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  CST Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 74% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Algebra I
 100% (2008)
 100% (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)
 29% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 8% (2006)
 11% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 31% in 2008.

Science
 81% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 77% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 45% in 2008.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 64% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 36% in 2008.

Algebra I
 78% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 42% in 2008.

Geometry
 95% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (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 Students74%
Females78%
Males71%
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)73%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disability30%
Students with no reported disability78%
English learner40%
Fluent-English proficient and English only79%
Gifted and talented96%
Parent education - not a high school graduate55%
Parent education - high school graduate63%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)63%
Parent education - college graduate85%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate82%
Parent education - declined to state66%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Females72%
Males75%
African Americann/a
Asian89%
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)67%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disability41%
Students with no reported disability76%
English learner50%
Fluent-English proficient and English only77%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate57%
Parent education - high school graduate62%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)61%
Parent education - college graduate84%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate80%
Parent education - declined to state77%

Algebra IThis School
All Students100%
Females100%
Males100%
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 disadvantaged100%
Students with no reported disability100%
Fluent-English proficient and English only100%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - college graduate100%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
All Students29%
Females30%
Males28%
African Americann/a
Asian53%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino20%
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 disadvantaged21%
Non-economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disability22%
Students with no reported disability31%
English learner21%
Fluent-English proficient and English only31%
Parent education - not a high school graduate12%
Parent education - high school graduate25%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)43%
Parent education - college graduate35%
Parent education - declined to state15%

ScienceThis School
All Students81%
Females79%
Males82%
African Americann/a
Asian88%
Filipino93%
Hispanic or Latino58%
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 disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disability44%
Students with no reported disability83%
English learner45%
Fluent-English proficient and English only85%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate46%
Parent education - high school graduate71%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)75%
Parent education - college graduate85%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate94%
Parent education - declined to state58%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students77%
Females80%
Males74%
African Americann/a
Asian87%
Filipino86%
Hispanic or Latino50%
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)79%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disability39%
Students with no reported disability79%
English learner29%
Fluent-English proficient and English only82%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate23%
Parent education - high school graduate71%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)66%
Parent education - college graduate85%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate89%
Parent education - declined to state52%

History - Social Science Grade 8 CumulativeThis School
All Students64%
Females61%
Males68%
African Americann/a
Asian78%
Filipino79%
Hispanic or Latino34%
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 disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disability34%
Students with no reported disability67%
English learner27%
Fluent-English proficient and English only69%
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - not a high school graduate27%
Parent education - high school graduate58%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)56%
Parent education - college graduate68%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate79%
Parent education - declined to state44%

Algebra IThis School
All Students78%
Females80%
Males75%
African Americann/a
Asian86%
Filipino85%
Hispanic or Latino67%
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)65%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with no reported disability78%
English learner90%
Fluent-English proficient and English only76%
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - high school graduate69%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)66%
Parent education - college graduate78%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate88%
Parent education - declined to state75%

GeometryThis School
All Students95%
Females100%
Males92%
African Americann/a
Asian94%
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 disability97%
Fluent-English proficient and English only95%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - college graduate92%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate95%
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
 73% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 49% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 77% (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 Students73%
Females78%
Males69%
African Americann/a
Asian84%
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)72%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disability39%
Students with no reported disability76%
English learner37%
Fluent-English proficient and English only78%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate52%
Parent education - high school graduate58%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)62%
Parent education - college graduate83%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate81%
Parent education - declined to state75%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Females84%
Males81%
African Americann/a
Asian96%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino60%
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)79%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disability52%
Students with no reported disability85%
English learner61%
Fluent-English proficient and English only85%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate52%
Parent education - high school graduate75%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)74%
Parent education - college graduate91%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate87%
Parent education - declined to state84%
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)

891 (2008 Growth)
888 (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 No 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

891
 960
 762
 877
 769
  All
Students		 Asian 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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  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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