Variables included in the Dataset:
K-12
- Demographics
- School
- District
- Attendance/Dropout
- Grades/GPA
- Courses
- Test scores
- ACT/SAT
- Disciplinary action
- Teacher info (salaries, etc.)
Higher Education
- Demographics
- Type of college
- Enrollment
- Courses
- Major
- Grades
- Tuition/Scholarships
Workforce
- Demographics
- Salary
- Industry
Link: http://gems.opi.mt.gov/ReportsAndData/Pages/QuickFactDocuments.aspx
Date Inventory Completed: 6/2/15
Screening
- Is there data available for 2013? Depends on the variable, most do, some, like Average Yearly Progress Report, only goes until 2010.
- Can we access the data by August 15th?
Does this dataset appear to meet our needs for the Census study? UNDECIDED
Explanation: It is not clear how long the data request process takes. It is also unclear if there is any higher education data available for linking. If so, it is most likely only for enrollment.
Shortened Inventory
Purpose
- What is the purpose of the organization collecting the data?
“This site provides resources and information about OPI’s data collection tools, formats, and schedules. It also links to reports on student achievement, such as Montana's NCLB Report Card and the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), and to financial information reported by school districts.”
- Who else uses the data? (make a note if they sell the data to companies)
Researchers, parents, educators, policy-makers
Description
- What is the general topic of the data?
- K-12 Student Information
- Higher Education Student Information
- Workforce Information
- Longitudinal Education Information (includes K-12, Higher Ed, and/or Workforce)
- What are the earliest and latest dates for which data is available?
Depends on the variable, generally 2006-2013.
- How soon after a reference period ends can a data source be prepared and provided?
At least a year
Selectivity (conversely, the representativeness)
- What is the universe (e.g., population) that the data represents?
K-12 public and private schools
- Can K-12 be linked to higher ed or higher ed to workforce?
May be able to link students to what higher ed schools they went to but that’s it. Have been called to clarify.
Accessibility
- How is the school-level data accessed (note if it needs to be screen scraped)?
Some data will need to be screen scraped from the data dashboard, other data for different variables can be downloaded as csv.
- How is the student-level data accessed?
Must fill out a Data Request form that requires requested data and the purpose of using this data. It will take one week for prioritization and the completion date will then be determined by the OPI staff. The staff members of OPI will then contact you for additional information.
- Note if IRB is needed or any other restrictions on accessing data.
Unknown
- Any records or fields collected, but not included in data source?
Unknown
- Cost? - One time or annual or project based payment?
Unknown