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Centerville Junior High

Public | 7-8 | 1016 students

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4 stars

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Posted December 16, 2012

tippetts was a complete puto he would always make remarks about my weight.. other than that ez all gud.. i like thornton better.


Posted November 28, 2010

Centerville is a wonderful school for those who want to be challenged, and still have fun. As an eighth grader, I am happy to say that at Centerville, I was able to make many new friends, and have great teachers that really know their material. The school really cares about the students, and provides an educational and enjoyable experience for both 8th AND 7th graders!


Posted December 6, 2009

Where do i begin to start well first I'm a 7th grade student at centerville school Jr. high being here has been the best expeirence because of the fresh new start from elementery. Before centerville i got made fun of for being differnt but now i have about 5 new friends in each class. I highly encouring any new student or parents to come here. Now i even have help at math club! i been very fun and educational. - btw the dances are sooo much fun!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 30, 2009

Centerville has been a great experience for my daughter. She is starting 8th grade with a tremendous attitude and full of optimism thanks to her enthusiastic teachers! The support staff is awesome! Math, which was a struggle previously, is no longer such, thanks to a teacher who is very responsive, answering student emails at night and engaging them in class! Bravo!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2009

they have great teachers!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2009

Very friendly place...Administration, office workers, custodial staff, volunteer parents and PTSA are truly happy to be here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2009

Centerville is improving every year. We raised our API by 18 points this past year!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2009

The parents, students and staff are truly amazing! It's like a small community working together.


Posted September 29, 2009

It is an excellent school, that transitions students from their elementary schools to be prepared for high school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2009

We have the best principal ever!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 10, 2009

My daughter goes to Centerville now, and I first taught that she could go to Horner or Hopkins or any other school, but then I gave it a chance and she and I both liked the school very much, it has even been remodeled.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 24, 2009

Centerville is a very nice school. I would defenetly recemend it for your child because it is better then most other Jr. High Schools in Fremont, CA.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 11, 2009

this school is the best jr. high ever! i like that it doesnt pressure kids to do great in there school work but it still encourage them to study! although the kids should think more about syudying and not boys or girls!


Posted October 2, 2008

This school has so much balance. Much better than being in Parkmont. Teachers are nicer and more dedicated. Not to much homework.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2008

I have two children currently at Centerville along with one cousin and three cousins recently graduated and all have had great experiences. The Vice Principle is great, the counselor is phenomenal and although some of the teachers are a little out of the box, they are all great hearted.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 8, 2008

I guess the system is ran pretty well. However, im tired of all the jerks who think they are cool because they can say rude insults about anyone but themselves (heaven forbid someone wears pants that actually fit!). Almost every week it seems there is some kind of gang fight. But the pizza is good.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 18, 2006

Centerville was a great experience for my daughter, from the teachers,guidance councilors and both the principle and vice principle. very outstanding place for kids to attend before they go off to high school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2005

After being at Parkmont, Centerville has been great, especially the Principal. He is truly concerned about the mental well being of the students. How refreshing! The problems we've had with a couple of teachers were beyond the principal's remedy. The local Teacher's Union is too strong and keeps the district from cleaning up bad teacher behavior. We're looking for a more dedicated District.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 18, 2005

This is a good school. Teachers seem genuinely concerned about the students. The campus has recently be remodeled and really looks great.
—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

848

Change from
2011 to 2012

-3

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

8 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

4 / 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 2012

This school's
API score

848

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)

8 / 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)

4 / 10

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

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

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.

397 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

383 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
53%
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.

343 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
37%
English Language Arts

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

400 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
65%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
0%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

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

423 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

397 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
64%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All 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 Students78%
Females83%
Males72%
African American48%
Asian89%
Filipino75%
Hispanic or Latino54%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disability25%
Students with no reported disability79%
English learner14%
Fluent-English proficient and English only85%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate52%
Parent education - high school graduate55%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)78%
Parent education - college graduate82%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate92%
Parent education - declined to state67%

Math

All Students63%
Females64%
Males62%
African American14%
Asian87%
Filipino67%
Hispanic or Latino35%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability63%
English learner21%
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate25%
Parent education - high school graduate45%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)56%
Parent education - college graduate68%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate85%
Parent education - declined to state42%
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 Students60%
Females59%
Males61%
African Americann/a
Asian80%
Filipino63%
Hispanic or Latino27%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)55%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability60%
English learner38%
Fluent-English proficient and English only62%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - not a high school graduate23%
Parent education - high school graduate39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)41%
Parent education - college graduate67%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate83%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

English Language Arts

All Students68%
Females70%
Males67%
African American50%
Asian82%
Filipino74%
Hispanic or Latino39%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability69%
English learner13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate20%
Parent education - high school graduate45%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)58%
Parent education - college graduate79%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate90%
Parent education - declined to state64%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

All Students6%
Females6%
Males7%
African American8%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino4%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)9%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Non-economically disadvantaged4%
Students with disability7%
Students with no reported disability7%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only7%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate10%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)7%
Parent education - college graduate8%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Geometry

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
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/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

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

All Students64%
Females60%
Males67%
African American30%
Asian85%
Filipino68%
Hispanic or Latino28%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disability17%
Students with no reported disability68%
English learner15%
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate14%
Parent education - high school graduate45%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)52%
Parent education - college graduate73%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate90%
Parent education - declined to state73%

Science

All Students68%
Females63%
Males74%
African American59%
Asian81%
Filipino66%
Hispanic or Latino36%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability69%
English learner27%
Fluent-English proficient and English only74%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate13%
Parent education - high school graduate45%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)55%
Parent education - college graduate82%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate90%
Parent education - declined to state82%
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 32% 28%
Asian 27% 8%
Hispanic or Latino 23% 49%
African American 7% 7%
Filipino 6% 3%
Multiple or No Response 4% 3%
Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 113%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 223%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 61% 85%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 6% 1%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 5% 1%
Punjabi 4% 1%
Farsi (Persian) 3% 0%
Gujarati 3% 0%
Burmese 2% 0%
Cantonese 2% 2%
Hindi 2% 0%
All other non-English languages 1% 1%
French 1% 0%
Ilocano 1% 0%
Korean 1% 1%
Pashto 1% 0%
Portuguese 1% 0%
Russian 1% 0%
Serbo-Croatian (Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian) 1% 0%
Tigrinya 1% 0%
Urdu 1% 0%
Vietnamese 1% 2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 12N/A11
Average years teaching 13N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 98%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 5%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
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37720 Fremont Boulevard
Fremont, CA 94536
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Phone: (510) 797-2072

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