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  API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

867 (2009 Growth)
876 (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
-9 (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

867
 805
 879
  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 2

English Language Arts
 81% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 81% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 61% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Math
 78% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 78% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2009.

Math
 71% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 87% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 82% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 54% in 2009.

Math
 84% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 75% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2009.

Math
 62% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 70% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 54% in 2009.

Math
 61% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 43% in 2009.

Algebra I
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (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)
Data not available for this school (2009)
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 General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 30% in 2009.

Science
 68% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 58% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2009.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 51% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 37% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 42% in 2009.

Algebra I
 48% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 44% in 2009.

Geometry
Data not available for this school (2009)
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 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.

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 Students81%
Females84%
Males77%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino79%
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%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Students with no reported disability82%
Fluent-English proficient and English only82%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)78%
Parent education - college graduate89%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate88%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Females75%
Males88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino79%
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%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Students with no reported disability81%
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)72%
Parent education - college graduate84%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate88%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students61%
Females72%
Males54%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino73%
Hispanic or Latino27%
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%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with no reported disability63%
Fluent-English proficient and English only64%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)42%
Parent education - college graduate67%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate82%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Females80%
Males77%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino100%
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)86%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Students with no reported disability82%
Fluent-English proficient and English only81%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)67%
Parent education - college graduate79%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students78%
Females77%
Males79%
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)85%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with no reported disability82%
Fluent-English proficient and English only79%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)65%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Females68%
Males73%
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)77%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Students with no reported disability74%
Fluent-English proficient and English only71%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)65%
Parent education - college graduate67%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate91%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students87%
Females88%
Males87%
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)87%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Students with no reported disability88%
Fluent-English proficient and English only87%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)86%
Parent education - college graduate83%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate95%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Females81%
Males83%
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)82%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Students with no reported disability83%
Fluent-English proficient and English only82%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)79%
Parent education - college graduate79%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate89%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Females78%
Males90%
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)84%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Students with no reported disability86%
Fluent-English proficient and English only83%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)64%
Parent education - college graduate88%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate94%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students75%
Females86%
Males67%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
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)77%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Students with no reported disability78%
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)62%
Parent education - college graduate85%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate73%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Females61%
Males64%
African Americann/a
Asian82%
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)61%
Non-economically disadvantaged63%
Students with no reported disability64%
Fluent-English proficient and English only62%
Gifted and talented93%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)23%
Parent education - college graduate74%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate80%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students70%
Females77%
Males64%
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)73%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Students with no reported disability76%
Fluent-English proficient and English only69%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)76%
Parent education - college graduate68%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Females50%
Males70%
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)59%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with no reported disability67%
Fluent-English proficient and English only61%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)62%
Parent education - college graduate74%

Algebra IThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

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

ScienceThis School
All Students68%
Females67%
Males69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino64%
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 disadvantaged74%
Students with no reported disability69%
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)47%
Parent education - college graduate77%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students58%
Females63%
Males54%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino57%
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)61%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Students with no reported disability59%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)47%
Parent education - college graduate64%

History - Social Science Grade 8 CumulativeThis School
All Students51%
Females38%
Males60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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)56%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Students with no reported disability52%
Fluent-English proficient and English only53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)35%
Parent education - college graduate68%

Algebra IThis School
All Students48%
Females39%
Males53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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)56%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Non-economically disadvantaged56%
Students with no reported disability48%
Fluent-English proficient and English only49%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)29%
Parent education - college graduate59%

GeometryThis School
Subgroup results not available
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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