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  API Results
 
2008 API Base By Subgroup

740
 753
 735
 716
 638
  All
Students		 Hispanic White Socio-
econ. Dis-
advant. 		Students with Disabilities
  • The results shown here reflect the school's Base API for the 2007-2008 school year for all students and for each of the major subgroups of students as reported by the state.
  • The 2008 API Base is calculated using test score results from spring 2008.

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.

 
API Growth (2007-2008)

740 (2008 Growth)
743 (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)  
  5 (2008 Growth target)
 

  This School Middle Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2008 schoolwide growth target No 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.

Testing in California: An Overview

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2007-2008 API subgroup results

 

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  CST Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 2

English Language Arts
 29% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 42% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 39% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 26% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 23% (2006)
 13% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 38% in 2008.

Math
 36% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 37% (2006)
 42% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 40% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 36% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 55% in 2008.

Math
 48% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 25% (2006)
 33% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science
 47% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 40% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 25% (2006)
 40% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 45% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 24% (2006)
 36% (2005)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 43% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2008.

Math
 46% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 38% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 43% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Algebra I
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (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
 66% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 63% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 45% in 2008.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 54% (2008)
 46% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 36% in 2008.

Algebra I
 50% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 42% in 2008.

Geometry
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 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 2
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students29%
Females30%
Males29%
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)29%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Non-economically disadvantaged40%
Students with no reported disability32%
Fluent-English proficient and English only30%
Parent education - high school graduate21%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)28%

MathThis School
All Students39%
Females22%
Males51%
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)35%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Non-economically disadvantaged43%
Students with no reported disability43%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
Parent education - high school graduate43%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)39%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students26%
Females40%
Males11%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino6%
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)35%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Non-economically disadvantaged39%
Students with no reported disability26%
Fluent-English proficient and English only28%
Parent education - high school graduate21%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)42%
Parent education - college graduate33%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate17%

MathThis School
All Students36%
Females32%
Males40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino19%
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)40%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with no reported disability36%
Fluent-English proficient and English only40%
Parent education - high school graduate26%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%
Parent education - college graduate50%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate50%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students40%
Females33%
Males47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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)43%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged38%
Students with no reported disability43%
Fluent-English proficient and English only41%
Parent education - high school graduate44%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)20%
Parent education - college graduate55%

MathThis School
All Students48%
Females49%
Males46%
African Americann/a
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)43%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantaged41%
Students with no reported disability51%
Fluent-English proficient and English only48%
Parent education - high school graduate60%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)27%
Parent education - college graduate55%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students47%
Females37%
Males59%
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)43%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Students with no reported disability51%
Fluent-English proficient and English only48%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - high school graduate28%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)59%
Parent education - declined to state27%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students40%
Females46%
Males32%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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)39%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Non-economically disadvantaged52%
Students with no reported disability44%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
Gifted and talented83%
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)48%
Parent education - declined to state36%

MathThis School
All Students45%
Females41%
Males50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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)39%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged52%
Students with no reported disability50%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)56%
Parent education - declined to state27%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students43%
Females49%
Males37%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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)40%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability56%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Parent education - not a high school graduate18%
Parent education - high school graduate53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)61%
Parent education - declined to state15%

MathThis School
All Students46%
Females46%
Males44%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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)47%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disability7%
Students with no reported disability56%
Fluent-English proficient and English only47%
Parent education - not a high school graduate27%
Parent education - high school graduate53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)56%
Parent education - declined to state23%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students43%
Females36%
Males50%
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)48%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Students with no reported disability45%
Fluent-English proficient and English only42%

MathThis School
All Students42%
Females33%
Males50%
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)45%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with no reported disability48%
Fluent-English proficient and English only42%

Algebra IThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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

ScienceThis School
All Students66%
Females71%
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)63%
Non-economically disadvantaged63%
Students with no reported disability70%
Fluent-English proficient and English only67%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students63%
Females71%
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)58%
Non-economically disadvantaged63%
Students with no reported disability65%
Fluent-English proficient and English only63%

History - Social Science Grade 8 CumulativeThis School
All Students54%
Females57%
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)47%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with no reported disability57%
Fluent-English proficient and English only54%

Algebra IThis School
All Students50%
Females64%
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)42%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with no reported disability52%
Fluent-English proficient and English only50%

GeometryThis School
Subgroup results not available
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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