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Las Palmas Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1095 students

 
 
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Posted August 23, 2012

My child was bullied 3 times within the first 3 weeks of school. They did put a stop to it. I wish teachers would send information on homework and projects directly to parents via email or keep website updated. The school is Ok, not super impressed yet. I hope next year is better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2011

im a 7th grader at las palmas middle school and in my opinion it is the absolutelkly best school. everyone is nice and theres hardly any bullying. the teachers and staffulty is very considerate and the renessaince rallys are the best !! (: plus its verryyy clean and kept in order.


Posted August 16, 2010

I graduated from Las Palmas this year and I must say it was the best year LP has had i encourage parents to get their kids involved in ASB its teaches kids leadership and WEB is another program where you as the eighth grader show your 6th graders around the school. my year was phenominal because i was a comissioner in asb and a WEB leader. We also have Renaissance rallies that give honor to the hundreds of students who show us they want to succeed in school and keep improving by having the most improved student win a ipod. Las Palmas is an amazing school.


Posted February 13, 2010

child is in 7th grade says its very slow paced.Says since she came from charter oak district its been very differnt .Charter oak graded her harder and now she is streight A s .It is great for self esteem to get As but at what cost boardem. We are looking to move out of the district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 18, 2009

because i went there.i had alot of fun with the school activities.the teachers re great.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 18, 2009

Las Palmas is a really great school!! I just graduated there 09.And every time I pass by I remember all the fun times I had at LP and I will never forget them. I love all the teachers.Students. And fun activities that happened when I was there all my 3 yrs:)). LP rocks<3
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 18, 2009

i love las palmas becuse all the taechers and staff are the best they help you when u need help just eveything if u go ull wont regert it!!!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 16, 2009

It is the best school in the whole district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2009

We have a strong administration & staff that is compassionate and on top of any problems. They really promote that the student's wellfare is their utmost priority. I have been here 10 years and feel each year is a little better than the last.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2009

I love Las Palmas because they really care about the kids. They have after school tutoring programs and the teachers make themselves available for students before and after school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2009

The staff is very helpful and caring. Its always clean and they put families and their students first
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2009

I'm totally in love with this school! I went to Las Palmas for all 3 years and I'd rather be at school than home any day! The teachers are so nice and we learn so much! The staff works so hard and we accomplished so a lot! I can't think of any school more deserving of the money!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 6, 2009

the teachers are extremely dedicated and you have an awesome principal who takes interest in every student and is involved!!! As a parent, I feel my child is safe and the curriculum is preparing him for high school and future years. The Renaissance Program increases kids to do better. I love our middle school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 2, 2009

Keep up all the great work! The school as a whole is making great progress.....yeah!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2009

Las Palmas has great teachers. My children have learned a lot at Las Palmas and take pride in all they do. I attribute a lot of that to the great teaching at Las Palmas.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2009

I like that the teachers keep good communication with parents about homework, projects and upcoming events on a regular basis through e-mail.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2009

They have a wonderful administrative team and awesome teachers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2009

My children really excelled at Las Palmas. Can say enough about the staff, principal, etc... Just that they are AWESOME!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2009

Las Palmas Middle School Rocks! We have the best students that want to grow and learn and be better people. Our teachers are outstanding and challenge our students everyday to do their best. Our administration and our support staff are always encouraging, caring and empowering our students to strive for excellence. We have it all here at LP. I've been a teacher here for the past 13 years and the is no place I'd rather be then here at Las Palmas Middle School.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 23, 2009

They have some of the greatest and friendliest teachers their. I also love the school's involvement in the community and keeping kids focused in school and sports.
—Submitted by a parent


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This school's
API score

798

Change from
2011 to 2012

+16

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

6 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

6 / 10


API Growth scores over time

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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.

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This school's
API score

798

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

+16

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)

6 / 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.
English Language Arts

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

282 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
43%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

288 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
35%
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 86% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
42%
English Language Arts

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

307 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
48%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

243 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
32%
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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
72%
English Language Arts

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

328 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
45%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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

203 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
37%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
94%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

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

355 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

327 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
57%
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 Students49%
Females53%
Males45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability50%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only57%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - not a high school graduate34%
Parent education - high school graduate46%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)49%
Parent education - college graduate67%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate61%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students46%
Females47%
Males45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino44%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)62%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disability23%
Students with no reported disability47%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only53%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate37%
Parent education - high school graduate46%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)39%
Parent education - college graduate63%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate72%
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

Algebra I

All Students97%
Females95%
Males100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino96%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
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 graduate95%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)94%
Parent education - college graduate100%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

English Language Arts

All Students55%
Females63%
Males48%
African American46%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino51%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)71%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability56%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only59%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - not a high school graduate55%
Parent education - high school graduate51%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%
Parent education - college graduate67%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate62%
Parent education - declined to state57%

Math

All Students28%
Females25%
Males31%
African American27%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino26%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)42%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability28%
English learner14%
Fluent-English proficient and English only29%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate37%
Parent education - high school graduate26%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)21%
Parent education - college graduate32%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state33%
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 Students92%
Females89%
Males98%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability92%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only92%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate86%
Parent education - high school graduate90%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)97%
Parent education - college graduate100%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

English Language Arts

All Students61%
Females67%
Males55%
African American33%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)70%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability62%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only63%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate51%
Parent education - high school graduate60%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)64%
Parent education - college graduate64%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate79%
Parent education - declined to state58%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

All Students39%
Females40%
Males38%
African American17%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino38%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Non-economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disability14%
Students with no reported disability45%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only43%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate31%
Parent education - high school graduate41%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)38%
Parent education - college graduate43%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Geometry

All Students96%
Females100%
Males92%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino97%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Students with no reported disability96%
Fluent-English proficient and English only96%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate100%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)88%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

All Students60%
Females54%
Males68%
African American38%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)66%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability67%
English learner18%
Fluent-English proficient and English only64%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - not a high school graduate42%
Parent education - high school graduate59%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)71%
Parent education - college graduate61%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate73%
Parent education - declined to state67%

Science

All Students77%
Females71%
Males85%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)85%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability78%
English learner36%
Fluent-English proficient and English only79%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate57%
Parent education - high school graduate74%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)82%
Parent education - college graduate89%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Parent education - declined to state75%
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 79% 51%
White 10% 27%
Asian 5% 11%
Black 5% 7%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Two or more races 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 164%N/A54%
English language learners 213%N/A24%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 96% 85%
Cantonese 1% 2%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 1% 1%
Japanese 1% 0%
Thai 1% 0%
Vietnamese 1% 2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 8N/A11
Average years teaching 10N/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

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