NAEP 2003 Mathematics Charter School Survey Results

Weighted percentage of students, average scale score, and percentage of students at or above each achievement level in mathematics, Grade 4

Number of years since the school’s charter was granted
NAEP 2003 charter school survey question 1
Survey response	Percent of students assessed			Average scale score			Percent at or above Basic			Percent at or above Proficient			Percent at Advanced
0-1 year	8	(4.5)		234	(9.0)	!	76	(11.1)	!	30	(8.9)	!	3	(1.6)
2-3 years	28	(5.2)		224	(3.1)		63	(4.1)		20	(4.0)		1	(0.7)
4-5 years	33	(4.1)		226	(3.7)		66	(5.2)		22	(4.4)		2	(0.8)
6 years or more	31	(5.8)		233	(4.0)	!	74	(3.5)	!	31	(6.0)	!	4	(1.6)	!
! Interpret data with caution. The nature of the sample does not allow accurate determination of the variability of the statistic. NOTE: Standard errors appear in parentheses. Detail may not sum to totals because of rounding. The NAEP mathematics scale ranges from 0 to 500. Observed differences are not necessarily statistically significant. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 2003 Mathematics Charter School Pilot Study.

Who granted the school's charter?
NAEP 2003 charter school survey question 2
Survey response	Percent of students assessed			Average scale score			Percent at or above Basic			Percent at or above Proficient			Percent at Advanced
School district	45	(5.3)		235	(2.7)		77	(2.5)		33	(4.1)		4	(1.2)
State board of education	30	(5.6)		222	(2.9)	!	61	(4.4)	!	18	(3.2)	!	1	(0.7)	!
Postsecondary institution	15	(1.7)		222	(3.0)		60	(3.4)		17	(3.1)		2	(1.0)
State charter-granting agency	6	(1.7)		225	(8.4)	!	65	(11.8)	!	24	(9.5)	!	1	(1.1)	!
Other	2	(1.1)		224	(3.6)	!	65	(7.5)	!	23	(7.2)	!	#	(0.1)	!
Don't know	2	(‡)			‡			‡			‡			‡
# The estimate rounds to zero. ! Interpret data with caution. The nature of the sample does not allow accurate determination of the variability of the statistic. ‡ Reporting standards not met. Sample size is insufficient to permit a reliable estimate. NOTE: Standard errors appear in parentheses. Detail may not sum to totals because of rounding. The NAEP mathematics scale ranges from 0 to 500. Observed differences are not necessarily statistically significant. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 2003 Mathematics Charter School Pilot Study.

Is your charter school a newly created school or was it a pre-existing school?
NAEP 2003 charter school survey question 3
Survey response	Percent of students assessed			Average scale score			Percent at or above Basic			Percent at or above Proficient			Percent at Advanced
Newly created school	68	(5.5)		229	(2.9)		69	(3.4)		26	(3.7)		3	(1.0)
Pre-existing school	32	(5.5)		228	(2.4)	!	68	(3.1)	!	24	(2.8)	!	3	(0.8)	!
Pre-existing private school	21	(7.1)	!	225	(3.5)	!	67	(5.6)	!	19	(4.8)	!	1	(1.3)	!
Pre-existing public school	79	(7.1)	!	230	(2.9)	!	70	(3.7)	!	26	(2.9)	!	3	(1.0)	!
Don't know	#	(‡)			‡			‡			‡			‡
# The estimate rounds to zero. ! Interpret data with caution. The nature of the sample does not allow accurate determination of the variability of the statistic. ‡ Reporting standards not met. Sample size is insufficient to permit a reliable estimate. NOTE: Standard errors appear in parentheses. Detail may not sum to totals because of rounding. The NAEP mathematics scale ranges from 0 to 500. Observed differences are not necessarily statistically significant. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 2003 Mathematics Charter School Pilot Study.

Number of years providing instructions as a charter school
NAEP 2003 charter school survey question 4
Survey response	Percent of students assessed			Average scale score			Percent at or above Basic			Percent at or above Proficient			Percent at Advanced
0-1 year	10	(4.9)		235	(3.5)	!	80	(1.8)	!	28	(5.9)	!	3	(1.6)	!
2-3 years	27	(6.3)		232	(5.0)	!	72	(5.0)	!	32	(6.9)	!	4	(1.6)	!
4-5 years	40	(5.7)		227	(3.2)		67	(4.6)		23	(4.1)		2	(0.7)
6 years or more	24	(4.5)		228	(1.7)		69	(2.5)		23	(2.8)		3	(1.2)
! Interpret data with caution. The nature of the sample does not allow accurate determination of the variability of the statistic. NOTE: Standard errors appear in parentheses. Detail may not sum to totals because of rounding. The NAEP mathematics scale ranges from 0 to 500. Observed differences are not necessarily statistically significant. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 2003 Mathematics Charter School Pilot Study.

