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We moved here recently, and I really like this school and this area. The housing in this area is very cheap compared to equivalent housing just 15 minutes away in North Merced. You can get a very nice house for $300K that would cost $600 in Merced. The school community is tight, and the teachers are nice. The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five is because I have several friends whose kids are excluded from "clicks" in this school. Hopefully this doesn't happen to my child. Right now, I'm liking it. Even though I'm driving about 20 minutes to work.
—Submitted by a parent
Wonderful, semi private, smaller school. Excellent principal who is so involved with students and families. Dedicated to academics and very family orientated school. Very happy.
—Submitted by a parent
The staff is helpful, and always encouraging the children to do their best.
—Submitted by a parent
I think McSwain School is the private/public school of the area. You get the best of both worlds. Everyone there works together well - the staff keeps this school going! Just about everyone goes above and beyond their job expectations. I am extremely bothered by the review who the vice principal has a lot to learn about professionalism! This school finally has a great administrator who does not become involved in all the local politics and does his job! Kudos to him! Keep up the good work!
—Submitted by a parent
So far my girls love it. Only been there 2 months. We just moved and was a little worried moving from a big city school to a smaller country school. Mcswain has so many activities going on. Skate nights and family bbq coming up and girl scouts. My girls enjoy dance and karate so they do not do the school sports, but they do have alot to choose from. Also fun field trips and dance night for middle school kids. 8th graders just got back from visiting Washington . They were great at welcoming my kids. My kids actually enjoy school now!! Teachers are great. I recommend Mcswain to everyone.
—Submitted by a parent
McSwain school is the best school in Merced County. Great staff, parent involvement and solid leadership. The staff goes above and beyond to support a variety of extra-curricular and community activities. Academics are supported with additional instruction. The school participates both in Gifted and Talented Education and additional support for those who need extra attention. The school is a community that cares for all children from the bus drivers/custodial staff to the superintendent. The school has an active parent club that offers Skate nights, Movie Nights and rewards assemblies. The school also has a Foundation that focuses on supplementing education with funds that are not available through the state. The school offers an amazing variety of programs because of the support. GREAT school!
—Submitted by a parent
I think overall the school and teachers are excellent. But the vice principal has a lot to learn about professionalism.
—Submitted by a parent
I am a current student at Mcswain elementary/middle school and enjoy it very much. I am an 8th grader and I have been going to MES since kindergarden. The school offers GATE, band, leadership, SAS, girl scouts, boy scouts, 4-H, Jr.Nylc,CJSF, a laptop program, computer classes, ettiquitte, study hall, and a number of different sports to try out for. The teams are also seperated into 'A' and 'B' teams so most everyone can join. The teachers and curriculum are also some of the best. On the California state test, our school has the highest scores county-wide. We participate in many spelling bees, speech competitions, writing festivals and art programs. The sixth graders have an opprotunity to compete in the annual Anti-Tobacco Bowl as well. Mc Swain also has a wonderful scool councelor who helps out the children in need of help. McSwain has a great disiplanary program. I love it here.
—Submitted by a student
Excellent school! Great teachers and a safe environment conducive to learning.
—Submitted by a parent
I have had three sons graduate from McSwain and one Grand daughter and am presently trying to get another Grand child through school there. I am quite pleased with the school overall. I am especially glad that my child attends there for the high moral coonduct required by the staff and supervision throughout the day and at all school functions...I do not have tpo worry about drugs and gang violence erupting for these things are kept under check. I rate McSwain as number one school in the surrounding areas.
—Submitted by a parent
A great school but overcrowded. They are expanding though so that will help.
—Submitted by b, a administrator
This is a school where the teachers don't give up on your children and every measure is made to help your child succeed. My children have been going their for 7 years and they love it. The staff gives good advice to the children and have good values. I recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent
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Grade level
The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.
The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.
82 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.
82 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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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
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.
93 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.
93 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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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
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.
104 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.
107 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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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
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2012.
82 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2011
2010
2009
The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.
83 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2010
2009
The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.
82 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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
The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.
74 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2010
2009
The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.
75 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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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
The state average for Algebra I was 86% in 2012.
