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Kraemer Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 852 students

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4 stars

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2013:
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2012:
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2010:
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Posted January 28, 2013

We need Mr.D back!!, ever since Mr.D left its been different . Worst part of all is that the 2 people that send him out act like they had nothing to do with it . They make up a story that makes Mr.D look like a bad person and saying that they didn't do anything to him, what made me more angry was when they said that Mr.D left for a better job better opportunity , and we all know that wasn't true, if Mr.D wanted a better job he would have accepted the job he was offered that payed him 32,000 dollars a year but he didn't he stayed with us. He didn't leave because of the money if they offer the same amount over there, he left because you guys were treating him like he was nothing, from tacking away his stuff, transferring Anthony to a different so Mr.D couldn't help him , to making him go somewhere else -_- I really hate that But I know that we will get Mr.D back :) and you guys will suffer the consequence :), so good luck you'll need it xD


Posted January 27, 2013

Mr.d was one of the best teachers at kraemer middle school. He helped me with so much in everything. Mr.Marshall would pick on me for everything and Mr.D would be there to stick up for me. Mr.Marshall would always get me in trouble like I wore my pajamas to shcool one day because I saw other girls do it and the next day he gets me trouble and I would tell him why do u get me in trouble but not other girls. I was always in trouble with him for no reason: dieing my hair, wearing pajamas and alot more stuff. He had me in his office everyday. Mr.D was great when I was not at school Mr.D would come to my house and pick me up and bring me to school. He did a lot for me. Mr.D is the best!! You guys should bring him back so he can continue to protect us from unfair treatment


Posted January 26, 2013

My grandson attends kraemer middle school and he is heart broken to see his favorite teacher leave.... Mr. D. This teacher was able to motivate him in his school work and helped me raise him to become a mature young man. As a single grandmother/guardian of three I searched for help through the administration but they were never able to help me or my grandchild. When my he was placed in the SERVE program his attitude towards school and his behavior improved. Even though the assistant principal picked on and bullied my grandson, mr. d was always there to pick up the pieces. Mr.D was able to rescue my him from a really bad spot and allow him to find a place that he called home... Mr. D's class was his safe haven and know that's gone. I can't believe that the administration was so incompetent to allow this person to leave a school that needed him so much. I rate kraemer with three stars but Mr. D deserves a 5 star rating.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2013

Mr.D was fired he was the best teacher he would help you with anything Mr.Marshall is not the best assistant principle he threatins us with suspension for nuthing..Mr.D is the best although I didnt have him he always helped me Mr.D didnt deserve to leave we all know he didnt deserve to leave Mr.D incourage you to do your best..so please bring Mr.D back to Kraemer.


Posted January 26, 2013

this school was the best the two years i was there, but sadly kraemer middle school lost a teacher that impacted students in a good way< mr. d was kraemers serve teacher he made us realize that there are greater things in life than just drugs,and gang violence. He gave us opportunities and lessons. in many diffrent ways we would all relate to him. if kraemer opened their eyes and get him back they would keep changing lifes one step at a time certain teachers that should be fired that are not, but againg im just a teen which to you "ADULTS" makes no difference...


Posted January 26, 2013

i have to say this was a pretty decent school until they fired Mr.D the most hard working teacher there he did everything for his kids when i found out that he was going to ylhs because he had to i was heart broken. and at kraemer their assistant principle Mr.Marshal is very very mean to the kids.atleast 2 years ago in serve they were able to go on field trips they did a soccor game with avid they had saturday work for the kids that needed to catch up and much more but as this year came on they said no to field trips they didnt let the soccer game this year or Saturday work So the kids can catch up on their work and grades in my opinion thats pretty messed up. so i say that kraemer is a good school just not a great one.


Posted August 13, 2012

My daughter just finished her eighth grade year at KMS. I am so glad that I chose for her to attend this school even though I could have sent her to another in the district. She really enjoyed all the activities that the school has to offer including the Jazz Band. She did not qualify for GATE but she did work in the Honor's classes and feels she is ready for going to Valencia HS where she was accepted into the IB Program. I saw that her teachers care about her and really helped her learn a ton. I am sure she will do well on her standardized test because her teachers taught her classes in a very engaging manner. She especially liked her Honor's Language Arts classes even though they were very demanding. She looked forward to that class everyday and her teacher would even come on weekends to support her in her dance team performances. I would strongly recommend this school to anyone who has a choice. Kraemer has improved tremendously in the past ten years and is the best middle school option for PYLUSD parents and their children-- they really teach the WHOLE child!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 24, 2010

I love this school. it's one of the best schools I ever been too. The staff are great they are cool and goof around with the us and are very understanding.The teachers are amazing.