Which population of students does your charter school primarily serve?
NAEP 2003 charter school survey question 5
Survey response	Percent of students assessed			Average scale score			Percent at or above Basic			Percent at or above Proficient			Percent at Advanced
All students	91	(2.6)		230	(2.2)		70	(2.7)		27	(2.8)		3	(0.8)
At-risk students	5	(1.8)		217	(1.9)	!	53	(5.8)	!	12	(5.3)	!	#	(#)	!
Students with disabilities	#	(‡)			‡			‡			‡			‡
Gifted/talented students	1	(‡)			‡			‡			‡			‡
Some other population	3	(1.6)		221	(7.3)	!	61	(7.5)	!	10	(7.6)	!	1	(0.8)	!
Don't know	#	(‡)			‡			‡			‡			‡
# The estimate rounds to zero. ! Interpret data with caution. The nature of the sample does not allow accurate determination of the variability of the statistic. ‡ Reporting standards not met. Sample size is insufficient to permit a reliable estimate. NOTE: Standard errors appear in parentheses. Detail may not sum to totals because of rounding. The NAEP mathematics scale ranges from 0 to 500. Observed differences are not necessarily statistically significant. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 2003 Mathematics Charter School Pilot Study.

Which one of the following best describes your charter school's primary focus in terms of program content?
NAEP 2003 charter school survey question 6
Survey response	Percent of students assessed			Average scale score			Percent at or above Basic			Percent at or above Proficient			Percent at Advanced
Comprehensive curriculum (no specialized primary focus)	57	(5.7)		229	(3.6)		69	(4.0)		27	(4.4)		3	(1.1)
Special curricular focus (e.g., arts, math/science, foreign language immersion)	23	(4.8)		229	(3.9)		71	(5.7)		26	(5.7)		2	(0.9)
Educational philosophy (e.g., Montessori, open school)	7	(3.1)		223	(6.0)	!	64	(10.4)	!	18	(2.8)	!	2	(1.4)	!
Philosophy or set of values (e.g., Eastern philosophy, religion)	1	(‡)			‡			‡			‡			‡
Other	12	(3.7)		226	(5.9)	!	66	(8.2)	!	21	(6.0)	!	2	(1.7)	!
Don't know	#	‡			‡			‡			‡			‡
# The estimate rounds to zero. ! Interpret data with caution. The nature of the sample does not allow accurate determination of the variability of the statistic. ‡ Reporting standards not met. Sample size is insufficient to permit a reliable estimate. NOTE: Standard errors appear in parentheses. Detail may not sum to totals because of rounding. The NAEP mathematics scale ranges from 0 to 500. Observed differences are not necessarily statistically significant. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 2003 Mathematics Charter School Pilot Study.

Is your school operated by an organization or company that also manages other schools?
NAEP 2003 charter school survey question 7
Survey response	Percent of students assessed			Average scale score			Percent at or above Basic			Percent at or above Proficient			Percent at Advanced
Yes	31	(6.8)		228	(5.5)	!	67	(5.8)	!	26	(7.1)	!	3	(1.6)	!
No	69	(6.8)		228	(1.9)		69	(2.7)		24	(2.3)		2	(0.6)
Don't know	#	‡			‡			‡			‡			‡
# The estimate rounds to zero. ! Interpret data with caution. The nature of the sample does not allow accurate determination of the variability of the statistic. ‡ Reporting standards not met. Sample size is insufficient to permit a reliable estimate. NOTE: Standard errors appear in parentheses. Detail may not sum to totals because of rounding. The NAEP mathematics scale ranges from 0 to 500. Observed differences are not necessarily statistically significant. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 2003 Mathematics Charter School Pilot Study.

Is your school part of another public school district or local education agency, or is your school itself a charter school district?
NAEP 2003 charter school survey question 8
Survey response	Percent of students assessed			Average scale score			Percent at or above Basic			Percent at or above Proficient			Percent at Advanced
Part of another public school district	52	(4.4)		234	(3.1)		75	(3.1)		32	(4.1)		4	(1.2)
Charter school district by itself	48	(4.3)		225	(2.3)		66	(3.5)		20	(2.7)		2	(0.6)
Don't know	#	‡			‡			‡			‡			‡
# The estimate rounds to zero. ‡ Reporting standards not met. Sample size is insufficient to permit a reliable estimate. NOTE: Standard errors appear in parentheses. Detail may not sum to totals because of rounding. The NAEP mathematics scale ranges from 0 to 500. Observed differences are not necessarily statistically significant. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 2003 Mathematics Charter School Pilot Study.

