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Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 73% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2008.

Math
 55% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 71% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Algebra I
 100% (2008)
 94% (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)
 55% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 31% in 2008.

Science
 82% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 73% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 45% in 2008.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 59% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 36% in 2008.

Algebra I
 69% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 42% in 2008.

Geometry
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
Data not available for this school (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 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Females76%
Males70%
African American69%
Asian86%
Filipinon/a
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)75%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disability40%
Students with no reported disability77%
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - high school graduate67%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)74%
Parent education - college graduate82%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate84%
Parent education - declined to state55%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Females52%
Males59%
African American38%
Asian77%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino38%
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%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disability13%
Students with no reported disability60%
Fluent-English proficient and English only57%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)58%
Parent education - college graduate59%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate71%
Parent education - declined to state37%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students71%
Females78%
Males66%
African Americann/a
Asian97%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino53%
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 disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disability11%
Students with no reported disability79%
Fluent-English proficient and English only74%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - high school graduate28%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)72%
Parent education - college graduate83%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate82%
Parent education - declined to state52%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Females59%
Males50%
African Americann/a
Asian86%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino30%
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)58%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Non-economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disability11%
Students with no reported disability60%
Fluent-English proficient and English only56%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)39%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate63%
Parent education - declined to state52%

Algebra IThis 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%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
All Students55%
Females53%
Males57%
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)55%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disability12%
Students with no reported disability62%
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Parent education - high school graduate45%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)52%
Parent education - college graduate50%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate72%
Parent education - declined to state59%

ScienceThis School
All Students82%
Females79%
Males85%
African Americann/a
Asian97%
Filipinon/a
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)84%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disability36%
Students with no reported disability86%
Fluent-English proficient and English only83%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - high school graduate76%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)75%
Parent education - college graduate85%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate92%
Parent education - declined to state80%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Females74%
Males72%
African Americann/a
Asian92%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino53%
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)74%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disability15%
Students with no reported disability78%
Fluent-English proficient and English only74%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - high school graduate55%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)66%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate81%
Parent education - declined to state66%

History - Social Science Grade 8 CumulativeThis School
All Students59%
Females54%
Males64%
African Americann/a
Asian87%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino38%
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)59%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disability20%
Students with no reported disability63%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - high school graduate32%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)46%
Parent education - college graduate64%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate75%
Parent education - declined to state59%

Algebra IThis School
All Students69%
Females72%
Males67%
African Americann/a
Asian74%
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)67%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Students with no reported disability70%
Fluent-English proficient and English only71%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)73%
Parent education - college graduate68%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate76%

GeometryThis School
All Students100%
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)n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Students with no reported disability100%
Fluent-English proficient and English only100%
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
 69% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 49% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 65% (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 Students69%
Females77%
Males62%
African Americann/a
Asian90%
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)70%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disability11%
Students with no reported disability76%
Fluent-English proficient and English only71%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - high school graduate39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)65%
Parent education - college graduate77%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate84%
Parent education - declined to state52%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Females71%
Males67%
African Americann/a
Asian97%
Filipinon/a
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)70%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disability14%
Students with no reported disability75%
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - high school graduate39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)61%
Parent education - college graduate81%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate81%
Parent education - declined to state55%
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)

848 (2008 Growth)
841 (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
  7 (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

848
 949
 761
 854
 742
  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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