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Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 51% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 46% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Algebra I
 96% (2008)
 84% (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)
 17% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 20% (2006)
 16% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 31% in 2008.

Science
 46% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 38% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 31% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 45% in 2008.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 26% (2008)
 30% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 36% in 2008.

Algebra I
 43% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 42% in 2008.

Geometry
 85% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 84% 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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  CST Results By Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students51%
Females59%
Males43%
African American48%
Asian64%
Filipino61%
Hispanic or Latino44%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disability11%
Students with no reported disability56%
English learner19%
Fluent-English proficient and English only57%
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - not a high school graduate32%
Parent education - high school graduate44%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%
Parent education - college graduate60%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate68%
Parent education - declined to state45%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Females63%
Males47%
African American48%
Asian73%
Filipino81%
Hispanic or Latino47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)55%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability61%
English learner30%
Fluent-English proficient and English only59%
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - not a high school graduate45%
Parent education - high school graduate42%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)59%
Parent education - college graduate62%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate68%
Parent education - declined to state50%

Algebra IThis School
All Students96%
Females100%
Males91%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Students with no reported disability96%
Fluent-English proficient and English only96%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - college graduate92%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
All Students17%
Females13%
Males19%
African American7%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino18%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)18%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Non-economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disability4%
Students with no reported disability20%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only19%
Parent education - not a high school graduate20%
Parent education - high school graduate20%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)19%
Parent education - college graduate6%

ScienceThis School
All Students46%
Females43%
Males49%
African American63%
Asian80%
Filipino73%
Hispanic or Latino33%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)36%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Non-economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disability12%
Students with no reported disability50%
English learner27%
Fluent-English proficient and English only50%
Gifted and talented88%
Parent education - not a high school graduate21%
Parent education - high school graduate41%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)46%
Parent education - college graduate64%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate59%
Parent education - declined to state33%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students38%
Females45%
Males31%
African American63%
Asian67%
Filipino50%
Hispanic or Latino26%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)33%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disability9%
Students with no reported disability42%
English learner17%
Fluent-English proficient and English only43%
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - not a high school graduate21%
Parent education - high school graduate30%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)42%
Parent education - college graduate51%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate52%
Parent education - declined to state25%

History - Social Science Grade 8 CumulativeThis School
All Students26%
Females21%
Males31%
African American16%
Asian60%
Filipino32%
Hispanic or Latino17%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)31%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Non-economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disability6%
Students with no reported disability28%
English learner18%
Fluent-English proficient and English only28%
Gifted and talented79%
Parent education - not a high school graduate12%
Parent education - high school graduate23%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)23%
Parent education - college graduate40%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate34%
Parent education - declined to state17%

Algebra IThis School
All Students43%
Females40%
Males47%
African American53%
Asian74%
Filipino47%
Hispanic or Latino32%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)41%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged46%
Students with no reported disability42%
English learner40%
Fluent-English proficient and English only44%
Gifted and talented64%
Parent education - not a high school graduate25%
Parent education - high school graduate43%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)42%
Parent education - college graduate48%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate47%

GeometryThis School
All Students85%
Males82%
African Americann/a
Asian86%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Students with no reported disability85%
Fluent-English proficient and English only86%
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 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.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

Testing in California: An Overview  

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  CAT/6 Results
 
Scale: % at or above the 50th percentile

Grade 7

Reading
 48% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 37% (2006)
 42% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 49% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 California used the California Achievement Test (CAT/6) to test students in grades 3 and 7 in reading, language, spelling and math.
  • The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAT/6 is a norm-referenced test, which means it measures how well students in California scored in comparison to their peers across the country.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the 50th percentile (the national average) on the test.

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  CAT/6 Results By Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above the 50th percentile

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students48%
Females53%
Males44%
African American39%
Asian66%
Filipino55%
Hispanic or Latino43%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)50%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability53%
English learner16%
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduate27%
Parent education - high school graduate49%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)45%
Parent education - college graduate58%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate72%
Parent education - declined to state36%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Females55%
Males53%
African American48%
Asian70%
Filipino76%
Hispanic or Latino47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)53%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disability13%
Students with no reported disability60%
English learner32%
Fluent-English proficient and English only59%
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - not a high school graduate43%
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)57%
Parent education - college graduate66%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate60%
Parent education - declined to state57%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 California used the California Achievement Test (CAT/6) to test students in grades 3 and 7 in reading, language, spelling and math.
  • The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAT/6 is a norm-referenced test, which means it measures how well students in California scored in comparison to their peers across the country.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the 50th percentile (the national average) on the test.

Testing in California: An Overview  

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  API Results
 
API Growth (2007-2008)

745 (2008 Growth)
726 (2007 Base)

  • The Academic Performance Index (API) system is based on year-over-year test score performance through a two-year cycle. The Base score is for the first year and the Growth score is for the second year.
  • Comparing the API Growth to the Base shows whether or not this school's test score performance improved between spring 2007 and spring 2008 (as reported in August 2008).
  • The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools.
 
API Growth Target (2007-2008)

-50-25 0255075100
  19 (2008 Growth result)
  5 (2008 Growth target)
 

  This School Middle Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2008 schoolwide growth target Yes 74%
Met all subgroup growth targets Yes 46%
  • Each school is assigned an API Growth target by the state, determined by calculating 5% of the difference between the Base API and 800, or a minimum of 5 point growth. Schools with APIs at or above 800 must maintain a minimum API of 800.
  • To encourage schools to improve achievement for all students, the state computes APIs and sets improvement targets for the different student subgroups at the school.
  • The state reports APIs for schools that test a minimum of 85% of eligible students in any subject.

 
2008 API Growth By Subgroup

745
 696
 703
 682
  All
Students		 Hispanic Socio-
econ. Dis-
advant. 		English Language Learners
  • The results shown here reflect the school's Growth API for the 2008-2009 school year for all students and for each of the major subgroups of students as reported by the state.
  • The 2008 API Growth is calculated using test score results from spring 2008.

2007 API Statewide Rank


  • The API Statewide Rank ranges from 1 to 10. A rank of 10, for example, means that the school's API fell into the top 10% of all schools in the state with a comparable grade range.
  • The 2007 Statewide Rank is based on the results of tests that students took in spring 2007.

2007 API Similar Schools Rank

  • To create the Similar Schools Rank, the California Department of Education compares this school's test scores to 100 schools across the state with similar demographic profiles.
  • California uses parent education level, poverty level, student mobility, student ethnicity and other data to identify similar schools.

Testing in California: An Overview

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2007-2008 API subgroup results  

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