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Mendocino Unified School District

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44141 Little Lake Rd.
Mendocino, CA 95460
Mendocino County
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PH: (707) 937-5868
FAX: (707) 937-0714

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  • Grades K-12
  • 600 students
  • 8 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 2

English Language Arts
 58% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 44% (2005)
 53% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 74% (2005)
 55% (2004)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 54% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 66% (2005)
 61% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 57% (2005)
 61% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 41% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 67% (2005)
 68% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 51% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 41% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Science
 63% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 37% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 81% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 58% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 65% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 62% (2005)
 34% (2004)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 54% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 50% (2005)
 62% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 42% in 2007.

Math
 46% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 46% (2005)
 49% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 75% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 58% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 30% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 47% (2005)
 49% (2004)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2007.

Algebra I
Data not available for this district (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)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 15% (2006)
 27% (2005)
 41% (2004)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 23% in 2007.

Science
 52% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 42% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 55% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 64% (2005)
 53% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2007.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 44% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 35% in 2007.

Algebra I
 7% (2007)
 35% (2006)
 58% (2005)
 19% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 38% in 2007.

Geometry
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 83% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 9

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

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
 8% (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
 75% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 47% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 74% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 61% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2007.

Earth Science
 59% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 27% in 2007.

World History
Data not available for this district (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
 12% (2007)
 23% (2006)
 6% (2005)
 27% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 17% in 2007.

Geometry
 20% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 21% (2005)
 42% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 44% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Algebra II
 24% (2007)
 10% (2006)
 20% (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)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 65% in 2007.

Science
 64% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 35% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
 55% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 30% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 67% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 62% (2005)
 63% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Chemistry
 60% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 39% in 2007.

Earth Science
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 20% in 2007.

World History
 63% (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

Algebra I
 0% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
 6% (2005)
 14% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2007.

Geometry
 13% (2007)
 8% (2006)
 11% (2005)
 32% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 13% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Algebra II
Data not available for this district (2007)
 9% (2006)
 13% (2005)
 6% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2007.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 12% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 44% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
 63% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 36% in 2007.

U.S. History
 41% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 35% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 58% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 72% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Physics
Data not available for this district (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 42% in 2007.

Chemistry
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 26% in 2007.

Earth Science
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 24% in 2007.

World History
 50% (2007)
The state average for World History was 10% in 2007.

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

Geometry
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (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.

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 CAHSEE Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 91% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 94% (2005)
 94% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 94% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 95% (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 Students91%
Females97%
Males84%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)93%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Females100%
Males87%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)95%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
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 credential100%95%
Emergency credential0%5%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching2113
Average years teaching in district1810
First-year teachers2%6%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1820
Grade 1n/a19
Grade 21819
Grade 31720
Grade 43123
Grade 51829
Grade 62429
Grade 72229
Grade 82329
Grade 91927
Grade 102130
Grade 111728
Grade 121925
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic78%29%
Multiple or No Response17%3%
Hispanic or Latino2%48%
Asian2%8%
American Indian or Alaska Native1%<1%
African American, not Hispanic<1%8%
Pacific Islander<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
English language learners<1%25%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,411$10,805
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional47%61%
Student and staff support4%7%
Administration15%15%
Other expenditures34%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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