Jerry D. Holland Middle School

I think this is a good school because i go to it and im a seventh grader and i like all of the teachers and staffs especially the security efren,the janitor arturo,and the principal mr.Rust
—Submitted by a student

Posted December 17, 2009

This is a good school to go to...the best teacher there is Mr. Kinney he's a good math teacher and he makes teaching fun...i would rate this school a 10...i miss going there now i go to BPHS...maybe youll see me there...[:
—Submitted by a student

Posted September 6, 2008

I attented this school last year, and that year was one of the best. The teachers are really dedicated espcially Mr. Kinney. He is an excellent teacher who give 110% to his students, he'll stay for tutoring almost every single day, give up his lunch time, and encourage students. Not only him but many teachers did alot for us. The students are respectful too, it is not a corrupt school. There may be a fight once or twice, but thats only because you let your children hang out with the wrong people.
—Submitted by a student

Posted July 19, 2007

I would not send your child to this school. Before you walk into the school you have to empty your pockets and there are monthly backpack checks. The children there are absolutely irresponseble and completelydisrrespectful and the staff doesnt mind it.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted July 12, 2007

This school is a great school for your child to go to.Many parents think this school is bad but it is not The staff is great The school is so insperational.Every one is treated equal. And yes there are some trouble makers but every school has some trouble makers.so I recomend this school for your child to go to it is exelent.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted August 20, 2004

This school is one of the most hardworking schools I had ever known. Sure it could use some improvement but it will try its best. 10 years ago this school had a bad rep. and I heard many rumors but now I know those rumors are wrong. This school is what my kids need, if I were you I would consider taking my kids here also.
—Submitted by miner garre, a parent

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

This school's
API score

757

Change from
2011 to 2012

+25

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

3 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

9 / 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

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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 met all student subgroup API targets for 2012

This school's
API score

757

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

+25

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)

3 / 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)

9 / 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.

English Language Arts

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

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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.

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

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

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

English Language Arts

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

231 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

226 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

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

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

English Language Arts

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

204 students were tested at this school in 2012.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2012.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

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

228 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

204 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students	45%
Females	50%
Males	41%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	45%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	48%
English learner	7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	54%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	54%
Parent education - high school graduate	34%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	53%

Math

All Students	48%
Females	46%
Males	49%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	46%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	38%
Students with no reported disability	50%
English learner	6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	60%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	54%
Parent education - high school graduate	48%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	24%

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About 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.

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students	100%
Females	n/a
Males	n/a
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with no reported disability	100%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	100%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

English Language Arts

All Students	36%
Females	35%
Males	36%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	32%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	63%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	13%
Students with no reported disability	37%
English learner	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	43%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	94%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	32%
Parent education - high school graduate	32%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	48%
Parent education - college graduate	55%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	34%

Math

All Students	34%
Females	36%
Males	33%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	31%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	46%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	19%
Students with no reported disability	36%
English learner	13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	40%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	36%
Parent education - high school graduate	30%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	35%
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	37%

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students	54%
Females	51%
Males	58%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	58%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	56%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	55%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	71%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	39%
Parent education - high school graduate	57%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	63%

English Language Arts

All Students	44%
Females	54%
Males	36%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	45%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	36%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	27%
Students with no reported disability	46%
English learner	18%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	47%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	95%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	51%
Parent education - high school graduate	35%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	67%
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	43%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

All Students	46%
Females	48%
Males	45%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	47%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	36%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	29%
Students with no reported disability	52%
English learner	5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	52%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	59%
Parent education - high school graduate	38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	42%

Geometry

All Students	n/a
Females	n/a
Males	n/a
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with no reported disability	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	n/a
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

All Students	51%
Females	48%
Males	53%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	50%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	53%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	21%
Students with no reported disability	58%
English learner	17%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	55%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	61%
Parent education - high school graduate	48%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	75%
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	41%

Science

All Students	83%
Females	80%
Males	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	83%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	71%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disability	67%
Students with no reported disability	84%
English learner	47%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	86%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	88%
Parent education - high school graduate	79%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	93%
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	80%

Scale: % proficient or advanced

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