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San Juan Unified School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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3738 Walnut Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95609
Sacramento County
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PH: (916) 971-7700
FAX: (916) 971-7070

  • Grades K-12 & ungraded
  • 47,351 students
  • 78 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 2

English Language Arts
 50% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 45% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 40% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 38% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 60% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 55% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science
 57% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 56% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 56% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2008.

Math
 53% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 56% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 47% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Algebra I
 82% (2008)
 74% (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)
 28% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 25% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 31% in 2008.

Science
 59% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 52% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 45% in 2008.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 43% (2008)
 42% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 36% in 2008.

Algebra I
 44% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 41% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 42% in 2008.

Geometry
 89% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 84% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Algebra II
 61% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 66% in 2008.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 25% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 21% (2006)
 17% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 74% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 56% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Earth Science
 32% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 31% in 2008.

World History
 44% (2008)
 41% (2007)
The state average for World History was 36% in 2008.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
 13% (2008)
 12% (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 12% in 2008.

Algebra I
 26% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 37% (2006)
 24% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008.

Geometry
 45% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II
 32% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 35% (2006)
 30% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 36% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 65% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 68% in 2008.

Science
 45% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 40% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 45% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 42% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008.

Chemistry
 47% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 41% in 2008.

Earth Science
 23% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2008.

World History
 35% (2008)
 33% (2007)
The state average for World History was 33% in 2008.

Algebra I
 13% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 17% (2006)
 11% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008.

Geometry
 18% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 18% (2006)
 20% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 12% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Algebra II
 15% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 15% (2006)
 15% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 11% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 41% (2008)
 48% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 43% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 41% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 39% in 2008.

U.S. History
 41% (2008)
 34% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 38% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 41% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2008.

Physics
 42% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 47% in 2008.

Chemistry
 28% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 25% in 2008.

Earth Science
 31% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 28% in 2008.

World History
 16% (2008)
 13% (2007)
The state average for World History was 9% in 2008.

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

Geometry
 12% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 11% (2006)
 12% (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.

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 CAHSEE Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 85% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 Students85%
Females89%
Males82%
African American75%
Asian89%
Filipino90%
Hispanic or Latino73%
American Indian or Alaska Native82%
Pacific Islander79%
White (not Hispanic)89%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Economic Status Unknown85%
Students with disability49%
Tested with modifications0%
English learner43%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Females86%
Males85%
African American66%
Asian95%
Filipino82%
Hispanic or Latino75%
American Indian or Alaska Native87%
Pacific Islander86%
White (not Hispanic)89%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Economic Status Unknown81%
Students with disability47%
Tested with modifications0%
English learner63%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Full credential98%95%
Emergency credential or waiver4%4%
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: 1CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching11413
Average years teaching in district11410
First-year teachers22%6%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2020
Grade 12019
Grade 22019
Grade 32020
Grade 43023
Grade 53129
Grade 63029
Grade 72929
Grade 82929
Grade 93327
Grade 103230
Grade 112828
Grade 122725

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White67%29%
Hispanic or Latino16%49%
African American8%7%
Asian4%8%
American Indian or Alaska Native2%<1%
Filipino1%3%
Pacific Islander<1%<1%
Multiple or No Response<1%3%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
English language learners9%25%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,955$10,805
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%61%
Student and staff support10%7%
Administration11%15%
Other expenditures16%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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