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Brookhurst Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 1325 students

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Posted September 8, 2010

Brookhurst is an amazing school. I love it. The teachers there really care about us and never lets us down. Everyone there is really nice. The staff will put down what they are doing to help you out with anything you need. Other kids will love it here!!!


Posted October 21, 2008

I just wanted to say that after several 'bad' experiences at other Jr Highs, this is by far the best. I have really good communication with all of my son's teachers and they're all so willing to help with my son's education. Great School and even BETTER staff. Thanks
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2008

This is my son's 1st year to Brookhust and Anaheim School District. Great school and staff!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2008

My daughter's first year at Brookhurst. She has made some REALLY good friends. The teachers are so involved with the students. The Administrative, you couldn't ask for better, they are dedicated to the students/school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 29, 2007

Brookhurst Junior High School, is very fun to go to. I love all of the teachers there. Sports is also fun, because they have the collest teachers coach the teams. I think everyone will like brookhurst, and if you go there...you are already lucky!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 14, 2004

The school has good teachers and a nice campus. With lots of clubs and classes.-Ronald Gomez
—Submitted by Ronald Gomez, a former student


Posted May 20, 2004

This school is a wonderful school which gives your child education and all access to learning new things and having good friends with a no violence school.
—Submitted by Joanne Contreras, a parent


Posted April 29, 2004

I currently go to Brookhurst Jr. High school and its a great school. Science class is fun and Band is the best. Advanced Band gets to go to Disneyland and Mr. Kraus is also funny. Mr. Brown, science teacher is funny too. I enjoy my year right now in that school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 20, 2003

The teachers at this school care very much for each child. Mr. Hansen is one of the best teachers at this school site, because he cared how my child was learning. My daughter learned a lot from Brookhurst and I hope she carries it on into High School.


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.

This school's
API score

754

Change from
2011 to 2012

+8

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

4 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

6 / 10


API Growth scores over time

Did this school meet the API goal this year?
The state goal for API is 800. All schools that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school met its schoolwide API target for 2012.
  • This school has not yet met the state goal of 800.

API Growth scores by subgroup

In addition to schoolwide API scores, each student subgroup receives an API score.
Did this school meet all the API goals for student subgroups this year?
The state goal for the API is 800. All the student subgroups at a school that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school did not meet all student subgroup API targets for 2012

This school's
API score

754

What is the API?
The Academic Performance Index (API) is a single number assigned to each school by the California Department of Education to measure overall school performance and improvement over time on statewide testing. The API ranges from 200 and 1000, with 800 as the state goal for all schools.
Change from
2011 to 2012

+8

Change from 2011 to 2012
Comparing the API Growth to the Base shows whether or not this school’s test score performance improved between Spring 2011 and Spring 2012. The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools. Schools scoring below an 800 are given at least a 5 point target for the next year.
API Statewide Rank
(2011)

4 / 10

API Statewide Rank (2011)
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 2011 rank is based on results from tests students took in Spring 2011.
API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

6 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)
The API Similar Schools Rank ranges from 1 to 10. It shows how the school compares to other schools with similar student demographic profiles. The California Department of Education uses parent education level, poverty level, student ethnicity and other data to identify similar schools.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 86% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
72%
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 62% in 2012.

522 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
42%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

480 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
33%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 49% in 2012.

487 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
29%
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

572 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
37%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 32% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
1%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
0%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
n/a
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 52% in 2012.

610 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

580 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
55%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students98%
Females100%
Males94%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino95%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Students with no reported disability97%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only97%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state97%

English Language Arts

All Students48%
Females53%
Males42%
African American85%
Asian77%
Filipino81%
Hispanic or Latino42%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)57%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disability50%
Students with no reported disability48%
English learner10%
Fluent-English proficient and English only59%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - not a high school graduate46%
Parent education - high school graduate60%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state47%

Math

All Students39%
Females41%
Males36%
African American55%
Asian33%
Filipino80%
Hispanic or Latino37%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)48%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disability25%
Students with no reported disability39%
English learner13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only47%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented84%
Parent education - not a high school graduate58%
Parent education - high school graduate53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state38%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

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.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students30%
Females32%
Males27%
African American30%
Asian64%
Filipino56%
Hispanic or Latino25%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)41%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disability17%
Students with no reported disability31%
English learner10%
Fluent-English proficient and English only37%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented83%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state29%

English Language Arts

All Students51%
Females57%
Males46%
African American43%
Asian67%
Filipino79%
Hispanic or Latino48%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)61%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disability35%
Students with no reported disability52%
English learner14%
Fluent-English proficient and English only65%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - not a high school graduate36%
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state51%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

All Students1%
Females0%
Males2%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino2%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged2%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability2%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only5%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state2%

Geometry

All Students88%
Females86%
Males88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino81%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Students with no reported disability87%
Fluent-English proficient and English only87%
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state87%

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

All Students42%
Females42%
Males42%
African American29%
Asian72%
Filipino83%
Hispanic or Latino36%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disability14%
Students with no reported disability45%
English learner11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented88%
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state41%

Science

All Students60%
Females62%
Males60%
African American52%
Asian91%
Filipino92%
Hispanic or Latino55%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disability28%
Students with no reported disability62%
English learner27%
Fluent-English proficient and English only73%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented99%
Parent education - not a high school graduate45%
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state60%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

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.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic or Latino 69% 49%
White 11% 28%
Asian 6% 8%
Multiple or No Response 5% 3%
African American 4% 7%
Filipino 4% 3%
Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 128%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 268%N/A52%
Source: 1 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Source: 2 NCES, 2008-2009

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 93% 85%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 2% 1%
Vietnamese 2% 2%
Korean 1% 1%
Lao 1% 0%
Somali 1% 0%
All other non-English languages 0% 1%
Gujarati 0% 0%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 0% 1%
Punjabi 0% 1%
Tongan 0% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 10N/A11
Average years teaching 11N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 98%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 0%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Golden Bell (2003)
  • AVID Certified (2007)

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Hearing impairments
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Orthopedic impairments
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Dance
  • Drama

Language learning

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Spanish
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00
School end time
  • 2:30
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Darrick Garcia
Special schedule
  • Block scheduling
  • Extended/longer school day
Fax number
  • (714) 999-1764

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Gifted / high performing
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • Spanish
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Hearing impairments
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Orthopedic impairments
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Volleyball
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
School leaders can update this information here.

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601 North Brookhurst Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92801
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Phone: (714) 999-3613

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