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ABC Unified School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

16700 Norwalk Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
Los Angeles County
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PH: (562) 926-5566
FAX: (562) 404-1092

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Grades K-12
21,121 students
30 schools

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CST Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 2

English Language Arts

60% (2008)

56% (2007)

53% (2006)

51% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math

71% (2008)

67% (2007)

64% (2006)

67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 3

English Language Arts

45% (2008)

45% (2007)

48% (2006)

43% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 38% in 2008.

Math

66% (2008)

65% (2007)

68% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts

62% (2008)

62% (2007)

60% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 55% in 2008.

Math

70% (2008)

69% (2007)

62% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science

58% (2008)

48% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2008.

English Language Arts

59% (2008)

52% (2007)

50% (2006)

49% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math

59% (2008)

55% (2007)

51% (2006)

51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts

56% (2008)

53% (2007)

51% (2006)

50% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2008.

Math

54% (2008)

55% (2007)

51% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts

57% (2008)

54% (2007)

52% (2006)

54% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math

46% (2008)

49% (2007)

55% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Algebra I

87% (2008)

92% (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)

29% (2008)

25% (2007)

27% (2006)

29% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 31% in 2008.

Science

62% (2008)

55% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts

54% (2008)

51% (2007)

52% (2006)

51% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 45% in 2008.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

55% (2008)

52% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 36% in 2008.

Algebra I

60% (2008)

61% (2007)

78% (2006)

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

Geometry

94% (2008)

97% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 84% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Algebra II

94% (2008)

84% (2007)

87% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 66% in 2008.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

37% (2008)

28% (2007)

23% (2006)

21% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences

67% (2008)

46% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts

63% (2008)

59% (2007)

55% (2006)

53% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Earth Science

22% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

1% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 31% in 2008.

World History

75% (2008)

79% (2007)
The state average for World History was 36% in 2008.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

Data not available for this district (2008)

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

Algebra I

35% (2008)

41% (2007)

32% (2006)

48% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008.

Geometry

61% (2008)

71% (2007)

74% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II

71% (2008)

59% (2007)

66% (2006)

62% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 36% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

83% (2008)

87% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 68% in 2008.

Science

51% (2008)

42% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences

57% (2008)

26% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008.

English Language Arts

54% (2008)

47% (2007)

45% (2006)

45% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008.

Chemistry

44% (2008)

40% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 41% in 2008.

Earth Science

18% (2008)

14% (2007)

11% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2008.

World History

42% (2008)

32% (2007)
The state average for World History was 33% in 2008.

Algebra I

15% (2008)

19% (2007)

18% (2006)

14% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008.

Geometry

16% (2008)

16% (2007)

29% (2006)

29% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 12% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Algebra II

30% (2008)

30% (2007)

16% (2006)

22% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 11% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

73% (2008)

74% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 43% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences

54% (2008)

42% (2007)

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

U.S. History

44% (2008)

40% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 38% in 2008.

English Language Arts

44% (2008)

43% (2007)

43% (2006)

43% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2008.

Physics

53% (2008)

53% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 47% in 2008.

Chemistry

42% (2008)

29% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 25% in 2008.

Earth Science

22% (2008)

19% (2007)

14% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 28% in 2008.

World History

8% (2008)

12% (2007)
The state average for World History was 9% in 2008.

Algebra I

5% (2008)

7% (2007)

6% (2006)

3% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2008.

Geometry

5% (2008)

7% (2007)

12% (2006)

14% (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

85% (2008)

84% (2007)

83% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2008.

Math

87% (2008)

84% (2007)

83% (2006)

81% (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 Arts	This District
All Students	85%
Females	87%
Males	84%
African American	81%
Asian	95%
Filipino	94%
Hispanic or Latino	72%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	87%
White (not Hispanic)	92%
Declined to state	92%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Non-economically disadvantaged	91%
Economic Status Unknown	81%
Students with disability	29%
Tested with modifications	0%
English learner	38%
Migrant education	78%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Females	87%
Males	86%
African American	76%
Asian	98%
Filipino	94%
Hispanic or Latino	74%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	88%
White (not Hispanic)	92%
Declined to state	100%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Economic Status Unknown	81%
Students with disability	37%
Tested with modifications	0%
English learner	54%
Migrant education	76%

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

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Full credential	99%	95%
Emergency credential or waiver	<1%	4%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Experience

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Average years teaching	16	13
Average years teaching in district	14	10

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Class size	27	25

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic or Latino	39%	49%
Asian	29%	8%
African American	10%	7%
Filipino	9%	3%
White	8%	29%
Multiple or No Response	4%	3%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%
American Indian or Alaska Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program	40%	51%
English language learners	20%	25%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,494	$10,805

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	61%
Student and staff support	8%	7%
Administration	14%	15%
Other expenditures	16%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >