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Vintage Math/Science/Technology Magnet School

Public | K-5 | 780 students

We are best known for our NASA science program.
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5 stars

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2013:
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2012:
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2011:
Based on 3 ratings
2010:
Based on 34 ratings

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Posted September 27, 2010

Its the best school so far with excellent education and the teachers and staff are very helpful and accomodation to each students needs. They have worked so hard for the kids and school as well. I am so proud for my son and very lucky to have him in Vintage Magnet.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2010

Great School!!! Kids love Vintage Magnet! Teachers and staff are great! Principal, Mr Rome is wonderful, too! Thank you Vintage!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2010

Vintage is a good school well organize, good teachers, and programs that help our childrens to learn,like NASA explores.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2010

Vintage is the best school! Teachers are great!!! Mr Rome...you're an awesome principal!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2010

there is a great deal of parent participation!


Posted September 24, 2010

I love Vintage Magnet because it just an awesome school. My children have learned so much and the teachers are the best!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2010

Vintage is the place you want to send your kids. Vintage cares for kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2010

Vintage allows all students to excel in all areas. Students are taught life long learning skills that will make them productive citizens in the near future.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2010

This is a great school. The teachers care and the principle is very involved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2010

A very good school. Children are very safe inside the campus, well disciplined and have a very good study habit foundation.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2010

excellent parent support, teachers post curriculum online,
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2010

the staff is so helpful and everything seems so organized.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2010

The kids love going to school there.


Posted September 22, 2010

I love Vintage because they have great teachers


Posted September 22, 2010

Because at this school the principal and educators provide not only education for the mind but for the person as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2010

Vintage is the best school, thanks to the great teachers and staff!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2010

Vintage is a Great school, thanks to its wonderful teachers!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2010

LOVE this school!!! The dedicated teachers and staff foster a childs love of learning. That is a gift that lasts a lifetime.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2010

This is a really great school. Best of the best
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2010

I MISS VINTAGE BECAUSE IT WAS THE BEST!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.

This school's
API score

931

Change from
2011 to 2012

+17

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

9 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

9 / 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 met all student subgroup API targets for 2012

This school's
API score

931

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)

9 / 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)

9 / 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.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
74%
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.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
76%
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.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
85%
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.

159 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

159 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

159 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
72%
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 Students82%
Females85%
Males77%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability83%
English learner64%
Fluent-English proficient and English only83%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate61%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)76%
Parent education - college graduate93%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate82%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students83%
Females84%
Males82%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability83%
English learner64%
Fluent-English proficient and English only85%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate56%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)71%
Parent education - college graduate93%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate94%
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 Students68%
Females69%
Males66%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)71%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability67%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate45%
Parent education - high school graduate59%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)65%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate85%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students89%
Females88%
Males90%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)90%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability89%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only89%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate91%
Parent education - high school graduate94%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)83%
Parent education - college graduate90%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate92%
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 Students87%
Females86%
Males90%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)84%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disability67%
Students with no reported disability89%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only90%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate76%
Parent education - high school graduate87%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)89%
Parent education - college graduate87%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate96%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students95%
Females94%
Males98%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)93%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disability91%
Students with no reported disability96%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only96%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate90%
Parent education - high school graduate97%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)95%
Parent education - college graduate98%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate96%
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 Students82%
Females80%
Males85%
African Americann/a
Asian88%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability83%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only86%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - not a high school graduate55%
Parent education - high school graduate85%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)78%
Parent education - college graduate89%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate88%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students96%
Females95%
Males96%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability95%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only96%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate100%
Parent education - high school graduate96%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)94%
Parent education - college graduate98%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate92%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students87%
Females80%
Males92%
African Americann/a
Asian88%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability86%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only89%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate73%
Parent education - high school graduate78%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)86%
Parent education - college graduate94%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate88%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic or Latino 46% 49%
White 31% 28%
Asian 9% 8%
Filipino 7% 3%
African American 3% 7%
Multiple or No Response 3% 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 115%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 251%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 66% 85%
Armenian 7% 1%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 7% 1%
Vietnamese 7% 2%
Arabic 3% 1%
Russian 3% 0%
All other non-English languages 2% 1%
Thai 2% 0%
Bengali 1% 0%
Hindi 1% 0%
Korean 1% 1%
Pashto 1% 0%
Portuguese 1% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 22N/A25
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 13N/A11
Average years teaching 13N/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

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • California Distinguished School (2006)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Technology
Clubs
  • Gardening

Arts & music

Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Clubs
  • Yearbook

Health & athletics

Clubs
  • Gardening

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • John Rome
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (818) 830-9456

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Core knowledge
  • Gifted / high performing
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Technology

Resources

School facilities
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Arts & music

Music
  • Choir / Chorus

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Gardening
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
School leaders can update this information here.

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15848 Stare Street
North Hills, CA 91343
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Phone: (818) 892-8661

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