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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.

 
2007 API Base By Subgroup

907
 936
  All
Students		 White
  • 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 2007 API Base is calculated using test score results from spring 2007.
 
API Growth (2006-2007)

910 (2007 Growth)
901 (2006 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 2006 and spring 2007 (as reported in August 2007).
  • The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools.
 
API Growth Target (2006-2007)

-50-25 0255075100
  9 (2007 Growth result)
  Met Interim Performance Target of 800 (2007 Growth target)
 

  This School Elementary Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2007 schoolwide growth target Yes 76%
Met all subgroup growth targets Yes 63%
  • 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 1 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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2006-2007 API subgroup results

 

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  CST Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 2

English Language Arts
 69% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 65% (2005)
 65% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2007.

Math
 80% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 74% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 77% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 85% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 72% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 51% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 77% (2005)
 66% (2004)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts and math in grades 2 through 11; 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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The California Reading List: Helpful information to support your child's reading

 

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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 Students69%
Females69%
Males68%
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)76%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Students with no reported disability70%
Fluent-English proficient and English only73%
Parent education - college graduate82%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate75%
Parent education - declined to state62%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Females72%
Males87%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino41%
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)91%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Students with no reported disability79%
Fluent-English proficient and English only87%
Parent education - college graduate91%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate84%
Parent education - declined to state77%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students74%
Females81%
Males70%
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)75%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Students with no reported disability79%
Fluent-English proficient and English only78%
Gifted and talented83%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate83%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Females96%
Males86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino69%
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)94%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Students with no reported disability92%
Fluent-English proficient and English only95%
Gifted and talented96%
Parent education - college graduate100%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate96%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students85%
Females86%
Males84%
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)90%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Students with no reported disability90%
Fluent-English proficient and English only90%
Gifted and talented90%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)82%
Parent education - college graduate90%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate93%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Females91%
Males88%
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)92%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with no reported disability91%
Fluent-English proficient and English only91%
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)81%
Parent education - college graduate95%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate93%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts and math in grades 2 through 11; science in grade 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 3

Reading
 70% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 38% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students70%
Females81%
Males63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino54%
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 disadvantaged47%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Students with no reported disability74%
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
Gifted and talented83%
Parent education - college graduate84%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate78%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Females93%
Males81%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino69%
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)88%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Students with no reported disability89%
Fluent-English proficient and English only91%
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - college graduate100%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate87%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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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