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Alhambra Unified School District

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15 West Alhambra Rd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
Los Angeles County
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PH: (626) 308-2255
FAX: (626) 281-4020

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  • Grades K-12
  • 19,076 students
  • 18 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 2

English Language Arts
 56% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 51% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2007.

Math
 72% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 71% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 43% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 36% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 67% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 57% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 57% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 51% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 62% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Science
 42% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 37% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 50% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 46% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 50% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 54% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 46% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 42% in 2007.

Math
 55% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 48% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 57% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 54% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 51% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2007.

Algebra I
 96% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 22% (2007)
 25% (2006)
 24% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 23% in 2007.

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

English Language Arts
 54% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 47% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2007.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 43% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 35% in 2007.

Algebra I
 69% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 59% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 38% in 2007.

Geometry
 94% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 83% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Algebra II
 93% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 95% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2007.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 12% (2007)
 16% (2006)
 16% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 13% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
 55% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 47% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 54% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 47% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2007.

Earth Science
 10% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 27% in 2007.

World History
 33% (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 11% in 2007.

Algebra I
 46% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 54% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 17% in 2007.

Geometry
 68% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 82% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 44% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Algebra II
 77% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 75% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 35% in 2007.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 83% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 65% in 2007.

Science
 38% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 35% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
 16% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 30% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 40% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 37% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Chemistry
 39% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 39% in 2007.

Earth Science
 16% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 20% in 2007.

World History
 30% (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

Algebra I
 11% (2007)
 13% (2006)
 9% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2007.

Geometry
 34% (2007)
 31% (2006)
 37% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 13% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Algebra II
 37% (2007)
 29% (2006)
 32% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2007.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 75% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 44% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
 32% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 36% in 2007.

U.S. History
 34% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 35% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 38% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 39% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Physics
 76% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 42% in 2007.

Chemistry
 21% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 26% in 2007.

Earth Science
 17% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 24% in 2007.

World History
 11% (2007)
The state average for World History was 10% in 2007.

Algebra I
 8% (2007)
 5% (2006)
 5% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2007.

Geometry
 6% (2007)
 7% (2006)
 10% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 6% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts and math in grades 2 through 11; 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
 75% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 74% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 82% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 82% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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.

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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 Students75%
Females80%
Males70%
African American86%
Asian80%
Filipino87%
Hispanic or Latino66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Economic Status Unknown67%
Students with disability22%
English learner51%
Migrant education53%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Females82%
Males81%
African American82%
Asian93%
Filipino91%
Hispanic or Latino63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Economic Status Unknown73%
Students with disability24%
English learner74%
Migrant education50%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Full credential97%95%
Emergency credential2%5%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1613
Average years teaching in district1410
First-year teachers3%6%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1920
Grade 12019
Grade 22019
Grade 32020
Grade 43123
Grade 52929
Grade 63229
Grade 73129
Grade 83029
Grade 93227
Grade 103330
Grade 113228
Grade 123025
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Asian53%8%
Hispanic or Latino39%48%
White, not Hispanic5%29%
Filipino1%3%
African American, not Hispanic<1%8%
Multiple or No Response<1%3%
Pacific Islander<1%<1%
American Indian or Alaska Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
English language learners36%25%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,199$10,805
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%61%
Student and staff support11%7%
Administration13%15%
Other expenditures17%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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