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Arroyo Seco Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 1180 students

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Posted March 7, 2012

While this school has many very excellent teachers doing their best, they suffer from poor leadership. Students graduating from Arroyo Seco are not high school ready like those at neighboring Rio Norte nor are they inspired to achieve greatness much less mediocrity. Once a CA Distinguished school... not sure what happened at Seco.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

I love Arroyo Seco Jr High because of the teachers and curriculum. The students are challenged and the teachers make sure they stay on track and absorb as much knowledge as possible.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

Great staff, nice campus and good kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 8, 2008

im heading out to Saugus HS next year . as a former student, i feel that this school offers so much to kids that want to succeed in life. teachers and staff alike are very involved with the development of the student body and i'm very glad that i went here .


Posted January 16, 2008

Greatest school ever that my child has ever attended.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 14, 2007

This school ist The best school. I kno im only 13 but i feel that most of the parents agree with me when i say that this school rocks. i love all the teachers that i have come to know. im now heading into the eighth grade there. and look forward to it. but there is one thing i do have to say is that i apologise for not living up to what i could have been, i was lazy and ungratefull. butt what teen isnt in some areas. i know that my brain can expand more and more. i love arroyo seco soooo much, and the one person that made this possible is my 7th grade math teacher, Franka Koeller. it is said that she retired but life happens. so heres to mrs koeller, the best teacher possible! - Brian Meloni
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 6, 2007

As a former student, I feel that I had very only 3-4 good teachers in my two years there. There was little variety or options when it came to electives. The principal has really not helped the school since she came. PE classes were uneducational and unnessecary. If it weren't for the few great teachers like Mr. Dannerth, Mr. Moore, Mrs. Tracy, and Mr. Nez, this school would be an utter trainwreck. I feel like I could have had a much more enriching and dynamic experience elsewhere.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted June 21, 2007

I think that Arroyo Seco is a great junior high


Posted April 4, 2005

ASJH has been a terrific experience for uor daughter. The only downfall is that it has been under construction for the entire school year and had limited some of the classes available. The curriculum seems to be right on target and the administration works very had to make things work smoothly. All in all a vwery nice school.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

850

Change from
2011 to 2012

+16

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

8 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

3 / 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.

API Growth scores by subgroup

In addition to schoolwide API scores, each student subgroup receives an API score.
Did this school meet all the API goals for student subgroups this year?
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

850

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

+16

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)

3 / 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.
Algebra I

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

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
100%
English Language Arts

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

614 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

533 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
55%
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.

243 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
86%
English Language Arts

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

580 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
65%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

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

275 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
58%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

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

609 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

581 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
81%
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 Students89%
Females88%
Males91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino100%
White (not Hispanic)89%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with no reported disability90%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only90%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented93%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)82%
Parent education - college graduate93%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate88%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

English Language Arts

All Students74%
Females77%
Males71%
African American69%
Asian75%
Filipino93%
Hispanic or Latino63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disability31%
Students with no reported disability77%
English learner20%
Fluent-English proficient and English only77%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate57%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)70%
Parent education - college graduate81%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate86%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students61%
Females60%
Males62%
African American46%
Asian54%
Filipino86%
Hispanic or Latino54%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)62%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disability36%
Students with no reported disability62%
English learner40%
Fluent-English proficient and English only62%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate43%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)61%
Parent education - college graduate66%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate64%
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 Students65%
Females66%
Males64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipino73%
Hispanic or Latino68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)66%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability65%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only66%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate63%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)59%
Parent education - college graduate69%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate71%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

English Language Arts

All Students72%
Females78%
Males66%
African American75%
Asian96%
Filipino78%
Hispanic or Latino63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disability47%
Students with no reported disability74%
English learner29%
Fluent-English proficient and English only74%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduate31%
Parent education - high school graduate65%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)66%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate84%
Parent education - declined to state72%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

All Students51%
Females50%
Males53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)51%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disability24%
Students with no reported disability58%
English learner23%
Fluent-English proficient and English only54%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate25%
Parent education - high school graduate45%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%
Parent education - college graduate62%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate55%
Parent education - declined to state47%

Geometry

All Students88%
Females85%
Males90%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino87%
White (not Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Students with no reported disability92%
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
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)84%
Parent education - college graduate83%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate90%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

All Students63%
Females57%
Males68%
African American81%
Asian85%
Filipino83%
Hispanic or Latino56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)62%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disability36%
Students with no reported disability65%
English learner18%
Fluent-English proficient and English only65%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented78%
Parent education - not a high school graduate29%
Parent education - high school graduate47%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)56%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate79%
Parent education - declined to state67%

Science

All Students86%
Females85%
Males88%
African American88%
Asian92%
Filipino94%
Hispanic or Latino78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)89%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disability67%
Students with no reported disability87%
English learner52%
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate69%
Parent education - high school graduate74%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)86%
Parent education - college graduate88%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate96%
Parent education - declined to state83%
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
White 65% 28%
Hispanic or Latino 23% 49%
Asian 4% 8%
Filipino 4% 3%
African American 2% 7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1% 1%
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 15%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 28%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 63% 85%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 13% 1%
Arabic 4% 1%
Armenian 4% 1%
Farsi (Persian) 4% 0%
Korean 4% 1%
Urdu 4% 0%
All other non-English languages 2% 1%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 2% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 10N/A11
Average years teaching 13N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 92%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 0%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
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27171 North Vista Delgado Drive
Valencia, CA 91354
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