Posted September 18, 2010

This school has been good educator for my child. He like this school very much and I send him there for GATE. He participate in Science Olympiad and like activities. Only one thing I change because he come home sad when his English teacher say she Christian. We have respect for all religion but she teach this and confuse him. He very nice boy and go to temple and very smart. I afraid to talk to principal. He love this school but not have same English teacher now so we hope 8th grade at Kraemer be good. PTA president very nice lady.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2009

My teachers are nice, the facilty is nice, the students? not so much. the school is great, but some students just cant control themselves. thats the down part.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 28, 2009

Excellent programs for every level of student. Terrific music programs too. Very supportive teaching staff and friendly student centered approach.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 9, 2009

this school is the nest school ever . i ahev persoaly been to over 4 diffrent middle schools and this one is the best they actually care for your education here and there extra curricular activites are wonderful .
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 9, 2009

My son went to this school last two year, I think this school is great. especially, teachers are excellence for GATE students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 13, 2009

I have moved around a lot in the last few years and this school is the best i have seen. My child was not motivated and after getting enrolled in some great programs like MIT and SERV she has started to raise her grades. Teachers at this school care about their students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2008

I have two children who have attended Kraemer so far and both of them have absolutely loved it. The academics and activities are excellent and the teachers seem to really care about the students. Every time I enter the office, I am greeted in a friendly manner and they are always very helpful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 17, 2008

teachers are good but the students who want to act like gangsters make everything very bad for our good students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 22, 2007

This shool wow its an amazing school. The staff are amazing people, they help me alot. This school is all about peserverance and pushes there students to the extra mile. They make you feel like you belong and they do not judge my the way you look. If you feel that the classes are to high or to low they will help place you in a more sutible level. I honestly love this school. They provide so many activites for you. And this school will make your middle years the best of the best and you will never foget. Toatally recomond for your child to go here.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 6, 2007

I attended this school in 2003 and it was a very fun and educating school. We had so many extra curricular activities, it was fun! Once a week in the quad [you] could play games done by ASB! It was the most fun I had while attending school. Definitely a good school to send your kids. Very safe environment!
—Submitted by Sean, a student


Posted November 4, 2005

Kraemer is the GATE magnet school for the PYLUSD school district. My child came to this school from a middle class school and was terrified most of the time. The GATE classes were taught at a high level, but my child had a difficult time in electives/PE where the other kids just didn't seem to care about school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2005

Kraemer Middle School is and continues to be a very academic focused entity. They have an excellent staff, consisting of dedicated teachers, counselors, and a number of hard working volunteers. They offer a tremendous amount of programs ranging from academics, arts, music and sports. Children are given great opportunities during their middle school years, which help develop them for their high school years.
—Submitted by a parent


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This school's
API score

872

Change from
2011 to 2012

-9

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

9 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

10 / 10


API Growth scores over time

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This school's
API score

872

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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

-9

Change from 2011 to 2012
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API Statewide Rank
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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)

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Algebra I

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

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%
English Language Arts

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

445 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

362 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
54%
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.

190 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
89%
English Language Arts

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

405 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
47%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
42%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
100%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

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

425 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

404 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
54%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students100%
Females100%
Males100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Students with no reported disability100%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only100%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
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 graduate100%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Parent education - declined to state100%

English Language Arts

All Students72%
Females72%
Males73%
African Americann/a
Asian96%
Filipino88%
Hispanic or Latino55%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability72%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate41%
Parent education - high school graduate55%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)75%
Parent education - college graduate87%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate93%
Parent education - declined to state69%

Math

All Students51%
Females50%
Males50%
African Americann/a
Asian79%
Filipino77%
Hispanic or Latino37%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)70%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disability27%
Students with no reported disability51%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only57%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - not a high school graduate26%
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)37%
Parent education - college graduate66%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate78%
Parent education - declined to state51%
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 Students81%
Females79%
Males82%
African Americann/a
Asian94%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability81%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only81%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented95%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate73%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)78%
Parent education - college graduate91%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate84%
Parent education - declined to state78%

English Language Arts

All Students76%
Females83%
Males69%
African Americann/a
Asian98%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disability71%
Students with no reported disability76%
English learner12%
Fluent-English proficient and English only82%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate48%
Parent education - high school graduate55%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)76%
Parent education - college graduate87%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate98%
Parent education - declined to state73%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

All Students36%
Females35%
Males35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino37%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)22%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Non-economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disability7%
Students with no reported disability42%
English learner15%
Fluent-English proficient and English only41%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate31%
Parent education - high school graduate36%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)37%
Parent education - college graduate27%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state36%

Geometry

All Students100%
Females100%
Males100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Students with no reported disability100%
Fluent-English proficient and English only100%
Gifted and talented100%
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 graduate100%
Parent education - declined to state100%

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

All Students65%
Females69%
Males63%
African Americann/a
Asian96%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino43%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)81%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disability35%
Students with no reported disability69%
English learner2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only74%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate42%
Parent education - high school graduate36%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)60%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate90%
Parent education - declined to state64%

Science

All Students82%
Females82%
Males82%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disability76%
Students with no reported disability82%
English learner21%
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
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)90%
Parent education - college graduate91%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate96%
Parent education - declined to state78%
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 57% 49%
White 24% 28%
Asian 13% 8%
African American 2% 7%
Filipino 2% 3%
Multiple or No Response 1% 3%
Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 119%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 258%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 98% 85%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 1% 1%
Vietnamese 1% 2%
French 0% 0%
Korean 0% 1%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 14N/A11
Average years teaching 16N/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
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645 North Angelina Drive
Placentia, CA 92870
Phone: (714) 996-1551

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