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San Francisco Unified School District

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555 Franklin St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
San Francisco County
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PH: (415) 241-6000
FAX: (415) 241-6012

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  • Grades K-12 & ungraded
  • 54,058 students
  • 117 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 2

English Language Arts
 55% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 65% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 47% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Math
 66% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 66% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2009.

Math
 68% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 53% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 58% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 54% in 2009.

Math
 62% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 55% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2009.

Math
 54% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 58% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 54% in 2009.

Math
 60% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 43% in 2009.

Algebra I
 47% (2009)
 74% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 81% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 37% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 30% in 2009.

Science
 57% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 53% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2009.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 46% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 45% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 42% in 2009.

Algebra I
 57% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 44% in 2009.

Geometry
 61% (2009)
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 Geometry was 87% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Algebra II
 86% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2009.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 7% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 5% (2007)
 2% (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 17% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 62% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 54% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2009.

Earth Science
 25% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 29% in 2009.

World History
 65% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for World History was 41% in 2009.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
 9% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 10% (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 15% in 2009.

Algebra I
 29% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 21% in 2009.

Geometry
 70% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Algebra II
 62% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 37% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 74% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 71% in 2009.

Science
 52% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 31% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 50% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Chemistry
 67% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 44% in 2009.

Earth Science
 12% (2009)
 14% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2009.

World History
 37% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 34% (2007)
The state average for World History was 38% in 2009.

Algebra I
 17% (2009)
 13% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 7% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 11% in 2009.

Geometry
 36% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 14% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Algebra II
 22% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2009.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 63% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 62% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 47% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
 51% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2009.

U.S. History
 50% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 41% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 44% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 48% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 40% in 2009.

Physics
 40% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 50% in 2009.

Chemistry
 35% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 27% in 2009.

Earth Science
 23% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 26% in 2009.

World History
 2% (2009)
 12% (2008)
 20% (2007)
The state average for World History was 11% in 2009.

Algebra I
 2% (2009)
 5% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2009.

Geometry
 10% (2009)
 12% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 7% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 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
 77% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2009.

Math
 78% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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 Students77%
Females81%
Males72%
African American53%
Asian86%
Filipino83%
Hispanic or Latino64%
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
Pacific Islander52%
White (not Hispanic)91%
Declined to state81%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Economic Status Unknown75%
Students with disability33%
Tested with modifications0%
English learner40%
Migrant education24%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Females79%
Males78%
African American45%
Asian94%
Filipino85%
Hispanic or Latino59%
American Indian or Alaska Native59%
Pacific Islander69%
White (not Hispanic)88%
Declined to state82%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Economic Status Unknown73%
Students with disability29%
Tested with modifications0%
English learner59%
Migrant education40%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Full credential98%96%
Emergency credential or waiver2%2%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1313
Average years teaching in district1111
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Class size2125
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Asian41%8%
Hispanic or Latino23%49%
African American12%7%
White11%28%
Filipino6%3%
Multiple or No Response5%3%
Pacific Islander1%<1%
American Indian or Alaska Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program154%51%
English language learners231%24%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,884$9,093
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional53%61%
Student and staff support17%11%
Administration14%13%
Other expenditures16%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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