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Pleasanton Unified School District

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4665 Bernal Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Alameda County
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PH: (925) 462-5500
FAX: (510) 426-8216

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  • Grades K-12 & ungraded
  • 14,613 students
  • 16 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 2

English Language Arts
 81% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 71% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 38% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 87% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 55% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science
 85% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 81% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 82% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 86% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Algebra I
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 32% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 19% (2006)
 20% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 31% in 2008.

Science
 84% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 80% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 45% in 2008.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 76% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 36% in 2008.

Algebra I
 73% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 42% in 2008.

Geometry
 100% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 84% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Algebra II
 84% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 66% in 2008.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 0% (2008)
 18% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
 5% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 91% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 83% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Earth Science
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 31% in 2008.

World History
 0% (2008)
 0% (2007)
The state average for World History was 36% in 2008.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
 15% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 12% in 2008.

Algebra I
 35% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 35% (2006)
 31% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008.

Geometry
 69% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II
 56% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 36% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 85% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 68% in 2008.

Science
 78% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 71% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 76% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008.

Chemistry
 82% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 41% in 2008.

Earth Science
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2008.

World History
 72% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for World History was 33% in 2008.

Algebra I
 4% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 13% (2006)
 4% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008.

Geometry
 16% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 14% (2006)
 17% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 12% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Algebra II
 14% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 9% (2006)
 29% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 11% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 67% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 43% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 68% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 39% in 2008.

U.S. History
 74% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 38% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 70% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2008.

Physics
 84% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 47% in 2008.

Chemistry
 53% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 25% in 2008.

Earth Science
Data not available for this district (2008)
 7% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 28% in 2008.

World History
 19% (2008)
 14% (2007)
The state average for World History was 9% in 2008.

Algebra I
 0% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 1% (2006)
 7% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2008.

Geometry
 4% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 5% (2006)
 12% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 6% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled.
  • The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

Testing in California: An Overview

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 CAHSEE Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 95% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

Testing in California: An Overview

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 CAHSEE Results By Subgroup

 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students95%
Females97%
Males93%
African American84%
Asian97%
Filipino100%
Hispanic or Latino80%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)97%
Declined to state93%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Economic Status Unknown96%
Students with disability86%
English learner51%
Language Fluency Unknown83%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Females96%
Males95%
African American76%
Asian99%
Filipino94%
Hispanic or Latino80%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)97%
Declined to state94%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Economic Status Unknown95%
Students with disability80%
English learner61%
Language Fluency Unknown91%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

Testing in California: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Full credential98%95%
Emergency credential or waiver2%4%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1013
Average years teaching in district910
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Class size2625
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White60%29%
Asian24%8%
Hispanic or Latino8%49%
Filipino2%3%
African American2%7%
Multiple or No Response2%3%
American Indian or Alaska Native<1%<1%
Pacific Islander<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program4%51%
English language learners5%25%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,935$10,805
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional66%61%
Student and staff support9%7%
Administration10%15%
Other expenditures14%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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