District 6 & University Prep

Presentation to Greeley-Evans School District 6 Board of Education

February 11, 2019

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 Agenda
I. Our People
II. Our Partnership
III. Our Passion
IV. Our Population
V. Our Performance
VI. Our Potential

Greeley-Evans School District 6

 Our People
Who are we and why do we do this work?

Greeley-Evans School District 6

Personal Introductions

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 Our Partnership
Where have we been over the last 13 months?

Greeley-Evans School District 6

 A Timeline of Our Work Together

Oct./Nov.
Jan. 2018 May 2018 Jan. 2019
2018

- Initial Meeting w/ - Meeting with - District 6 Principals & - On-the-ground

Deirdre and David District 6 Sr. Leaders Sr. Leaders Visit U Prep community-based work
and Funding - Full Meeker Elementary kicks off in Greeley-Evans
Community Staff Visit U Prep

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 Our Passion
Why do we do this work?

Greeley-Evans School District 6

Why do we do this work?

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A Note from a U Prep Mother

October 9, 2017

Hi Mr. Singer and the U Prep Team,

Charisma and Zaire here. We wanted to reach out to you to send you a very special thank you. Zaire
is now attending DSST Conservatory Green and has been excelling in his education. He’s decided to
run for student council Vice President and has joined the debate club. I personally, as a mother, want
to thank you and the staff of University Prep. I’m really beginning to see the positive effect you all
had on Zaire and the professional young man he has become. Whenever he achieves something he
always mentions how all of you had an important role in him being the young man he is today.

I want to say thank you and let you guys know that what you’re doing with kids will stick with them
long after they leave you. We love you guys and appreciate the effort you put in to helping Zaire find
himself.

Thank you.

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 THE REALITY OF EDUCATION FOR
OUR CHILDREN IN AMERICA
% of Children Earning Four-Year College Degrees

77%

40%
Students living in Privilege

6% 9%
Students Living in Poverty

1974 2014

Greeley-Evans School District 6

 A 2002 Census Bureau study estimated that in 1999, the average lifetime earnings of a
Bachelor’s degree holder was $2.7 million (2009 dollars), 75 percent more than that
earned by high school graduates in 1999. Today, we find similar numbers — but since 1999,
the premium on college education has grown to 84 percent.

https://www2.ed.gov/policy/highered/reg/hearulemaking/2011/collegepayoff.pdf

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The report, compiled annually by the Colorado Department of Higher
Education, uses data from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) to analyze
degree programs offered by state public and private institutions, as well as
predict future workforce needs.

The report found that Colorado's highly educated workforce will continue to
be in-demand, with 74 percent of jobs requiring some level of
postsecondary education or training by 2020.
https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2015/02/09/colorado-job-report-pinpoints-sectors-with-most.html

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 Our Population
Who do we currently serve?

Greeley-Evans School District 6

 2018-19 University Prep – Arapahoe St. University Prep – Steele St.
Grade Levels Served K – 5th Gr. K – 5th Gr.
# of Students Served 351 310
% of FRL Students 86% 90.6%
% of Minority Students 94% 95.5%
% of ELL Students 11.1% 54.5%
% of Students w/ IEPs 9.1% 13.2%
Quick History: Arapahoe St. was opened as a small “fresh Steele St. was opened as a full school
start” school with 100 K and 1st grade restart of a chronically failing public
students in the 2011-12 school year and charter school in fall of 2016. U Prep
grew one grade level at a time until took over all grades in a single year,
becoming a full K – 5th grade campus in the launching with roughly 230 students and
2015-16 school year. The campus is now in grew enrollment by 35% over its first
its 8th year of operation. three years. The campus is now in its 3rd
year of operation.
*Both campuses are 100% tuition-free public charter schools within DPS

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 Our Performance
How are our children doing in comparison to their
peers and what do our families think about our
program?

Greeley-Evans School District 6

 3rd – 5th Grade
A look at overall elementary performance

Greeley-Evans School District 6

 2017-18 - CMAS PROFICIENCY – Elementary Grades (3rd – 5th)
% of Students Meeting/Exceeding Expectations
Math ELA
60%

50%
45% 46%
44% 42%
41%
40%
36% 35%
34%
32%

U PREP - ARAPAHOE ST.

U PREP - ARAPAHOE ST.

U PREP - ARAPAHOE ST.

30%
26%

U PREP - STEELE ST.

U PREP - STEELE ST.

U PREP - STEELE ST.

20%
19% 19%

10%

0%
U Prep Neighborhood District 6 DPS State U Prep - Arapahoe St. U Prep - Steele St.

Greeley-Evans School District 6

 2017-18 CMAS MEDIAN GROWTH PERCENTILES (MGP) - Elementary Grades (4th & 5th)
Understanding U Prep Performance in Comparison with the State, Denver, and the Neighborhoods we Serve

MATH ELA
70

62 62 62 60.5
60
54
52
50 50
50
45
40
40

U PREP - ARAPAHOE ST.