32 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 62% in 2012.
90 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.
58 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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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
The state average for Algebra I was 49% in 2012.
69 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.
113 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 32% in 2012.
19 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2012.
30 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 52% in 2012.
119 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.
113 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2010
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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
| All Students | 69% |
| Females | 68% |
| Males | 69% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 72% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 68% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 75% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 69% |
| English learner | 47% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 75% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 60% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 75% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 92% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 75% |
| Females | 73% |
| Males | 76% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 74% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 78% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 75% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 75% |
| English learner | 74% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 75% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 68% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 75% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 92% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
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
| All Students | 47% |
| Females | 61% |
| Males | 35% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 59% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 30% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 66% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 48% |
| English learner | 12% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 55% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 23% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 50% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 51% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 83% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 58% |
| Females | 64% |
| Males | 53% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 73% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 43% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 75% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 59% |
| English learner | 29% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 64% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 38% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 54% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 69% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 83% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
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
| All Students | 74% |
| Females | 84% |
| Males | 65% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 84% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 62% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 80% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 75% |
| English learner | 41% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 80% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 67% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 68% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 82% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 86% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 80% |
| Females | 84% |
| Males | 77% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 78% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 79% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 82% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 82% |
| English learner | 56% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 85% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 73% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 68% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 91% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 80% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
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
| All Students | 75% |
| Females | 75% |
| Males | 74% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 78% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 67% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 81% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 76% |
| English learner | 45% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 79% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 74% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 87% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 91% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 76% |
| Females | 71% |
| Males | 82% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 79% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 74% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 77% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 77% |
| English learner | 55% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 79% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 68% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 83% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 82% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 80% |
| Females | 77% |
| Males | 84% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 86% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 82% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 79% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 83% |
| English learner | 64% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 83% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 77% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 87% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 91% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
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
| All Students | 84% |
| Females | 92% |
| Males | 75% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 94% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 64% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 84% |
| English learner | 27% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 94% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 85% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 97% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 68% |
| Females | 67% |
| Males | 69% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 86% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 44% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 88% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 69% |
| English learner | 18% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 77% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 95% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 75% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 82% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
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
| All Students | 66% |
| Females | 54% |
| Males | 74% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 64% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 58% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 70% |
| Students with no reported disability | 66% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 65% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 82% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 74% |
| Females | 84% |
| Males | 66% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 85% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 69% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 79% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 75% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 79% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 54% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 88% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 72% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 85% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 60% |
| Females | 67% |
| Males | 54% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 62% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 58% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 64% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 61% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 62% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 65% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 55% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
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
| All Students | 42% |
| Females | 49% |
| Males | 31% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 42% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 45% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 39% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 43% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 41% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 35% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 43% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 93% |
| Females | 98% |
| Males | 86% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 94% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 94% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 92% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 94% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 93% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 85% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 95% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 100% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 21% |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 27% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 21% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 76% |
| Females | 83% |
| Males | 72% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 77% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 78% |
| Students with no reported disability | 77% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 77% |
| Gifted and talented | 92% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | 82% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 69% |
| Females | 64% |
| Males | 75% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 76% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 59% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 72% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 73% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 69% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 89% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 56% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 77% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 93% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 94% |
| Females | 90% |
| Males | 98% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 97% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 91% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 95% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 94% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 94% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 93% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 100% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 86% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
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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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
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| White | 52% | 27% | ||
| Hispanic | 39% | 51% | ||
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% | ||
| Asian | 4% | 11% | ||
| Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0% | 1% | ||
| Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
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| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 1 | 35% | N/A | 54% |
| English language learners 2 | 15% | N/A | 24% |
| Language | This school | State average | ||
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| Spanish | 83% | 85% | ||
| Hmong | 14% | 1% | ||
| Punjabi | 2% | 1% | ||
| Portuguese | 1% | 0% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
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| Average class size | 26 | N/A | 25 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
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| Average years teaching in district | 12 | N/A | 11 |
| Average years teaching | 15 | N/A | 13 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
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| Full credential | 95% | N/A | 96% |
| Emergency credential or waiver | 0% | N/A | 2% |
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