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Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 69% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 65% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 44% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 64% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Algebra I
 60% (2008)
 58% (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)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 31% in 2008.

Science
 79% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 72% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 62% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 45% in 2008.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 44% (2008)
 46% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 36% in 2008.

Algebra I
 22% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 36% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 42% in 2008.

Geometry
 48% (2008)
 52% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 84% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Algebra II
 36% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 66% in 2008.

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

Biology/Life Sciences
 71% (2008)
 77% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 79% (2008)
 81% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Earth Science
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 31% in 2008.

World History
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for World History was 36% in 2008.

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

Algebra I
 19% (2008)
 23% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008.

Geometry
 11% (2008)
 39% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II
 37% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 36% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 68% in 2008.

Science
 77% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 79% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008.

Chemistry
 21% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 41% in 2008.

Earth Science
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2008.

World History
 37% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for World History was 33% in 2008.

Algebra I
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008.

Geometry
 17% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 12% 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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  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 Students69%
Females73%
Males63%
African American62%
Asian83%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino62%
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)78%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Students with no reported disability69%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only73%
Gifted and talented95%
Parent education - not a high school graduate63%
Parent education - high school graduate64%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)74%
Parent education - college graduate88%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate83%
Parent education - declined to state33%

MathThis School
All Students44%
Females43%
Males48%
African American21%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
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)49%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged48%
Students with no reported disability45%
Fluent-English proficient and English only47%
Gifted and talented72%
Parent education - not a high school graduate41%
Parent education - high school graduate50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)48%
Parent education - college graduate60%
Parent education - declined to state24%

Algebra IThis School
All Students60%
Females61%
Males59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino55%
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)57%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Students with no reported disability60%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Gifted and talented60%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)46%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis School
All Students79%
Females74%
Males90%
African American85%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino73%
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)84%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Students with no reported disability79%
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Gifted and talented96%
Parent education - not a high school graduate65%
Parent education - high school graduate78%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)80%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate94%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students72%
Females73%
Males69%
African American85%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino65%
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)77%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Students with no reported disability72%
Fluent-English proficient and English only72%
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduate60%
Parent education - high school graduate71%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)68%
Parent education - college graduate75%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate88%

History - Social Science Grade 8 CumulativeThis School
All Students44%
Females39%
Males54%
African American54%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino35%
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)47%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantaged53%
Students with no reported disability44%
Fluent-English proficient and English only44%
Gifted and talented67%
Parent education - not a high school graduate25%
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)48%
Parent education - college graduate43%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate71%

Algebra IThis School
All Students22%
Females21%
Males27%
African American23%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino21%
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)28%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Non-economically disadvantaged21%
Students with no reported disability22%
Fluent-English proficient and English only23%
Gifted and talented46%
Parent education - not a high school graduate19%
Parent education - high school graduate18%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)19%
Parent education - college graduate35%

GeometryThis School
All Students48%
Females52%
Males40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino35%
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)62%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged48%
Students with no reported disability48%
Fluent-English proficient and English only48%
Gifted and talented56%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)17%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9
Algebra IIThis School
All Students36%
Females29%
Males45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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 disadvantaged44%
Students with no reported disability36%
Fluent-English proficient and English only36%
Gifted and talented36%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
Subgroup results not available

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
All Students71%
Females72%
Males70%
African American71%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino62%
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)80%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with no reported disability71%
English learner33%
Fluent-English proficient and English only74%
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - not a high school graduate36%
Parent education - high school graduate72%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)78%
Parent education - college graduate76%
Parent education - declined to state72%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students79%
Females82%
Males76%
African American81%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino73%
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)87%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Students with no reported disability79%
English learner42%
Fluent-English proficient and English only82%
Gifted and talented90%
Parent education - not a high school graduate55%
Parent education - high school graduate81%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)86%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - declined to state78%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
All Students19%
Males17%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino21%
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
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with no reported disability19%
Fluent-English proficient and English only18%

GeometryThis School
All Students11%
Females11%
Males11%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino3%
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)20%
Economically disadvantaged6%
Non-economically disadvantaged16%
Students with no reported disability11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only11%
Gifted and talented22%
Parent education - high school graduate13%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)4%
Parent education - college graduate20%
Parent education - declined to state0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
Algebra IIThis School
All Students37%
Females32%
Males48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
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)7%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Non-economically disadvantaged38%
Students with no reported disability37%
Fluent-English proficient and English only37%
Gifted and talented52%
Parent education - high school graduate9%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)39%
Parent education - college graduate67%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)This School
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis School
All Students77%
Females72%
Males85%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino65%
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)86%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Students with no reported disability76%
Fluent-English proficient and English only77%
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - not a high school graduate59%
Parent education - high school graduate67%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)81%
Parent education - college graduate89%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate86%

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
Subgroup results not available

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students79%
Females77%
Males82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino76%
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)76%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Students with no reported disability79%
Fluent-English proficient and English only79%
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - not a high school graduate76%
Parent education - high school graduate60%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)81%
Parent education - college graduate95%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate71%

ChemistryThis School
All Students21%
Females18%
Males27%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino15%
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)19%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Non-economically disadvantaged23%
Students with no reported disability21%
Fluent-English proficient and English only21%
Gifted and talented37%
Parent education - not a high school graduate13%
Parent education - high school graduate14%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)19%
Parent education - college graduate37%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate21%

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
All Students37%
Females27%
Males59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino31%
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 disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantaged42%
Students with no reported disability37%
Fluent-English proficient and English only37%
Gifted and talented63%
Parent education - not a high school graduate35%
Parent education - high school graduate27%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)27%
Parent education - college graduate63%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate43%

Algebra IThis School
Subgroup results not available

GeometryThis School
All Students17%
Females10%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino11%
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
Economically disadvantaged15%
Non-economically disadvantaged19%
Students with no reported disability17%
Fluent-English proficient and English only18%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)18%
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
 71% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 70% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Reading was 49% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 72% (2006)
Data not available for this school (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.

Testing in California: An Overview

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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 Students71%
Females74%
Males67%
African American62%
Asian83%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino66%
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)76%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with no reported disability71%
English learner27%
Fluent-English proficient and English only74%
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduate68%
Parent education - high school graduate77%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)71%
Parent education - college graduate85%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate72%
Parent education - declined to state48%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Females68%
Males74%
African American43%
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino65%
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)78%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Students with no reported disability70%
English learner36%
Fluent-English proficient and English only72%
Gifted and talented90%
Parent education - not a high school graduate79%
Parent education - high school graduate69%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)74%
Parent education - college graduate81%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate67%
Parent education - declined to state43%
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)

840 (2008 Growth)
837 (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
  3 (2008 Growth result)
  Met Interim Performance Target of 800 (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

840
824
853
821
  All
Students
Hispanic White Socio-
econ. Dis-
advant.
  • 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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