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I been here since kindergarten I love this school! Staff members, students,more are friendly! Recommended !!!!
My two kids had stayed in Challenger School since preschool, then I transferred them to Shirakawa school when they entered 2nd / 3rd grade. my kids love Shirakawa school right away. The school has lots of activities, even field trips. Teachers and principal are very dedicated to their work. School bus drivers and office administrators are very friendly. They have created a fair, safe and encouraging environment for kids. We are very satisfied with this school.
—Submitted by a parent
This School is rising every year under the guidance of dedicated principal and hardworking teachers. I am glad that my son is going here.The school performance in last CST test has improved a lot which showed their dedication and hard work. This year i am noticing that teachers here are trying to find new and creative ways to teach the children the math and English subjects which according to me is quite commendable. I am particularly impress with their math curriculum and activities. They have well- balanced homework for students. The school encourages parent involvement. I am the parent who is very much involved in my child education. It is very important for every parents to focus on their child education at home and work with them at home, then your child will do well in school. We send our children to school to educate and its we the parent have to mentor them at home. And encourage them to do well in their studies. The onus is not just on teachers only to educate our child but on us too at home.
—Submitted by a parent
Can you tell which comments were written by 8th graders who were held to higher standards than they were used to? Don't let a few snotty kids who didn't like their 8th grade teacher be the few reviews you read. I have worked here for 5 years and we have a dedicated staff, a strong principal, and 98% of the students are awesome. Yes, we are understaffed and need more parent involvement, but I would enroll my student here without hesitation.
—Submitted by a teacher
i've been there for 3 years and oh god it sucked. if your looking for a school with a viarity of kids just turn around and leave.if you go to a diffrent school give your self a pat on the back.kids are mean and some teachers don't give a cracker about kids
This school is overall good compares to other Franklin-Mckinely schools in terms of studies,ambience and location wise. What i like most that i am seeing steady improvement in my kid's performance in Maths and Language.The principal and teachers are very approachable too if you have concern relating to your child educational development needs.
—Submitted by a parent
My son's teacher was so dedicated to helping him do his very best. The principle helped make this school safe for my son.
—Submitted by a parent
WORST SCHOOL EVER! its awful!!! not recommended! all work and no play! mean and rude teachers! BOOOO!!
—Submitted by a parent
This school is best among other san jose public school so they say. This is my son's first public school experience.He goes to second grade and his class constantly emphasis on maths and reading curriculam. Also new principal seems actually very dedicated and approchable towards the betterment of school progress.
—Submitted by a parent
I must say I feel lucky to be attending such a superior school. Last year my son was in kindergarten. I was nervous for him due to the fact that my son was in a daycare/ preschool that had no real foundation for reading and writing. My son went into that class unable to write his alphabet, his name, or read. His teacher took the time to notice his strengths and weaknesses. She showed superb teaching skills and took my son from ground zero to an acheiver. His teacher would send home honest updates on his progress each week, every time we had parent teacher conferences it was the same- pure honesty and helpful advise of different resources to better my childs education based on his own level of learning. I am pleased knowing my child has a better understanding of what a teacher should be, a true mentor.
—Submitted by a parent
The staff is knowlegable and fair. Most of the teachers enjoy being there teaching the kids. I help out a lot and even the upper grade kids seem to like their teachers and enjoy class (as much as most kids seem to).
—Submitted by a parent
the teachers are passionate, the students are alive, spirited and seem to enjoy the staff and campus.
I wish this school had music class. I was hoping my son would continue practicing trumpet in band, but when I asked, they had discontinued music classes. Very disappointing!!!
—Submitted by a parent
This school is very nice outside ! If your child doesn't have any special needs,it seem ok ,but when your child is in special needs it really is terrible.They don't have enough services and don't care much about how to help your child.
—Submitted by a parent
Shirakawa school has many extracurricular activities. They provide after school sessions, GATE programs, some sports, and contests. Some teachers may focus more in language, science, math or social studies. The staff of Shirakawa are big on safety. Their discipline is also great. Shirakawa focuses more on how kids could be involved in their school more than adults. They emphasize on students independence.
—Submitted by a former student
In my experience I do not agree with the teacher's reward method.
—Submitted by a parent
I must say, Shirakawa Elementary School has over met any expectations I had for a Kindergarten school. Starting into Kindergarten, my son has had to face some difficult situations; homelessness, loss of father, no steady routine, etc., I was worried about him. But I have to give it to the Principal Pat Perez, she listens and instantly takes action. She listened to me, we had a meeting with his teacher and decided to change his class and attendance time, all of which lead to almost instant progress. She offered me contact information for counseling, etc. but did not interfere or overstep her grounds on pushing me into anything. His teacher Mr. Tim Garcia was an exceptional kindergarten teacher. I had alot on my plate but with the suppport of the staff at Shirakawa, my son passed and got to participate in the graduation ceremony receiving a diploma and everything.
