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Nettie L. Waite Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 1002 students

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Posted May 25, 2011

I used to be a student at Nettie L. Waite Middle School until I moved about a month ago to Corona. In my life I have moved many times and with full confidence I can say that Waite Middle school was a very great school. My new school in comparison to Waite, or any of my past schools don't come close to such a great level. In my two years there I have raised my academics to great heights. The teachers are extremely dedicated to their job, the staff is really friendly and is devoted to supporting the school. I also realized that Waite comparatively to some schools is also very wealthy! They have hands on electronic learning devices that some schools are unaware of. Up-to-date computers, and the list goes on. If you are attending Waite or plan on attending Waite, you can take my word for it that it is a great school. Its packed with everything to give you or your children everything they will need to move on to high school with great knowledge and success. Today I regret moving from such a awesome school. GO WAITE PANTHERS


Posted April 20, 2010

Waite Middle School is a great school, many educated teachers I should know because i go here everyone is nice. My principal is Mr. Norman and he is very nice. There are many students and you make friends in a quickness.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 6, 2009

the school district, the principal, the vice-principal, the teacher, the staff they are trying so hard to make the school better, and they are all nice. The parents of this kids they cant controll them, or discipline them, really some of the parents to blame..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 2, 2009

most of the bad review is true...less homework..a lot of school fights...horrible school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 20, 2008

I used to go here for all my middle school years and let me tell you I meet the best people of me life here. People who say its a bad school just say that because either their kids or they don't care about their education and get stuck with bad teachers. Don't blame the school blame the parents. I was in advanced classes here all 3 years and I learned everything I needed to. So don't assume its a horrible school until you've given it a chance. I miss Waite a wish I could go back!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 6, 2008

school is terrible, classes overly full, lot's of after school fights, little to no home work. horrible neighborhood.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 20, 2007

this school does not have enough attention for the parents and students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 15, 2006

If you are able to get a permit to send your child elsewhere, I would suggest it. Not the best in atmosphere for your budding teen
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 16, 2003

To whom it may concern: My name is Elsa Moran and I have been trying to get informationn on teachers that used to work there during the years of 1983-1988. This is around the time that I was enrolled there (when it was still an elementary). I am now an elementary teacher (Kindergarten)in Avenal, CA. I thought it would be nice to get in touch with some of my teachers to let them know about the great impact they had on my life! Teachers: Martha Meade(1st grade), Cynthia Obledo(2nd grade), Martha Gaxiola(4th grade) and Alicia Flores (Folklorico Dance Instructor) I would really appreciate a response!! Thank you, Elsa L. Moran
—Submitted by Elsa Moran


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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

724

Change from
2011 to 2012

+14

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

2 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

6 / 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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In addition to schoolwide API scores, each student subgroup receives an API score.
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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

724

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

+14

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)

2 / 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)

6 / 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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Math

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.

198 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
28%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

197 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
25%
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.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

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English Language Arts

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

222 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
38%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

212 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
42%
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.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
9%

2009

 
 
23%
English Language Arts

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

289 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
31%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
0%

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2009

 
 
11%
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.

301 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
27%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

294 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
41%
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

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Science

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Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students40%
Females47%
Males34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino38%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability40%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only46%
Migrant education31%
Gifted and talented86%
Parent education - not a high school graduate35%
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)33%
Parent education - college graduate62%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state60%

Math

All Students49%
Females49%
Males47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability49%
English learner21%
Fluent-English proficient and English only54%
Migrant education54%
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate47%
Parent education - high school graduate42%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)38%
Parent education - college graduate77%
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

Algebra I

All Students33%
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 disability33%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only33%
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 Students43%
Females47%
Males40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability45%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only50%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented95%
Parent education - not a high school graduate38%
Parent education - high school graduate43%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)53%
Parent education - college graduate47%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students65%
Females71%
Males58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability66%
English learner40%
Fluent-English proficient and English only69%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate67%
Parent education - high school graduate66%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%
Parent education - college graduate57%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students27%
Females27%
Males27%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino26%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
Non-economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability27%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only28%
Migrant education42%
Gifted and talented72%
Parent education - not a high school graduate28%
Parent education - high school graduate27%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)18%
Parent education - college graduate50%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

English Language Arts

All Students39%
Females43%
Males35%
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)n/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disability11%
Students with no reported disability41%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only47%
Migrant education38%
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduate31%
Parent education - high school graduate41%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)41%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

All Students16%
Females17%
Males16%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino15%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
Non-economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability20%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only25%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate10%
Parent education - high school graduate17%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)23%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Geometry

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Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
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Parent education - high school graduaten/a
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Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

All Students34%
Females34%
Males34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino33%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Non-economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disability23%
Students with no reported disability35%
English learner15%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
Migrant education38%
Gifted and talented85%
Parent education - not a high school graduate34%
Parent education - high school graduate30%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)41%
Parent education - college graduate41%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students47%
Females45%
Males49%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino45%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disability18%
Students with no reported disability49%
English learner18%
Fluent-English proficient and English only54%
Migrant education38%
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduate42%
Parent education - high school graduate43%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic or Latino 89% 49%
Filipino 4% 3%
White 3% 28%
African American 2% 7%
Asian 2% 8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0% 1%
Multiple or No Response 0% 3%
Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 127%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 274%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%
Korean 2% 1%
All other non-English languages 1% 1%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 1% 1%
Dutch 0% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 8N/A11
Average years teaching 8N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 93%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 5%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
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Phone: (562) 921-7981

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