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Casimir Middle School

Public | 6-9 | 675 students

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4 stars

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2011:
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Posted November 1, 2012

My daughter has had a wonderful experience at Casimir Middle School. Her teachers are accessible and willing to help whenever possible.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 22, 2012

the most terrible school ever. my kids came home and whined not to go their cause they got beat up
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 27, 2012

This school was horrible. Very unorganized and they certaintly don't know how to handle their money. I think the chorus teacher was the worst. All he did was sit around and insult students and just gave up. Most of the time he'll come to the school and just say "My voice is sore so yeah.." He's getting money for absolutely nothing. And all the teachers sure do have a anger problems alright. But some teachers are great. They should definetely move to another school to teach because of how sad this school has become over the years. Would not recommend to ANYONE.


Posted October 17, 2011

I will never send any of my kids or family members to your school. the teacher makes you feel unwelcomed if you have a kid that has autism and is main stream. My son was unwelcomed at that school but thru the bulling from the principal and from some of the kids he graduated. The teachers were helpful. And the pricnipal hates parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 2, 2011

Casimir is a great school. As a parent i'm very thankful to all the teachers and administration stuff. My son came from Armenia and could not even speak English. With great help of dedicated teachers and kids in the end of the year he got high grades and could almost fluently speak. School has great art and music classes. Principle is very professional and nice lady. Unfortunately we have to move somewhere else where schools are not so good. Once again Thanks to Casimir Middle School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 24, 2009

to the parents who just said that this school isn't good, it's not because of budget cuts. also probably because of the lack of PTA staff we have. I liked this school and I actually miss it. west high had to stop class colors because of bullying. do you really think that casimir has bullying problems now?


Posted July 24, 2008

This school is digraceful to the community. Its unsafe, and very un organized. There was to much fighting and bullying. The academics were rediculous.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2007

Our child, who is a qualified G.A.T.E. student, had a miserable time in this school. One teacher especially was almost impossible to communicate with and we still do not understand why our child (and 8 friends with the same teacher) are having such a negative experience. The Casimir website used to have a link to contact teachers by phone and email which has been left out in the new revised webpage. We are looking for a new school.
—Submitted by Disheartend Parent, a parent


Posted May 26, 2007

This school has a wonderful supportive staff of people from administrators to T.A. It has a great music program that inspires it's students to continue developing their gifts through a bridge program with the High School.
—Submitted by a parent


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This school's
API score

863

Change from
2011 to 2012

+8

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

8 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

2 / 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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This school's
API score

863

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

+8

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)

8 / 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)

2 / 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.

202 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

203 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
61%
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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%
English Language Arts

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

213 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

185 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
69%
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

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
54%
English Language Arts

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

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
64%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2012.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
96%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

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

215 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

206 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
67%
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 25% in 2012.

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Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

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Biology/Life Sciences

The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 60% in 2012.

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Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 39% in 2012.

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English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2012.

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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2012.

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 48% in 2012.

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Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 22% in 2012.

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World History

The state average for World History was 50% in 2012.

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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 Students71%
Females78%
Males62%
African Americann/a
Asian77%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino53%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disability64%
Students with no reported disability71%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only74%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate59%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)69%
Parent education - college graduate79%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate77%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students65%
Females69%
Males60%
African Americann/a
Asian76%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino52%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)63%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disability42%
Students with no reported disability67%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only69%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate61%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)57%
Parent education - college graduate78%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate71%
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 Students100%
Females100%
Males100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
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 staten/a

English Language Arts

All Students77%
Females81%
Males72%
African American86%
Asian84%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)83%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability77%
English learner40%
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate77%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)68%
Parent education - college graduate85%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate81%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students73%
Females79%
Males67%
African American80%
Asian81%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability72%
English learner38%
Fluent-English proficient and English only76%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate62%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)62%
Parent education - college graduate89%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate88%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students52%
Females51%
Males54%
African Americann/a
Asian66%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)48%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability54%
English learner25%
Fluent-English proficient and English only54%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%
Parent education - college graduate54%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate71%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

English Language Arts

All Students74%
Females75%
Males73%
African Americann/a
Asian84%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability75%
English learner58%
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate63%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)67%
Parent education - college graduate84%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate89%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
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American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
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Geometry

All Students93%
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Students with no reported disability93%
Fluent-English proficient and English only93%
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 Students63%
Females59%
Males68%
African Americann/a
Asian76%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)71%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disability29%
Students with no reported disability67%
English learner33%
Fluent-English proficient and English only66%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate46%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)61%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate82%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students81%
Females74%
Males86%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability82%
English learner67%
Fluent-English proficient and English only81%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate74%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)73%
Parent education - college graduate91%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
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

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Filipinon/a
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Parent education - declined to staten/a

Algebra II

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Filipinon/a
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Parent education - declined to staten/a

Biology/Life Sciences

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Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
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Parent education - declined to staten/a

Earth Science

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Filipinon/a
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English Language Arts

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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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Geometry

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Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

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World History

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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
Asian 38% 8%
Hispanic or Latino 21% 49%
Multiple or No Response 17% 3%
White 14% 28%
African American 4% 7%
Filipino 4% 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 18%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 221%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 47% 85%
Japanese 15% 0%
Korean 15% 1%
All other non-English languages 3% 1%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 3% 1%
Urdu 3% 0%
Vietnamese 3% 2%
Arabic 2% 1%
Chaozhou (Chiuchow) 2% 0%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 2% 1%
Portuguese 2% 0%
Samoan 2% 0%
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 10N/A11
Average years teaching 12N/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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17220 Casimir Avenue
Torrance, CA 90504
Phone: (310) 533-4498

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