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Fairmont Elementary School

Public | K-7 | 486 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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Posted Friday, May 17, 2013

Fairmont is a great neighbood school. The PTA is very active along with a great group of parent volunteers. The student population is very diverse, teachers are very dedicated to student achievment and our principal is visable and engaged with the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 19, 2012

We have been pleasantly surprised to discover what a gem Fairmont is. Our teachers are top-notch, love the diversity of families. We've had a good time getting to know other families although our schedules are so busy. Love that the school is full-inclusion, my son made fast friends and is learning so quickly. Teaching is solid, credentialed teachers make a huge difference and are the reason why I would only do a public school. All the teachers at Fairmont are credentialed. Very happy with the school and are eagerly awaiting the rebuild!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2012

Good teachers, good principal and staff. Parents dedicated to their children and school. PTA is doing an excellent job trying to get new programs and raising money for the school. It does not have high API scores like some of the other El Cerrito schools but Fairmont is a gem for what it does accomplish.Go Fairmont. We are proud to be parents of a child that attends the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 20, 2012

My child has attended Fairmont Elementary School since Kindergarten and we love this school. The teachers here are caring and experienced. The principal loves the students, whether they are "good" students or students that need a bit of "discipline" - notice the quotes here. We have a warm parent community that work together very effectively. Our community is very diverse with a nice mix of Latinos, Asians, African-Americans, Caucasians and every mix you can think of. I'm sorry for the 6/14/12 review as that has NOT been our experience at all at Fairmont. I feel that all students are treated with respect and fairly no matter the color of their skin or disability as we are a full-inclusion school. We did have one bad K-teacher this year - who will not be returning. We have Playworks which teaches physical fitness but also fair play and learning to get along. This year, we were able to bring back band. Fairmont is a nice little secret in El Cerrito. We don't have the high test scores like Madera or Kensington but the students learn to accept each others' differences in a community, family like setting.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2012

My experience as the parent of a kindergartner at Fairmont Elementary has been a very life testing and stressful experience. I have learned from the community of people there both teacher/principal, and parents how important it is to instill moral values in your children to treat others fair and equal. No one should have to endure the treatment of feeling different or abnormal on the basis of color, creed, or gender and this is exactly how my family has be treated from the first day of school. The teacher lacked compassion, empathy, and warmth for my child and his understanding of education. Additionally I did not receive a warming welcome to participate in my child's education through volunteer activities in the class as were other parents. From one parent to another if you are of a certain ethnicity particularly African American this is NOT a good school of choice!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2007

Fairmont is a very unassuming school, where my kid can focus on learning, and not have to worry about test scores or the latest gadgets. The teachers are caring and experienced, and are wildly popular with their students. Fairmont's diverse student population reflects El Cerrito and Richmond's demographics. It is a real place, where my kid learns that different folks have different philosophies, lifestyles and priorities, and may look different, but that what's important is how an individual makes you feel as a person. The school has music lessons and a sports program for all grades, and starting in 2007, a very affordable onsite afterschool prgoram. Fairmont parents in general are not very involved in the PTA, but there is a group of committed souls who tries its best to keep up the school spirit and make sure that there's always money for the important programs at school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 21, 2006

We like Fairmont. The principle knows her school and the teachers we have dealt with have been excellent. The demographic ratio is a bit slanted and on site afterschool care would be nice, but there is also a new budget that will allow for building upgrades in 2008.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 24, 2005

I will try to briefly give a review of fairmont but it will be quite difficult. Fairmont is a very caring, community based school. The teachers hold some of the highest credentials in the area and most importantly, the children come first! no, the school doesn't look it's very best from outside, but the inside can not be matched. I highly recommend fairmont to those parents who put their children first!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2004

Please help the PTSA and the El Cerrito community in defeating the closure of Fairmont Elementary School. Fairmont is not only the first elementary school in El Cerrito and has educated our children for over a decade it is also the only elementary school that serves the residence along and between the San Pablo Ave. and Carlson corridor. I have been a parent of Fairmont for 23 years, my 3rd child is in the fourth grade succeeding 2 brothers. Teachers at Fairmont are experienced, dedicated,tallented and are quite knowledgeable. Diversity at Fairmont covers the world; including Special Ed.,ESL(in 2 languages), on-site after school care and a no-fee sports program supported by the PTA. This school is a wonderful example of how to live in 'harmony'. The teachers are all well versed to educate all children. THEY are our future.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 23, 2004