—Submitted by a parent
There's a focus on the full subject when the kids learn a subject. There's music classes during school and there used to be music in classes as early as Kindergarten each week that has great detail. For several years, the same teacher ran an orchestra at the school. Opportunities for sports seem to be in the Junior High level. Parent involvement is great at the Back to School nights and learning programs, and low in the classroom and other activities on a day-to-day basis. In the past, there was more parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent
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The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.
The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.
110 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.
110 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.
99 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.
99 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.
85 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.
86 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2012.
90 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2010
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The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.
91 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
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2010
2009
The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.
90 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.
92 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.
92 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2010
2009
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for Algebra I was 86% in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 62% in 2012.
97 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.
97 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for Algebra I was 49% in 2012.
70 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.
97 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2010
2009
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 32% in 2012.
28 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2012.
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The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 52% in 2012.
97 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.
97 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 66% |
| Females | 71% |
| Males | 61% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 80% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 59% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 81% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 67% |
| English learner | 61% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 74% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 41% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 60% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 67% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 96% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 72% |
| Females | 76% |
| Males | 69% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 87% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 71% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 75% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 74% |
| English learner | 76% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 63% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 55% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 80% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 67% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 88% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 49% |
| Females | 48% |
| Males | 51% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 73% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 34% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 92% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 50% |
| English learner | 29% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 70% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 18% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 46% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 40% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 68% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 87% |
| Females | 85% |
| Males | 89% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 92% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 84% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 96% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 88% |
| English learner | 82% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 92% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 82% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 89% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 75% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 92% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 78% |
| Females | 77% |
| Males | 79% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 81% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 75% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 88% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 77% |
| English learner | 48% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 94% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 73% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 65% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 89% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 87% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 81% |
| Females | 86% |
| Males | 77% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 93% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 79% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 89% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 82% |
| English learner | 69% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 89% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 80% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 77% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 83% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 80% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 62% |
| Females | 70% |
| Males | 53% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 78% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 52% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 83% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 62% |
| English learner | 26% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 81% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 50% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 61% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 63% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 78% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 69% |
| Females | 70% |
| Males | 68% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 88% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 63% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 83% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 70% |
| English learner | 44% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 83% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 56% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 71% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 64% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 83% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 64% |
| Females | 70% |
| Males | 56% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 80% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 54% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 83% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 64% |
| English learner | 26% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 83% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 50% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 61% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 58% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 89% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 72% |
| Females | 80% |
| Males | 61% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 80% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 68% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 79% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 72% |
| English learner | 24% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 83% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 72% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 67% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 77% |
| Females | 82% |
| Males | 71% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 87% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 70% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 93% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 77% |
| English learner | 41% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 85% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 76% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 83% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 71% |
| Females | 79% |
| Males | 63% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 85% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 65% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 91% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 73% |
| English learner | 31% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 88% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 71% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 59% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 71% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 94% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 74% |
| Females | 78% |
| Males | 71% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 92% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 69% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 91% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 76% |
| English learner | 54% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 83% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 71% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 65% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 76% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 94% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 84% |
| Females | 89% |
| Males | 79% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 100% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 83% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 86% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 86% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 86% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 93% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 78% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 94% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 78% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 93% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 62% |
| Females | 63% |
| Males | 60% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 90% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 51% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 96% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 63% |
| English learner | 6% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 74% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 97% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 38% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 68% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 79% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 93% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 26% |
| Females | 31% |
| Males | 21% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 20% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 28% |
| English learner | 18% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 31% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 18% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 54% |
| Females | 49% |
| Males | 58% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 76% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 42% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 88% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 54% |
| English learner | 6% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 65% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 87% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 24% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 68% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 71% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 73% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 65% |
| Females | 65% |
| Males | 65% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 92% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 58% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 88% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 67% |
| English learner | 18% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 75% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 93% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 52% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 77% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 71% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 93% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 49% | 8% | ||
| Hispanic or Latino | 37% | 49% | ||
| Filipino | 5% | 3% | ||
| White | 5% | 28% | ||
| Multiple or No Response | 3% | 3% | ||
| African American | 2% | 7% | ||
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% | 1% | ||
| Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English language learners 1 | 54% | N/A | 24% |
| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 2 | 65% | N/A | 52% |
| Language | This school | State average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnamese | 50% | 2% | ||
| Spanish | 40% | 85% | ||
| Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) | 3% | 1% | ||
| Khmer (Cambodian) | 2% | 0% | ||
| All other non-English languages | 1% | 1% | ||
| Cantonese | 1% | 2% | ||
| Farsi (Persian) | 1% | 0% | ||
| Hindi | 0% | 0% | ||
| Korean | 0% | 1% | ||
| Lao | 0% | 0% | ||
| Punjabi | 0% | 1% | ||
| Samoan | 0% | 0% | ||
| Thai | 0% | 0% | ||
| Urdu | 0% | 0% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average class size | 24 | N/A | 25 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average years teaching in district | 8 | N/A | 11 |
| Average years teaching | 11 | N/A | 13 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full credential | 100% | N/A | 96% |
| Emergency credential or waiver | 0% | N/A | 2% |
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