Does your school's charter include waivers or exemptions from the following state or district policies?
NAEP 2003 charter school survey question 9
Survey response	Percent of students assessed			Average scale score			Percent at or above Basic			Percent at or above Proficient			Percent at Advanced
Teacher certification requirements
Yes	21	(4.1)		229	(3.1)		69	(4.3)		27	(4.0)		2	(1.1)
No	79	(4.1)		228	(2.4)		69	(2.7)		25	(3.2)		3	(0.9)
Don't know	#	(#)		201	(3.6)		32	(5.5)		4	(2.3)		1	(0.8)
Teacher/staff hiring/firing policies
Yes	28	(4.7)		231	(2.9)		73	(4.1)		28	(4.3)		2	(0.8)
No	70	(4.7)		227	(3.0)		67	(3.4)		24	(3.9)		3	(0.9)
Don't know	2	(‡)		230	(7.0)	!	72	(6.3)	!	23	(7.0)	!	3	(2.8)	!
Curriculum requirements
Yes	35	(4.8)		238	(3.4)		79	(3.4)		37	(4.7)		4	(1.6)
No	64	(5.0)		223	(2.2)		63	(3.2)		19	(2.4)		2	(0.4)
Don't know	2	(‡)			‡			‡			‡			‡
Student attendance/seat time requirements
Yes	8	(2.2)		232	(4.9)	!	72	(5.7)	!	30	(7.3)	!	4	(2.2)	!
No	92	(2.2)		228	(2.2)		68	(2.6)		25	(2.7)		3	(0.8)
Don't know	#	(‡)			‡			‡			‡			‡
Student assessment requirements
Yes	11	(3.0)		225	(6.1)	!	64	(7.8)	!	23	(7.2)	!	2	(1.8)	!
No	89	(3.0)		229	(2.3)		69	(2.7)		26	(2.8)		3	(0.8)
Don't know	#	(‡)			‡			‡			‡			‡
Control of finances/budget
Yes	30	(5.0)		236	(4.0)	!	78	(4.2)	!	34	(5.8)	!	4	(1.8)	!
No	67	(5.3)		225	(1.8)		65	(2.6)		22	(2.0)		2	(0.6)
Don't know	3	(2.2)			‡			‡			‡			‡
Incentives, rewards, or sanctions due to school performance
Yes	16	(4.2)		237	(3.9)	!	79	(4.6)	!	35	(5.3)	!	5	(1.3)	!
No	81	(4.3)		227	(2.5)		67	(2.9)		23	(3.1)		2	(0.9)
Don't know	3	(1.3)		226	(6.8)	!	67	(13.2)	!	25	(6.9)	!	2	(1.7)	!
# The estimate rounds to zero. ! Interpret data with caution. The nature of the sample does not allow accurate determination of the variability of the statistic. ‡ Reporting standards not met. Sample size is insufficient to permit a reliable estimate. NOTE: Standard errors appear in parentheses. Detail may not sum to totals because of rounding. The NAEP mathematics scale ranges from 0 to 500. Observed differences are not necessarily statistically significant. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 2003 Mathematics Charter School Pilot Study.

In which of the following areas is your school monitored by the state or your school's charter-granting agency?
NAEP 2003 charter school survey question 10
Survey response	Percent of students assessed			Average scale score			Percent at or above Basic			Percent at or above Proficient			Percent at Advanced
Instructional practices
Yes	82	(5.1)		228	(2.4)		69	(2.7)		26	(3.0)		3	(0.9)
No	18	(5.1)		229	(4.5)	!	68	(5.3)	!	24	(5.8)	!	3	(1.3)	!
Don't know	#	(‡)			‡			‡			‡			‡
Student achievement
Yes	92	(3.6)		229	(2.1)		69	(2.4)		26	(2.8)		3	(0.8)
No	8	(3.6)		224	(5.8)	!	66	(8.5)	!	18	(7.3)	!	1	(0.9)	!
Don't know	#	(‡)			‡			‡			‡			‡
Student behavior
Yes	70	(4.9)		230	(2.8)		70	(3.2)		27	(3.7)		3	(1.0)
No	28	(5.3)		226	(2.0)	!	66	(3.0)	!	22	(2.5)	!	2	(0.8)	!
Don't know	2	(‡)			‡			‡			‡			‡
Student attendance
Yes	85	(4.3)		229	(2.3)		69	(2.7)		26	(3.0)		3	(0.8)
No	15	(4.3)		226	(4.3)	!	66	(6.1)	!	23	(4.9)	!	2	(1.2)	!
Don't know	#	(‡)			‡			‡			‡			‡
School governance
Yes	75	(4.7)		230	(2.6)		70	(3.0)		27	(3.3)		3	(0.9)
No	23	(4.8)		225	(3.7)	!	64	(5.6)	!	21	(3.5)	!	2	(0.9)	!
Don't know	2	(1.4)			‡			‡			‡			‡
School finances
Yes	86	(4.1)		228	(2.3)		69	(2.7)		25	(3.0)		3	(0.8)
No	14	(4.1)		229	(4.3)	!	69	(6.2)	!	26	(5.3)	!	3	(1.6)	!
Don't know	#	(‡)			‡			‡			‡			‡
Compliance with state or federal regulations
Yes	99	(‡)		229	(2.1)		69	(2.5)		25	(2.7)		3	(0.7)
No	1	(‡)			‡			‡			‡			‡
Don't know	#	(‡)			‡			‡			‡			‡
# The estimate rounds to zero. ! Interpret data with caution. The nature of the sample does not allow accurate determination of the variability of the statistic. ‡ Reporting standards not met. Sample size is insufficient to permit a reliable estimate. NOTE: Standard errors appear in parentheses. Detail may not sum to totals because of rounding. The NAEP mathematics scale ranges from 0 to 500. Observed differences are not necessarily statistically significant. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 2003 Mathematics Charter School Pilot Study.

