API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

858 (2009 Growth)
842 (2008 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 2008 and spring 2009 (as reported in September 2009).
  • The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools.
 
API Growth Target (2008-2009)

-50-25 0255075100
  16 (2009 Growth result)
  Met Interim Performance Target of 800 (2009 Growth target)
 

  This School Middle Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2009 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.

 
2009 API Growth By Subgroup

858
 785
 872
  All
Students		 Hispanic White
  • 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 2009 API Growth is calculated using test score results from spring 2009.

2008 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 2008 Statewide Rank is based on the results of tests that students took in spring 2008.

2008 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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2008-2009 API subgroup results  

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  CST Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 74% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2009.

Math
 59% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 80% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 54% in 2009.

Math
 66% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 43% in 2009.

Algebra I
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 81% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 17% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 45% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 30% in 2009.

Science
 81% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 67% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2009.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 62% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 54% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 42% in 2009.

Algebra I
 49% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 44% in 2009.

Geometry
 100% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 91% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 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 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students74%
Females77%
Males72%
African Americann/a
Asian87%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino52%
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)81%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disability33%
Students with no reported disability77%
English learner33%
Fluent-English proficient and English only77%
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - high school graduate68%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)55%
Parent education - college graduate86%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate97%
Parent education - declined to state60%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Females61%
Males57%
African Americann/a
Asian63%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino49%
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)63%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Non-economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disability24%
Students with no reported disability62%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only62%
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - high school graduate52%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)38%
Parent education - college graduate72%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate74%
Parent education - declined to state49%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students80%
Females84%
Males75%
African Americann/a
Asian86%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino70%
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)82%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disability27%
Students with no reported disability82%
English learner43%
Fluent-English proficient and English only82%
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - high school graduate52%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)82%
Parent education - college graduate88%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate95%
Parent education - declined to state72%

MathThis School
All Students66%
Females66%
Males67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino56%
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)71%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disability17%
Students with no reported disability69%
English learner12%
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - high school graduate45%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)56%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate90%
Parent education - declined to state59%

Algebra IThis School
All Students100%
Females100%
Males100%
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)100%
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Students with no reported disability100%
Fluent-English proficient and English only100%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - college graduate100%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
All Students17%
Females15%
Males18%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino14%
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 disadvantaged13%
Non-economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability22%
Fluent-English proficient and English only17%
Parent education - high school graduate29%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)17%
Parent education - college graduate8%
Parent education - declined to state13%

ScienceThis School
All Students81%
Females83%
Males78%
African Americann/a
Asian89%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino63%
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)85%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Students with no reported disability83%
Fluent-English proficient and English only82%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - high school graduate88%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)73%
Parent education - college graduate84%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Parent education - declined to state72%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students67%
Females77%
Males54%
African Americann/a
Asian83%
Filipinon/a
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)70%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with no reported disability68%
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - high school graduate64%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)59%
Parent education - college graduate70%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate97%
Parent education - declined to state59%

History - Social Science Grade 8 CumulativeThis School
All Students62%
Females66%
Males56%
African Americann/a
Asian78%
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)64%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disability13%
Students with no reported disability65%
Fluent-English proficient and English only62%
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - high school graduate64%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)59%
Parent education - college graduate58%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate89%
Parent education - declined to state53%

Algebra IThis School
All Students49%
Females53%
Males43%
African Americann/a
Asian46%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino36%
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 disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged49%
Students with no reported disability50%
Fluent-English proficient and English only49%
Gifted and talented78%
Parent education - high school graduate44%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)56%
Parent education - college graduate41%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate69%
Parent education - declined to state41%

GeometryThis School
All Students100%
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 disadvantaged100%
Students with no reported disability100%
Fluent-English proficient and English only100%
Gifted and talented100%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 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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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2004 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2003-2004


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
More about the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

 
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