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Pittsburg Unified School District

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2000 Railroad Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Contra Costa County
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PH: (925) 473-4231
FAX: (925) 473-4274

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  • Grades K-12
  • 9347 students
  • 11 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 2

English Language Arts
 39% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 49% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 46% (2005)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 20% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 24% (2006)
 17% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 38% in 2008.

Math
 43% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 38% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 37% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 32% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 55% in 2008.

Math
 48% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 35% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science
 30% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 38% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 30% (2006)
 28% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 40% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 29% (2005)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 25% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 20% (2006)
 22% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2008.

Math
 25% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 20% (2006)
 17% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 34% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 29% (2006)
 28% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 28% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 21% (2006)
 20% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Algebra I
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (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)
 6% (2008)
 0% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 31% in 2008.

Science
 36% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 26% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 25% (2006)
 25% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 45% in 2008.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 23% (2008)
 21% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 36% in 2008.

Algebra I
 29% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 13% (2006)
 10% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 42% in 2008.

Geometry
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 84% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Algebra II
 37% (2008)
 46% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 66% in 2008.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
Data not available for this district (2008)
 0% (2007)
 0% (2006)
 0% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 62% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 41% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 32% (2006)
 31% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Earth Science
 15% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 31% in 2008.

World History
 0% (2008)
 0% (2007)
The state average for World History was 36% in 2008.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 12% in 2008.

Algebra I
 13% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 18% (2006)
 6% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008.

Geometry
 31% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 18% (2006)
 20% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II
 10% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 13% (2006)
 34% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 36% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 28% (2008)
 35% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 68% in 2008.

Science
 25% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 18% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 32% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 22% (2006)
 24% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008.

Chemistry
 26% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 41% in 2008.

Earth Science
 7% (2008)
 5% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2008.

World History
 27% (2008)
 26% (2007)
The state average for World History was 33% in 2008.

Algebra I
 8% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 5% (2006)
 7% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008.

Geometry
 13% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 5% (2006)
 15% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 12% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Algebra II
 8% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 9% (2006)
 7% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 11% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 16% (2008)
 21% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 43% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 40% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 39% in 2008.

U.S. History
 24% (2008)
 18% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 38% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 24% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 17% (2006)
 22% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2008.

Physics
 32% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 47% in 2008.

Chemistry
 6% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 25% in 2008.

Earth Science
 11% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 28% in 2008.

World History
 7% (2008)
 0% (2007)
The state average for World History was 9% in 2008.

Algebra I
 10% (2008)
 1% (2007)
 4% (2006)
 2% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2008.

Geometry
 7% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 3% (2006)
 9% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 6% 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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 CAHSEE Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 71% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 71% (2005)
 58% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 67% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 62% (2005)
 59% (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 ArtsThis District
All Students71%
Females76%
Males65%
African American69%
Asian82%
Filipino89%
Hispanic or Latino65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islander92%
White (not Hispanic)82%
Declined to state70%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Economic Status Unknown75%
Students with disability27%
English learner32%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Females65%
Males68%
African American58%
Asian97%
Filipino92%
Hispanic or Latino60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islander91%
White (not Hispanic)85%
Declined to state68%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Economic Status Unknown69%
Students with disability22%
English learner37%
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, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Full credential92%95%
Emergency credential or waiver3%4%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: 1CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching11313
Average years teaching in district11010
First-year teachers28%6%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2820
Grade 12019
Grade 21919
Grade 32020
Grade 43023
Grade 52929
Grade 62729
Grade 72829
Grade 82829
Grade 93027
Grade 103130
Grade 112828
Grade 122825
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic or Latino51%49%
African American22%7%
Multiple or No Response9%3%
White7%29%
Filipino6%3%
Asian3%8%
Pacific Islander2%<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 learners33%25%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,830$10,805
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%61%
Student and staff support8%7%
Administration11%15%
Other expenditures19%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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