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Let’s take a step back and reflect on some of the more objective data in the case. The Spotlight on Bay Vista Middle School presents information about the ethnicity of the students and their academic outcomes.  Research findings from the Más Allá program are also provided.   

SPOTLIGHT ON BAY VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL (SY 2013‒2014)


Enrollment Count: 618
Grade 6 Enrollment: 210
Enrollment by Race:
Black or African American 10%
White, Non-Hispanic 12%
Hispanic or Latino 78%

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged: 72%
English Learners: 56%
Teachers of English Learners: 1

Standardized Test: ELA Proficiency Rates among:
52% Black or African American
84% White, Non-Hispanic
48% Hispanic or Latino

Standardized Test: Math Proficiency Rates among:
39% Black or African American
74% White, Non-Hispanic
28% Hispanic or Latino

Standardized Test: Science Proficiency Rates among:
53% Black or African American
84% White, Non-Hispanic
45% Hispanic or Latino

In the county in which Bay Vista Middle School is located, 33.3% of Latino students enroll in postsecondary education.


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



RESEARCH FINDINGS FROM THE MÁS ALLÁ PROGRAM

1) Youth Perceptions of Support:

Before entering program

After two years in the program

 

% agree

 

% agree

 

Boys

Girls

 

Boys

Girls

Peers are the greatest source of support in my attaining academic and career goals

12% 

15% 

Peers are the greatest source of support in my attaining academic and career goals

34% 

48% 

My mother is my greatest source of support in my attaining academic and career goals

84%

85%

My mother is my greatest source of support in my attaining academic and career goals

98%

97%


2) Youth Engagement in the Program:

Youth Engagement in the Mas Alla Program


Next, complete three short reflection questions and click "done" to gain additional insights.

Please note: Once you click "done" your responses are no longer retrievable.You may want to copy and paste your responses into a word document.

 

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