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Imperial Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 949 students

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4 stars

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2010:
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Posted April 23, 2013

My son is currently a 7th grader at IMS and I went there as well, many, many moons ago. I will say we have had no issues with the teachers or office staff and the Principal is wonderful! She has personally reached out to my son when we needed her. I would recommend IMS as they have lots of clubs to help prep our students for college and the future. My son continues to thrive.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 25, 2013

I've lived in La Habra California for 13 years. I went to Imperial Middle school for 2 years my 6th and 7th grade year. I then moved near Bakersfield California. From my experiences I have loved this school! They gave me options to do different variety of activities during and after school. They made us feel like we were accepted. My other school was the exact opposite of Imperial and I felt more depressed and lonely. I really do appreciate all that they do for the kids and it's such a great school with wonderful weather that I miss and love!


Posted October 19, 2011

Its a meh ok school. i do have fun there although i do not like most of the staff, but overall it is a great school!!


Posted June 23, 2011

luv this school luv luv luv luv luv luv this school i luv imperial sooooooo much best school ever


Posted June 5, 2011

this is a great school this is my son second year he loves it good teachers good kids one of the best schools he has ever gone too.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 5, 2010

I have been a student of Imperial Middle School for two years now and it is great. It has so many great teachers and programs that have helped me including AVID,pentathlon, and homework club. Imperial is the bet school I have ever been to.


Posted August 2, 2009

im a student at imperial and i think the school is amazing. supportive teachers, awesome clubs and programs. although the office is somewhat slow and sometimes unhelpful, but overall they're great. but there's always a choice; you can chose to succeed and excell, or you can fool around and get in trouble. your choice. but think that the school is outstanding, even with cuttings of our staff and extra cirriculars.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 16, 2009

hey i am a student at imperial middle school in la habra ca i have so much fun their and esspecialy with all the activities they have us do i probably wouldnt havce as much fun at other schools like i do at imperial middle shcool especialy our principal mrs sigman is so awsome
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 25, 2009

I'm already in high school, but when I attended IMS, the teachers and classes I had, prepared me for high school, but in an exiting way! They have a lot of cool clubs and activities for everyone. Great environment, and no one is left behind.(unless they choose too)


Posted January 2, 2009

I love this school. This is my frist year and I love it so far. Once in a while there is a fight. (little) The teachers are the best. the always put the student first. Sure, there's always that badkid in each classroom but that's not ims's falt. The after school clubs are very fun. Recreation, is most of the students favorites. You stay in rec. to just hang out play ball or run with the running team. (rarley unles your in the club) Overal it is the funnest school i had especially with the dames and the speical fridays when they have games.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 18, 2008

My son has been at this school for 3 yrs now..I do not like the school. I now have a second child at the school and so far this school year they have had very little homework. They both seem to be behind and bored with the school work and the activity. I think the school officials should challenge the students more.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2008

this is my second year here and i love this school it is so fun and you meet a lot of friends there and the teachers are really nice there to.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 2, 2008

imperial middle school was a fun school with many activities to choose from. i had so much fun during my three years because all the teachers were awesome!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 2, 2008

Near the end of the year a lot was being pushed, last minute things we would need to know. I suppose it is better that we got it than them blowing it off though. I did enjoy all three years and had the best teachers there. They did their best and made sure I got the help I needed. They pushed me to pass all my classes and believed that I could do it even when I didn't. Thanks to everyone there! Miss ya
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 16, 2008

i love and miss imperial so much, i did have a bad repetation there like ms.seighman said but i have a lot good memories there, even i missed behaved with some teachers mr.yoshina i look back and i feel bad because really he was just trying to help imperial is the best!! :]] and the acts class with mrs.mortal and smith it's great and there the best teachers.!! always, Alana Pardo
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 29, 2008

The school really encourages getting good test scores, but I sometimes feel like we aren't prepared enough. There is a problem with bullies.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 20, 2008

