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Newport-Mesa Unified School District

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

2985-A Bear St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Orange County
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PH: (714) 424-5000
FAX: (714) 424-8925

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Grades K-12
21,457 students
32 schools

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CST Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 2

English Language Arts

58% (2007)

52% (2006)

48% (2005)

38% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2007.

Math

68% (2007)

64% (2006)

59% (2005)

54% (2004)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 3

English Language Arts

49% (2007)

47% (2006)

39% (2005)

36% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Math

68% (2007)

64% (2006)

57% (2005)

52% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English Language Arts

63% (2007)

59% (2006)

57% (2005)

49% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 51% in 2007.

Math

64% (2007)

57% (2006)

48% (2005)

45% (2004)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Science

52% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 37% in 2007.

English Language Arts

57% (2007)

57% (2006)

53% (2005)

50% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math

61% (2007)

58% (2006)

51% (2005)

42% (2004)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English Language Arts

56% (2007)

52% (2006)

50% (2005)

47% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 42% in 2007.

Math

53% (2007)

52% (2006)

46% (2005)

41% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English Language Arts

53% (2007)

51% (2006)

52% (2005)

41% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math

48% (2007)

45% (2006)

45% (2005)

36% (2004)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2007.

Algebra I

85% (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)

24% (2006)

25% (2005)

21% (2004)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 23% in 2007.

Science

57% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 42% in 2007.

English Language Arts

50% (2007)

52% (2006)

51% (2005)

37% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2007.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

45% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 35% in 2007.

Algebra I

27% (2007)

33% (2006)

42% (2005)

31% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 38% in 2007.

Geometry

97% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 83% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Algebra II

82% (2007)

77% (2006)

86% (2005)

70% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2007.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

Data not available for this district (2007)

16% (2006)

15% (2005)

17% (2004)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 13% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences

72% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 47% in 2007.

English Language Arts

64% (2007)

60% (2006)

57% (2005)

49% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2007.

Earth Science

35% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 27% in 2007.

World History

0% (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

19% (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 11% in 2007.

Algebra I

27% (2007)

27% (2006)

33% (2005)

29% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 17% in 2007.

Geometry

62% (2007)

59% (2006)

66% (2005)

61% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 44% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Algebra II

40% (2007)

48% (2006)

48% (2005)

40% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 35% in 2007.

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

78% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 65% in 2007.

Science

48% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 35% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences

45% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 30% in 2007.

English Language Arts

54% (2007)

52% (2006)

50% (2005)

46% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Chemistry

57% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 39% in 2007.

Earth Science

35% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 20% in 2007.

World History

43% (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

Algebra I

10% (2007)

10% (2006)

9% (2005)

11% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2007.

Geometry

23% (2007)

30% (2006)

33% (2005)

28% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 13% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Algebra II

19% (2007)

15% (2006)

15% (2005)

14% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2007.

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

58% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 44% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences

48% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 36% in 2007.

U.S. History

49% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 35% in 2007.

English Language Arts

50% (2007)

48% (2006)

48% (2005)

39% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Physics

59% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 42% in 2007.

Chemistry

44% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 26% in 2007.

Earth Science

29% (2007)

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

World History

18% (2007)
The state average for World History was 10% in 2007.

Algebra I

9% (2007)

4% (2006)

6% (2005)

6% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2007.

Geometry

7% (2007)

7% (2006)

9% (2005)

9% (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

86% (2007)

86% (2006)

86% (2005)

86% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

86% (2007)

84% (2006)

85% (2005)

85% (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.

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	86%
Females	89%
Males	83%
African American	68%
Asian	96%
Filipino	100%
Hispanic or Latino	71%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	94%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	94%
Economic Status Unknown	80%
Students with disability	54%
English learner	42%
Migrant education	83%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Females	87%
Males	85%
African American	74%
Asian	98%
Filipino	100%
Hispanic or Latino	73%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	93%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Non-economically disadvantaged	93%
Economic Status Unknown	77%
Students with disability	51%
English learner	52%
Migrant education	67%

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

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Full credential	100%	95%
Emergency credential	0%	5%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Experience

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Average years teaching	12	13
Average years teaching in district	10	10
First-year teachers	3%	6%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	20	20
Grade 1	19	19
Grade 2	20	19
Grade 3	19	20
Grade 4	29	23
Grade 5	28	29
Grade 6	30	29
Grade 7	32	29
Grade 8	33	29
Grade 9	32	27
Grade 10	32	30
Grade 11	29	28
Grade 12	27	25

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	52%	29%
Hispanic or Latino	40%	48%
Asian	5%	8%
African American, not Hispanic	1%	8%
Filipino	<1%	3%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%
American Indian or Alaska Native	<1%	<1%
Multiple or No Response	<1%	3%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
English language learners	26%	25%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,034	$10,805

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	61%
Student and staff support	12%	7%
Administration	11%	15%
Other expenditures	19%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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