To which of the following groups are you required to make a report on your school's progress?
NAEP 2003 charter school survey question 11
Survey response	Percent of students assessed			Average scale score			Percent at or above Basic			Percent at or above Proficient			Percent at Advanced
Chartering agency
Yes	81	(4.6)		229	(2.4)		69	(2.7)		27	(3.0)		3	(0.9)
No	18	(4.6)		226	(3.7)	!	68	(5.7)	!	20	(4.5)	!	1	(0.5)	!
Don't know	#	(‡)			‡			‡			‡			‡
Private funders
Yes	14	(4.2)		222	(4.7)	!	61	(5.8)	!	18	(6.1)	!	2	(1.2)	!
No	86	(4.2)		230	(2.1)		70	(2.6)		27	(2.8)		3	(0.8)
Don't know	1	(‡)			‡			‡			‡			‡
Parents
Yes	80	(3.7)		228	(2.3)		68	(2.7)		25	(3.0)		2	(0.8)
No	20	(3.7)		231	(2.7)		71	(3.8)		27	(3.4)		3	(1.1)
Don't know	#	(‡)			‡			‡			‡			‡
Community/general public
Yes	68	(5.4)		227	(3.1)		67	(3.5)		24	(4.1)		3	(0.9)
No	30	(5.0)		230	(3.5)		70	(5.0)		28	(4.6)		3	(0.9)
Don't know	2	(1.6)		237	(4.5)	!	82	(9.6)	!	34	(4.2)	!	2	(1.7)	!
School governing board
Yes	93	(2.6)		228	(2.2)		68	(2.7)		25	(2.8)		3	(0.8)
No	7	(2.6)		234	(5.3)	!	78	(6.4)	!	28	(9.1)	!	2	(1.9)	!
Don't know	#	(‡)			‡			‡			‡			‡
State board of education
Yes	83	(3.4)		229	(2.4)		69	(2.8)		25	(3.0)		2	(0.9)
No	16	(3.4)		226	(4.2)	!	64	(5.3)	!	24	(5.6)	!	3	(1.4)	!
Don't know	1	(‡)			‡			‡			‡			‡
State department of education (if this is not the chartering agency)
Yes	89	(3.5)		229	(2.4)		69	(2.9)		25	(3.0)		3	(0.8)
No	8	(2.5)		226	(4.5)	!	68	(6.3)	!	22	(4.7)	!	1	(0.9)	!
Don't know	4	(2.5)		212	(1.7)	!	47	(3.4)	!	10	(2.1)	!	#	(0.5)	!
Legislature
Yes	25	(5.3)		221	(3.7)	!	60	(5.6)	!	17	(4.3)	!	1	(0.5)	!
No	63	(5.7)		230	(1.5)		71	(2.0)		25	(2.1)		3	(0.6)
Don't know	12	(5.6)		236	(9.0)	!	74	(9.8)	!	38	(12.4)	!	5	(2.8)	!
# The estimate rounds to zero. ! Interpret data with caution. The nature of the sample does not allow accurate determination of the variability of the statistic. ‡ Reporting standards not met. Sample size is insufficient to permit a reliable estimate. NOTE: Standard errors appear in parentheses. Detail may not sum to totals because of rounding. The NAEP mathematics scale ranges from 0 to 500. Observed differences are not necessarily statistically significant. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 2003 Mathematics Charter School Pilot Study.

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