Caring teachers, good principal. Close knit school - everyone knows each other. Starting to see more unruly students. Greater emphasis should be placed on respect for adults, other students, and the school- taking responsibilty and consequences (notifiy parents, suspention for repeated offences). Bad behavior should not be tolerated in the learning environment. Needs to be taken care of before it gets out of hand. Disruptions make it harder for the students who have good manners and know how to control themselves. They should not be punished with apprehension and fear, but rewarded with the confidence and security of knowing they are safe and in control of their school. Overall a good school, great students- great staff- great parents. We've had no bad experiences, K-4th alot of good times and touching memories children need to be more challenged.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 18, 2004

This scholl's administration is disorganized and sloppy. Children wander around the grounds aimlessly and sit in the admin office with no attention from the staff. I was given conflicting information in enrollment every time I contact them, and then they misplaced the forms. I requested a transfer and would home school before I would send my child there.
—Submitted by 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

794

Change from
2011 to 2012

-3

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

5 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

5 / 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 did not meet its schoolwide API target for 2012.
  • This school has not yet met the state goal of 800.

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Did this school meet all the API goals for student subgroups this year?
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  • This school did not meet all student subgroup API targets for 2012

This school's
API score

794

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

-3

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)

5 / 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)

5 / 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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
37%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
47%
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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
28%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
51%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
47%

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

English Language Arts

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

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
63%
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 59% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
47%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
59%

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.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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English Language Arts

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

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/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.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students63%
Females74%
Males57%
African American75%
Asian73%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino55%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability68%
English learner56%
Fluent-English proficient and English only76%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate59%
Parent education - high school graduate74%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)69%
Parent education - college graduate91%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state32%

Math

All Students56%
Females59%
Males55%
African American58%
Asian67%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino52%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability63%
English learner52%
Fluent-English proficient and English only64%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate53%
Parent education - high school graduate63%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)62%
Parent education - college graduate73%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state32%
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 Students36%
Females41%
Males31%
African American43%
Asian43%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino17%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Non-economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability39%
English learner17%
Fluent-English proficient and English only50%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate9%
Parent education - high school graduate29%
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 state42%

Math

All Students51%
Females54%
Males49%
African American31%
Asian65%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino38%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability51%
English learner51%
Fluent-English proficient and English only51%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate27%
Parent education - high school graduate50%
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 state55%
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 Students60%
Females60%
Males62%
African American78%
Asian63%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino44%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability66%
English learner33%
Fluent-English proficient and English only77%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate63%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)53%
Parent education - college graduate75%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students67%
Females63%
Males74%
African American67%
Asian79%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino52%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability67%
English learner44%
Fluent-English proficient and English only81%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate67%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)53%
Parent education - college graduate83%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
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 Students64%
Females72%
Males56%
African Americann/a
Asian78%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability63%
English learner50%
Fluent-English proficient and English only69%
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 state75%

Math

All Students48%
Females52%
Males44%
African Americann/a
Asian72%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino38%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability46%
English learner43%
Fluent-English proficient and English only50%
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 state58%

Science

All Students38%
Females40%
Males36%
African Americann/a
Asian56%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino8%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability41%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only50%
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 state25%
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 Students52%
Females63%
Males41%
African American45%
Asian53%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability52%
English learner11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only73%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate56%
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 state35%

Math

All Students47%
Females48%
Males46%
African Americann/a
Asian53%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability46%
English learner11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only67%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate56%
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 Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
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 staten/a

English Language Arts

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
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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 37% 49%
African American 26% 7%
Asian 16% 8%
Multiple or No Response 11% 3%
White 8% 28%
Filipino 2% 3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0% 1%
Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 137%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 269%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 57% 85%
All other non-English languages 13% 1%
Portuguese 5% 0%
Urdu 5% 0%
Arabic 4% 1%
Cantonese 3% 2%
Farsi (Persian) 3% 0%
Japanese 3% 0%
Tigrinya 3% 0%
Punjabi 2% 1%
Vietnamese 2% 2%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 1% 1%
Lao 1% 0%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 1% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 14N/A11
Average years teaching 17N/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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724 Kearney Street
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Phone: (510) 559-1361

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