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La Mariposa School

Public | K-5 | 660 students

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5 stars

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Posted June 2, 2010

LaMariposa's quality & academics is sporadic at best. There are superb teachers there; however, there are several that are below average at best. The principal's leadership style, devotion to students, and desire to improve academics is poor to below average. The several superb teachers carry the school's reputation.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2010

My son is in first Grade, we saw remarkable improvement in him in kindergarden and this year too. Great teachers..very involved and works well with parents to improve the child's weaknesses and reinforces good behaviour/work too!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2010

it is an awsome school the teachers are sooooo nice and so is the PTA
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 15, 2010

this is the best school in the whole county!the teachers are so nice as well as the princible and PTA.i HIGHLY recamend to go to this school
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 12, 2009

excellent school and teachers, as good as any private school we've had our kids attend. pta very involved, othing bad to say, kids are safe and loved
—Submitted by Venus Baron, a parent


Posted July 5, 2009

We love this school. Kindergarden teachers are all excellent. We were pleased with my son's performance in 1st grade, although there are mixed reviews on the first grade teachers. Some are amazing and some seem a little disorganized. We will be having a new principle this year, but I loved how some of the teachers were in the interviewing process. Teachers all seem to work together to have a cohesive teaching program. We are very lucky to have our child at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 27, 2008

My husband and I absolutely love this school, the staff and everything that it offers! I can't wait for my 4 year old to go there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2007

I have two children at La Mariposa through the School Choice Program; we were re-districted out but really wanted to stay. The school has been fantastic for both my kids. The Kindergarden starts everyone off of the right foot, letting the kids learn how to cooperate and have fun in loving atmosphere. Although we have never gotten any teacher that we requested so far, it has never mattered. Every single teacher has been wonderful and enthused and has ensured every child is treated with respect. The older kids are given help with reading if needed. The brand-new facilities are beautiful and clean and all support staff members are very friendly and kind to the kids and parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 10, 2007

I feel so blessed to have my child attend La Mariposa! The teachers, administration and families are all above and beyond. Quality programing is evident on all levels. There are new programs being piloted to ensure our children have bigger and better extracurricular experiences thanks to some dedicated parents and teachers. Parents play a very important roll in the day to day happenings at LMS. They are invited to share ideas, help with the planning and implementation of activities and have a voice that is always heard and considered. This is a truly well rounded, loving, safe environment for children. Yea Mrs. Gonzalez, Teachers & PTA.Great job!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2006

This is an outstanding school with a very dedicated teaching staff and very involved parents. The school is constantly trying to approve upon its programs which is reflected in its increasing test scores.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2006

Absolutely awesome school. We move frequantly all over the country and this is by far the best school our kids have attended. Great teachers, great facilities, wonderful parent support, this school has it all.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 2, 2006

Academic programs are of high quality. Enrichment classes have just begun at this newer school. Parents can be as involved as they want to be.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 3, 2006

this is a great school. They have a high focus on each childs education with various activities including art, sports and music.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 29, 2005

Both my children have gone to La Mariposa. One in Kindergarten and one in 2nd grade now. We are relocating to another city and will be sad to leave La Mariposa. La Mariposa is a school where the children come first and parent involvement is encouraged. The teachers are highly skilled and work hard to bring out the best in each child. The principal is wonderful as she is very involved with the children in school activities. I am very pleased with the three years experience at La Mariposa and highly recommend La Mariposa to other families.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 2011.

This school's
API score

907

Change from
2010 to 2011

-8

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

9 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

1 / 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 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 2011

This school's
API score

907

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
2010 to 2011

-8

Change from 2010 to 2011
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)

9 / 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)

1 / 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 58% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
80%
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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
83%
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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
99%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
94%
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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
83%
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

English Language Arts

All Students77%
Females80%
Males75%
African Americann/a
Asian93%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)80%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability79%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only76%
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 graduate78%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate83%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students83%
Females80%
Males86%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability85%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only83%
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 graduate82%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate85%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
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

English Language Arts

All Students62%
Females66%
Males58%
African Americann/a
Asian75%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino40%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)70%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability65%
English learner46%
Fluent-English proficient and English only64%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)23%
Parent education - college graduate61%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate82%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students74%
Females72%
Males77%
African Americann/a
Asian85%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)75%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability75%
English learner69%
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
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)38%
Parent education - college graduate74%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate91%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
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

English Language Arts

All Students90%
Females93%
Males88%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)91%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability92%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only90%
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 graduate92%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate95%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students88%
Females93%
Males84%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)91%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability90%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
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 graduate90%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate91%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
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

English Language Arts

All Students90%
Females91%
Males89%
African Americann/a
Asian95%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disability50%
Students with no reported disability95%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only91%
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)88%
Parent education - college graduate83%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students89%
Females86%
Males92%
African Americann/a
Asian95%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disability50%
Students with no reported disability95%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only91%
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)94%
Parent education - college graduate83%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate98%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students89%
Females93%
Males87%
African Americann/a
Asian85%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)93%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disability42%
Students with no reported disability96%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only91%
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)94%
Parent education - college graduate83%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate98%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
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
White 60% 28%
Hispanic or Latino 18% 49%
Asian 14% 8%
Filipino 7% 3%
African American 2% 7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0% 1%
Multiple or No Response 0% 3%
Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 17%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 27%N/A52%
Source: 1 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Source: 2 NCES, 2008-2009

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 21N/A25
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 12N/A11
Average years teaching 14N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 100%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 0%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
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