U PREP - ARAPAHOE ST.

30

U PREP - STEELE ST.

U PREP - STEELE ST.

20

10

0
U Prep's Neighborhood State District U Prep - Arapahoe St. U Prep - Steele St.

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 Zooming In
Our continuing 5th Graders
- Where are children academically when they leave
our campuses?

Greeley-Evans School District 6

 2017-18 CMAS - 5th Grade - Math & English Language Arts
% of Students Meeting/Exceeding Expectations
U Prep's Neighborhood District 6 DPS U Prep - Steele St. U Prep - Arapahoe St.
80%

70% 66%

60% 57% 58%

50%
42% 43%

U PREP - ARAPAHOE ST.

U PREP - ARAPAHOE ST.

40%
33% 34%

U PREP - STEELE ST.

U PREP - STEELE ST.

U PREP - STEELE ST.

30%
25%
22%
20%
15%

10%

0%
MATH ELA

Greeley-Evans School District 6

 2017-18 CMAS MEDIAN GROWTH PERCENTILES (MGP) - 5th GR.
Understanding U Prep Performance in Comparison with the State, Denver, District 6 and and the Neighborhoods we Serve

MATH ELA
100

90 88

80 78
75
70
62
60 57
54
50 50 49 50
46

U PREP - ARAPAHOE ST.

U PREP - ARAPAHOE ST.

50
44

U PREP - STEELE ST.

U PREP - STEELE ST.
40

U PREP - ARAPAHOE ST.

U PREP - ARAPAHOE ST.
30

U PREP - STEELE ST.

U PREP - STEELE ST.
20

10

0
State U Prep's Neighborhood District 6 DPS U Prep - Arapahoe St. U Prep - Steele St.

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 2017-18 CMAS PERFORMANCE
5th GRADE MATH (% Meets/Exceeds Expectations)
Analyzing Poverty & Proficiency (105 schools serving 5th Gr. in DPS)
100%

90%

80%
U PREP - Arapahoe St. U PREP - Steele St.
70%
% Meet / Exceed Expectations

60%
58.2% 57.1%
50%

U PREP - ARAPAHOE ST.

U PREP - ARAPAHOE ST.
40%

U PREP - STEELE ST.

U PREP - STEELE ST.
U PREP - ARAPAHOE ST.
U PREP - ARAPAHOE ST.
30%

U PREP - STEELE ST.

U PREP - STEELE ST.
20%

10%

0%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

% of Students Living in Poverty (Free & Reduced Lunch)

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 2017-18 CMAS PERFORMANCE
5th GRADE ELA (% Meets/Exceeds Expectations)
Analyzing Poverty & Proficiency (105 schools serving 5th Gr. in DPS)
100%

90%

80%
U PREP - Arapahoe St.

70%
% Meet / Exceed Expectations

65.5%
60%
U PREP - Steele St.

50%

U PREP - ARAPAHOE ST.

U PREP - ARAPAHOE ST.
42.9%

U PREP - STEELE ST.

U PREP - STEELE ST.
40%

U PREP - ARAPAHOE ST.

U PREP - ARAPAHOE ST.
30%

U PREP - STEELE ST.

U PREP - STEELE ST.
20%

10%

0%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

% of Students Living in Poverty (Free & Reduced Lunch)

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 Parent Satisfaction
Based on DPS Survey Results

Greeley-Evans School District 6

 Parent Satisfaction – 2017-18 DPS Survey (May 2018)
*66% return rate for U Prep (family completion)
– Note: DPS response rate of 42% across the district

Question/Statement Arapahoe St. Steele St.

I would recommend this school to others. 92.3% 91%
How satisfied are you with parent-teacher conferences that provide
information that is clear, usable, and linked to my child's learning. 96.9% 99.1%
How satisfied are you with your child ́s school ́s ability to provide
academic support needed to meet your child ́s needs. 94% 95.5%
The school creates a school environment that helps children learn. 96.2% 97.3%
My child ́s school is a safe place to learn. 94% 99.1%
The teachers care about his/her success. 97.8% 98.2%
My child ́s school motivates my child to work hard. 95.1% 95.3%
My child ́s school prepares him/her for the next academic year. 94.9% 95.8%
My child ́s school prepares him/her for college and career. 95.9% 91.7%

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 Our Potential
University Prep is genuinely excited about the possibilities of working
with District 6, in partnership, to continue serving communities with
historically marginalized student populations. District 6 continues to be
a place that’s serious about doing right by all children and cares deeply
about ensuring equity in its education system.

We believe in working with families and with a community to support

the transformation of educational outcomes and are eager to do that
work alongside of the District 6 community.

Greeley-Evans School District 6

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