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Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 57% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 46% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2008.

Math
 47% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 41% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 61% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 45% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 33% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Algebra I
 100% (2008)
 88% (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)
 8% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 31% (2006)
 26% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 31% in 2008.

Science
 65% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 58% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 46% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 45% in 2008.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 44% (2008)
 41% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 36% in 2008.

Algebra I
 25% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 42% in 2008.

Geometry
 96% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 84% 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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  CST Results By Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students57%
Females62%
Males52%
African Americann/a
Asian55%
Filipino71%
Hispanic or Latino37%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disability11%
Students with no reported disability62%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only69%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate23%
Parent education - high school graduate40%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)61%
Parent education - college graduate73%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate69%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Females48%
Males48%
African Americann/a
Asian66%
Filipino53%
Hispanic or Latino27%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)61%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Non-economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disability22%
Students with no reported disability51%
English learner12%
Fluent-English proficient and English only56%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate16%
Parent education - high school graduate26%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)57%
Parent education - college graduate60%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate69%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students61%
Females62%
Males61%
African Americann/a
Asian81%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino41%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disability19%
Students with no reported disability66%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only71%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduate51%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)62%
Parent education - college graduate83%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate81%
Parent education - declined to state42%

MathThis School
All Students45%
Females35%
Males54%
African Americann/a
Asian77%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino20%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Non-economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disability23%
Students with no reported disability48%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only52%
Gifted and talented69%
Parent education - not a high school graduate12%
Parent education - high school graduate41%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)38%
Parent education - college graduate70%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate73%
Parent education - declined to state36%

Algebra IThis School
All Students100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Students with no reported disability100%
Fluent-English proficient and English only100%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
All Students8%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a

ScienceThis School
All Students65%
Females70%
Males61%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipino82%
Hispanic or Latino41%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disability33%
Students with no reported disability67%
English learner19%
Fluent-English proficient and English only72%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate31%
Parent education - high school graduate58%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)74%
Parent education - college graduate77%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate93%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students58%
Females72%
Males43%
African Americann/a
Asian78%
Filipino73%
Hispanic or Latino36%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disability7%
Students with no reported disability62%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only67%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate22%
Parent education - high school graduate54%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)57%
Parent education - college graduate77%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate89%

History - Social Science Grade 8 CumulativeThis School
All Students44%
Females46%
Males41%
African Americann/a
Asian67%
Filipino55%
Hispanic or Latino19%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)58%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Non-economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disability13%
Students with no reported disability46%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only50%
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - not a high school graduate13%
Parent education - high school graduate35%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)46%
Parent education - college graduate53%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate81%

Algebra IThis School
All Students25%
Females23%
Males25%
African Americann/a
Asian53%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino7%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)35%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Non-economically disadvantaged30%
Students with no reported disability24%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only26%
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - not a high school graduate7%
Parent education - high school graduate11%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)18%
Parent education - college graduate42%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate63%

GeometryThis School
All Students96%
Females100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)95%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Students with no reported disability96%
Fluent-English proficient and English only96%
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
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 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.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

Testing in California: An Overview  

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  CAT/6 Results
 
Scale: % at or above the 50th percentile

Grade 7

Reading
 63% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 49% in 2008.

Math
 60% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 California used the California Achievement Test (CAT/6) to test students in grades 3 and 7 in reading, language, spelling and math.
  • The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAT/6 is a norm-referenced test, which means it measures how well students in California scored in comparison to their peers across the country.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the 50th percentile (the national average) on the test.

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  CAT/6 Results By Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above the 50th percentile

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students63%
Females63%
Males63%
African Americann/a
Asian88%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disability26%
Students with no reported disability67%
English learner16%
Fluent-English proficient and English only71%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate40%
Parent education - high school graduate53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)63%
Parent education - college graduate85%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate78%
Parent education - declined to state38%

MathThis School
All Students60%
Females56%
Males63%
African Americann/a
Asian92%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino38%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)75%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disability23%
Students with no reported disability64%
English learner14%
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate31%
Parent education - high school graduate49%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)51%
Parent education - college graduate85%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate92%
Parent education - declined to state46%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 California used the California Achievement Test (CAT/6) to test students in grades 3 and 7 in reading, language, spelling and math.
  • The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAT/6 is a norm-referenced test, which means it measures how well students in California scored in comparison to their peers across the country.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the 50th percentile (the national average) on the test.

Testing in California: An Overview  

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  API Results
 
API Growth (2007-2008)

795 (2008 Growth)
768 (2007 Base)

  • The Academic Performance Index (API) system is based on year-over-year test score performance through a two-year cycle. The Base score is for the first year and the Growth score is for the second year.
  • Comparing the API Growth to the Base shows whether or not this school's test score performance improved between spring 2007 and spring 2008 (as reported in August 2008).
  • The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools.
 
API Growth Target (2007-2008)

-50-25 0255075100
  27 (2008 Growth result)
  5 (2008 Growth target)
 

  This School Middle Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2008 schoolwide growth target Yes 74%
Met all subgroup growth targets Yes 46%
  • Each school is assigned an API Growth target by the state, determined by calculating 5% of the difference between the Base API and 800, or a minimum of 5 point growth. Schools with APIs at or above 800 must maintain a minimum API of 800.
  • To encourage schools to improve achievement for all students, the state computes APIs and sets improvement targets for the different student subgroups at the school.
  • The state reports APIs for schools that test a minimum of 85% of eligible students in any subject.

 
2008 API Growth By Subgroup

795
 675
 860
 650
  All
Students		 Hispanic White Socio-
econ. Dis-
advant.
  • The results shown here reflect the school's Growth API for the 2008-2009 school year for all students and for each of the major subgroups of students as reported by the state.
  • The 2008 API Growth is calculated using test score results from spring 2008.

2007 API Statewide Rank


  • The API Statewide Rank ranges from 1 to 10. A rank of 10, for example, means that the school's API fell into the top 10% of all schools in the state with a comparable grade range.
  • The 2007 Statewide Rank is based on the results of tests that students took in spring 2007.

2007 API Similar Schools Rank

  • To create the Similar Schools Rank, the California Department of Education compares this school's test scores to 100 schools across the state with similar demographic profiles.
  • California uses parent education level, poverty level, student mobility, student ethnicity and other data to identify similar schools.

Testing in California: An Overview

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2007-2008 API subgroup results  

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