I used to be a student at Imperial Middle School and I would have to say they have the best teachers ever! They help you improve your grades but most important of all they help you as many times you need to get the concept of whatever they are teaching you, very patient. I love them! Especially Mrs. Zavala, Mrs. Allers, and Ms. Slaughter! Love youo all Mwazz
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 22, 2007

I don't think they keep up to academic standards well. Its often last minute they are pushing us with all the knowledge we should have learned throughout the year. By the end of the year I barely knew anymore then I did the year before. I think the students should be free to express themselves even through clothing. I don't think the school, the students, or the staff is supported well. I also don't like the lunch area. Its not well kept.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 2, 2006

I think there is in a academic program at Imerial. It is called pentathlon. I love the teacher of pentathlon because he gets along with children well. I also think that parents aren't supporting their children enough. I don't like the way the gentlemen dress at school.
—Submitted by Shannon, a student


Posted September 22, 2006

Well I go to IMS. I guess some people have great exp. while going to IMS. So far I haven't sadly. The Discipline is fine. But how some students behavior is just wrong. And blllying is a big thing.
—Submitted by Kitty, a student


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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

768

Change from
2011 to 2012

+17

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

4 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

2 / 10


API Growth scores over time

Did this school meet the API goal this year?
The state goal for API is 800. All schools that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school met its schoolwide API target for 2012.
  • This school has not yet met the state goal of 800.

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The state goal for the API is 800. All the student subgroups at a school that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school met all student subgroup API targets for 2012

This school's
API score

768

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

+17

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)

4 / 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)

2 / 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 63% in 2012.

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The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

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The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

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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.

300 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
42%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

304 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
37%
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.

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English Language Arts

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

301 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

302 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
34%
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.

201 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
98%
English Language Arts

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

273 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
43%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
40%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2012.

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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

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

284 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

273 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
44%

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

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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

English Language Arts

All Students51%
Females58%
Males46%
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)69%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability52%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only63%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented93%
Parent education - not a high school graduate48%
Parent education - high school graduate45%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)43%
Parent education - college graduate88%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate82%
Parent education - declined to state46%

Math

All Students43%
Females43%
Males43%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino37%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)63%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disability29%
Students with no reported disability43%
English learner14%
Fluent-English proficient and English only50%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduate37%
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)39%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate64%
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

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English Language Arts

All Students53%
Females59%
Males46%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability53%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only66%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate59%
Parent education - high school graduate39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)58%
Parent education - college graduate52%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state52%

Math

All Students47%
Females52%
Males41%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Non-economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability48%
English learner16%
Fluent-English proficient and English only56%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate59%
Parent education - high school graduate29%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)35%
Parent education - college graduate52%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state49%
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 Students43%
Females46%
Males39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino40%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)50%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability43%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only46%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented87%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)33%
Parent education - college graduate67%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state44%

English Language Arts

All Students47%
Females54%
Males40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino43%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability49%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only56%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate22%
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)37%
Parent education - college graduate62%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state52%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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Females18%
Males12%
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American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
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Economically disadvantaged11%
Non-economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disability0%
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Geometry

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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

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Females60%
Males65%
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Hispanic or Latino60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disability5%
Students with no reported disability66%
English learner18%
Fluent-English proficient and English only71%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate44%
Parent education - high school graduate32%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)45%
Parent education - college graduate64%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state70%

Science

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Females54%
Males50%
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Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability54%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only61%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented95%
Parent education - not a high school graduate39%
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)47%
Parent education - college graduate69%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic or Latino 78% 49%
White 14% 28%
Asian 2% 8%
Filipino 2% 3%
Multiple or No Response 2% 3%
African American 1% 7%
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 125%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 266%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 96% 85%
Gujarati 1% 0%
Korean 1% 1%
Russian 1% 0%
All other non-English languages 0% 1%
Armenian 0% 1%
Farsi (Persian) 0% 0%
Hindi 0% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 10N/A11
Average years teaching 13N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 97%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 0%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
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1450 South Schoolwood Drive
La Habra, CA 90631
Phone: (562) 690-2344

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