Took PSATDid not take PSAT

AVID Group (73 out of 78 took) Non-AVID Group (155 out of 371 took)41.8

%

58.2%

Took PSATDid not take PSAT

11th Graders

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PSAT – 11th Graders – Scale Scores

AVID (73 out of 78) Non-AVID (155 out of 371)100

105

110

115

120

125

130126.5

125.0

PSAT

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11th Graders

% who took the SAT in 11th Grade

83.3%

16.7%

Took SATDid not take SAT

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AVID Group (65 out of 78 took) Non-AVID Group (29 out of 371 took)

7.8%

92.2%

Took SATDid not take SAT

11th Graders

SAT 11th Graders – Scale Scores

AVID (65 out of 78) Non-AVID (29 out of 371)1000

1100

1200

1300

1400

1312.81289.7

SAT

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11th Graders

*First SAT score (if multiple attempts)

Average Advanced Academic Courses/Student

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade0.00

0.50

1.00

1.50

2.00

2.50

0.26 0.350.59 0.52

0.96

1.47

2.21 2.27

Non-AVIDAVID

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8th Grade Advanced Courses – none for both groups

Cohort 1 – Senior Survey

• 1. How well do you feel Deer Park ISD has prepared you for post-graduate plans?

AVID (23/25) NON-AVID (112/211)

o Extremely well prepared 47.8% 15.2% 82%

57%o Well prepared 34.8% 42.0%

o Neither well nor poorly 13.0% 29.5%

o Poorly prepared 0.0% 9.8%

o Completely unprepared 4.3% 3.6%

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Survey given at end of senior year, May 2013

Cohort 1 – Senior Survey

• 2. What are your educational plans for the year following graduation?

AVID (23/25) NON-AVID (111/211)

o Technical/vocational program 0.0% 8.1%

o Two-year junior college 47.8% 55.9%

o Four-year college/university 47.8% 27.0%

o Postpone education 4.3% 4.5%

o No plans further education/training 0.0% 4.5%

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Cohort 1 – Senior Survey

• 3. To how many colleges or universities have you applied?

AVID (23/25) NON-AVID (110/211)

o None 4.3% 39.1%

o One 4.3% 37.3%

o Two 4.3% 14.5%

o Three 26.1% 4.5%

o Four or more 60.9% 4.5%

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Cohort 1 – Senior Survey

• 4. To how many colleges or universities have you been accepted?

AVID (23/25) NON-AVID (110/211)

o None 13.0% 41.8%

o One 34.8% 40.0%

o Two 26.1% 12.7%

o Three 17.4% 1.8%

o Four or more 8.7% 3.6%

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Cohort 1 – Senior Survey

• 5. How many scholarships have you applied for?

AVID (23/25) NON-AVID (111/211)

o None 13.0% 65.8%

o One 0.0% 11.7%

o Two 4.3% 8.1%

o Three 8.7% 6.3%

o Four or more 73.9% 8.1%

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Cohort 1 – Senior Survey

• 6. How many scholarship offers have you received?

AVID (23/25) NON-AVID (111/211)

o None 43.5% 76.6%

o One 17.4% 10.8%

o Two 26.1% 9.0%

o Three 8.7% 1.8%

o Four or more 4.3% 1.8%

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Cohort 1 – Senior Survey

• 7. Have you completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?

AVID (22/25) NON-AVID (106/211)

o Yes 72.7% 38.7%

o No 27.3% 61.3%

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Cohort 1 – Senior Survey

• 8. In ten years, what type of employment do you anticipate having?

AVID (22/25) NON-AVID (110/211)

o None 4.5% 4.5%

o Plant or manufacturing 4.5% 10.9%

o Self-employed 31.8% 13.6%

o Service industry 13.6% 2.7%

o Professional field 45.5% 68.2%

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Cohort 1 – Senior Survey

• 9. In ten years, approximately what salary do you anticipate earning?

AVID (23/25) NON-AVID (110/211)

o Less than $20,000 / year 0.0% 4.5%

o $20,000 to $40,000 / year 8.7% 8.2%

o $40,000 to $70,000 / year 47.8% 30.0%

o $70,000 to $100,000 / year 17.4% 27.3%

o Over $100,000 / year 26.1% 30.0%

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What’s Next?

• Complete the data report for the cohort’s senior year

• Other data as seems appropriate

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IN THEIR OWN WORDSThe AVID Experience…

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Contact Information• Lisa L. Meyer Director of Social Studies and Advanced Academic Programs lmeyer@dpisd.org 832-668-7112

• Dr. Steven Travis Coordinator for Data Analysis stravis@dpisd.org 832-668-7122

• Deer Park ISD website: www.dpisd.org57