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Richardson Prep High School

Public | 6-8 | 612 students

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Posted March 28, 2008

This is the best school ever!
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 28, 2008

This is the best school ever! I've been going here for this school year and I'm having the time of my life
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 4, 2008

This is an excellent school! My son has learned great skills in music and is now on the city honor band. He didn't even play 2 yrs ago. It is a commitment but worth it!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 16, 2007

If you're not a stay at home parent I would not recommend this school. My child had received around 75 math problems along with the other subjects, to be completed in one evening. My child had to be taught math at home. She never could do her homework based on the teachers instruction.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2007

I go to the school it is so amazing. I love it the kids are nice and so are the teachers. It is a great school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 25, 2007

I have only been at this school for a couple of weeks. This school is a great experience because it is a more challenging school. I wish I could stay here forever.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 6, 2007

RPH is an amazing place to work from top to bottom. The administration is supportive of teachers; the teachers go above and beyond what is required of them; the students are dedicated and hard-working; and all additional staff members play an important role in ensuring that the RPH family functions properly. It is a unique place, like no other, and it is an honor, joy, and privilege to teach at such a wonderful place!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted July 14, 2007

Richardson is a great school. My daughter went there for two years and she loved it. The music program is ABOVE EXCELLENT. The staff is very dedicated and treats you with the upmost respect. The campus is clean and the school is VERY up to date in technology.The principal is great and any parent should feel blessed that their child be allowed to attend this very prestigious school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 12, 2007

I personally think that Richardson PREP HI is one of the best schools in the district of San Bernardino. Although I had struggled in my first few months here at Richardson, many encouraging teachers and friends helped me get through. Webgrader has helped me a lot. I always checked on my grades, and if I wasn't to satisfied with a grade I always new what to work on. Now as an 8th grader-to-be, I am proud to have been able to survie two years at Richardson Prep Hi, and I look forward to having to attend 8th grade.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 7, 2007

I think Richardson is a terrific school. My son really struggled with his work for the first month or two but now he is doing great! The after school program (CAPS) has really helped him to concentrate and understand his homework. He is maintaining A's and B's, and is also on the school softball team. He loves it. I love Webgrader. I like to be able to check the progress of my son online, at my convenience. I have two younger children that I will try my best to get into Richardson. I will not have them attend any other middle school here in San Bernardino. I believe Richardson is the best! A very big thanks to the staff at Richardson!
—Submitted by Tammy Dorado, a parent


Posted June 12, 2006

Personally I believe that Richardson is one of the best schools in the district of San Bernardino. Richardson's goal is to aim at all the students not just a few. Those students who ask for help will surely recieve it from the schools ready and willing teachers. Two of my kids have gone to Richardson and all year long all I have heard is good review from my children and their teachers. One very good thing I would like to take in account is that you have the ability to see your child grades every month unlike most middle school in San Bernardino. This helps inform, and more importantly, prepare your child for the coming month so that can make sure that they do not slack off. Furthermore, as an add on the seeing your childs grade every month you can also check your child's grades online with webgrader.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 17, 2006

Richardson prep is a great school for the academics. They teach the kids to be responsible. What I really like is the online - internet webgrader system. You can check your childs progress at any time, any day and see exactly what assignments are due and what grade your child received on each assignment as well as how they are doing overall in each class. It is a great school - if you are able to get into it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 16, 2006

This is a wonderful school that my child has improved much in. This school makes you feel like your all family! They have excellent staff and awsome students! They even have a after school jazz band!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 21, 2006

My son attended 3 years at Richardson. This was an excellent school. He is more prepared for high school academics than most. He enjoyed Art and Science a great deal. However, he found math to be challenging. I would say the one thing my son appreciated the most was being able to go to a teacher for help, most of the time, without feeling, put off or feeling unintelligent for asking any questions. He maintained an A - B average thoughout this entire year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 18, 2006

I love the school I'm in. It sets many goals for me. All the seventh grade teachers are awsome.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 7, 2005

Small school size is essential, plus this school has students and parents sign a contract that states the student will be dropped from this school if they do not maintain good grades.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 9, 2005

This is an excellent school, where every child is encouraged to go beyond what is simply required. About 75% of the total student body is on the honor roll. This school works because of its contract system.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 31, 2004

I have seen positive results in my son's personal & academic growth. I believe it's a direct result of Richardson's contract, planner, teachers, other staff, and parents commitment to each student. It's a proven success method and I believe it's preparing my son for not only high school and college, but life itself. Some of the things my son has learned such as scheduling his days and goal setting, I wished I learned at his age. In fact, my company spent over $1000 recently on sending me to a company-sponsored course to learn what he learned last year about using a planner! Absolutely without a doubt - this is a terrific school.
—Submitted by Suzanne Rogers, a parent


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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

939

Change from
2011 to 2012

+12

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

10 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

10 / 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.

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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

939

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

+12

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)

10 / 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)

10 / 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 59% in 2012.

196 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

196 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%
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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
English Language Arts

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

202 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

173 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
86%
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.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
82%
English Language Arts

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

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
85%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

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

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
87%
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%
Females83%
Males83%
African American85%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)100%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability83%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only84%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - not a high school graduate77%
Parent education - high school graduate86%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)88%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate89%
Parent education - declined to state81%

Math

All Students81%
Females76%
Males88%
African American95%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)90%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability82%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only83%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - not a high school graduate75%
Parent education - high school graduate69%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)88%
Parent education - college graduate90%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate94%
Parent education - declined to state86%
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 Students97%
Females91%
Males100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino100%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with no reported disability97%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only97%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented96%
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 Students89%
Females92%
Males85%
African American95%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)91%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability89%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only90%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduate71%
Parent education - high school graduate92%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)85%
Parent education - college graduate95%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Parent education - declined to state96%

Math

All Students94%
Females93%
Males94%
African American80%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability94%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only95%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - not a high school graduate91%
Parent education - high school graduate86%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)100%
Parent education - college graduate94%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state97%
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%
Females82%
Males77%
African American88%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability80%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented86%
Parent education - not a high school graduate86%
Parent education - high school graduate86%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)79%
Parent education - college graduate95%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate56%
Parent education - declined to state77%

English Language Arts

All Students91%
Females92%
Males89%
African American92%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)97%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability91%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only92%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - not a high school graduate83%
Parent education - high school graduate92%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)88%
Parent education - college graduate89%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate89%
Parent education - declined to state100%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
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

Geometry

All Studentsn/a
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 disabilityn/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/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

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

All Students80%
Females77%
Males85%
African American79%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability80%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only81%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented90%
Parent education - not a high school graduate74%
Parent education - high school graduate81%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)82%
Parent education - college graduate84%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate78%
Parent education - declined to state83%

Science

All Students93%
Females91%
Males95%
African American96%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)97%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability93%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only92%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - not a high school graduate91%
Parent education - high school graduate86%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)97%
Parent education - college graduate89%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate89%
Parent education - declined to state98%
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 64% 49%
White 17% 28%
African American 13% 7%
Asian 3% 8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1% 1%
Filipino 1% 3%
Multiple or No Response 1% 3%
Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 12%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 271%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 100% 85%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 30N/A25
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 16N/A11
Average years teaching 18N/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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455 South K Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
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