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Washington Middle School

Public | 5-10 | 537 students |

PHONE: (626) 396-5830

FAX: (626) 798-2844

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1505 North Marengo Ave.

Pasadena, CA 91103

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Pasadena Unified School District

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API Results

API Growth (2010-2011)

667 (2011 Growth) 653 (2010 Base)

The Academic Performance Index (API) system is based on year-over-year test score performance through a two-year cycle. The Base score is for the first year and the Growth score is for the second year.
Comparing the API Growth to the Base shows whether or not this school's test score performance improved between spring 2010 and spring 2011 (as reported in September 2011).
The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools.

API Growth Target (2010-2011)

-50-25		0255075100

		14 (2011 Growth result)
		7 (2011 Growth target)

	This School	High Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2011 schoolwide growth target	Yes	72%
Met all subgroup growth targets	No	60%

Each school is assigned an API Growth target by the state, determined by calculating 5% of the difference between the Base API and 800, or a minimum of 5 point growth. Schools with APIs at or above 800 must maintain a minimum API of 800.
To encourage schools to improve achievement for all students, the state computes APIs and sets improvement targets for the different student subgroups at the school.
The state reports APIs for schools that test a minimum of 85% of eligible students in any subject.

2011 API Growth By Subgroup

667	601	676	670	609	408

All Students	African American	Hispanic	Socio- econ. Dis- advant.	English Language Learners	Students with Disabilities

The results shown here reflect the school's Growth API for the 2010-2011 school year for all students and for each of the major subgroups of students as reported by the state.
The 2011 API Growth is calculated using test score results from spring 2011.

2010 API Statewide Rank

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 2010 Statewide Rank is based on the results of tests that students took in spring 2010.

2010 API Similar Schools Rank

To create the Similar Schools Rank, the California Department of Education compares this school's test scores to 100 schools across the state with similar demographic profiles.
California uses parent education level, poverty level, student mobility, student ethnicity and other data to identify similar schools.

Testing in California: An Overview

2010-2011 API subgroup results

CST Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 5 Science Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Science was 58% in 2011. English Language Arts Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2011. Math Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Math was 63% in 2011. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011 Grade 6 English Language Arts 30% (2011) 34% (2010) 26% (2009) 19% (2008) 19% (2007) 17% (2006) The state average for English Language Arts was 55% in 2011. Math 23% (2011) 42% (2010) 26% (2009) 14% (2008) 20% (2007) 29% (2006) The state average for Math was 53% in 2011. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011 Grade 7 English Language Arts 50% (2011) 31% (2010) 25% (2009) 28% (2008) 18% (2007) 25% (2006) The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2011. Math 32% (2011) 18% (2010) 18% (2009) 22% (2008) 24% (2007) 35% (2006) The state average for Math was 50% in 2011. Algebra I 76% (2011) 43% (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) The state average for Algebra I was 83% in 2011. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011 Grade 8 General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) 11% (2011) 22% (2010) 20% (2009) 14% (2008) 6% (2007) 10% (2006) The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 32% in 2011. Science 26% (2011) 31% (2010) 32% (2009) 9% (2008) 20% (2007) 13% (2006) The state average for Science was 63% in 2011. English Language Arts 31% (2011) 24% (2010) 19% (2009) 18% (2008) 24% (2007) 16% (2006) The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2011. History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative 20% (2011) 14% (2010) 12% (2009) 13% (2008) 13% (2007) 11% (2006) The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 50% in 2011. Algebra I 8% (2011) 29% (2010) 40% (2009) 30% (2008) 17% (2007) 64% (2006) The state average for Algebra I was 47% in 2011. Geometry 67% (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2011. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011 Grade 9 Algebra II Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2011. General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2011. Biology/Life Sciences Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 57% in 2011. English Language Arts Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for English Language Arts was 55% in 2011. Physics Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Physics was 16% in 2006. Earth Science Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Earth Science was 37% in 2011. World History Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) The state average for World History was 48% in 2011. Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 22% in 2011. Algebra I Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Algebra I was 23% in 2011. Geometry Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Geometry was 49% in 2011. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011 Grade 10 Algebra II Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Algebra II was 43% in 2011. High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 77% in 2011. Science Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Science was 50% in 2011. Biology/Life Sciences Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 41% in 2011. English Language Arts Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2011. Chemistry Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Chemistry was 46% in 2011. Earth Science Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Earth Science was 31% in 2011. World History Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for World History was 45% in 2011. Algebra I Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Algebra I was 13% in 2011. Geometry Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2011. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011 About the tests In 2010-2011 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. Testing in California: An Overview The California Reading List: Helpful information to support your child's reading
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CST Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Science	This School
Subgroup results not available

English Language Arts	This School
Subgroup results not available

Math	This School
Subgroup results not available

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	30%
Females	30%
Males	31%
African American	26%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	31%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Students participating in special education program	8%
Students with no reported disability	32%
English learner	7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	36%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	36%
Parent education - high school graduate	30%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	38%
Parent education - declined to state	10%

Math	This School
All Students	23%
Females	19%
Males	29%
African American	10%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	27%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Students with no reported disability	24%
English learner	7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	28%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	25%
Parent education - high school graduate	28%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	19%
Parent education - declined to state	15%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	50%
Females	57%
Males	42%
African American	52%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	47%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Non-economically disadvantaged	36%
Students with no reported disability	51%
English learner	12%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	62%
Gifted and talented	88%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	48%
Parent education - high school graduate	45%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	65%
Parent education - college graduate	54%
Parent education - declined to state	33%

Math	This School
All Students	32%
Females	29%
Males	35%
African American	25%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	32%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Students with no reported disability	33%
English learner	15%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	40%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	33%
Parent education - high school graduate	25%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	46%
Parent education - declined to state	24%

Algebra I	This School
All Students	76%
Females	61%
Males	100%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	80%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with no reported disability	76%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	76%
Gifted and talented	94%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	80%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)	This School
All Students	11%
Females	13%
Males	10%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	3%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	13%
Students with no reported disability	12%
English learner	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	25%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	0%

Science	This School
All Students	26%
Females	33%
Males	19%
African American	23%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	27%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Non-economically disadvantaged	25%
Students with no reported disability	25%
English learner	7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	31%
Gifted and talented	76%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	22%
Parent education - high school graduate	21%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	41%
Parent education - college graduate	36%
Parent education - declined to state	24%

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	31%
Females	41%
Males	19%
African American	23%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	32%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Non-economically disadvantaged	25%
Students with no reported disability	30%
English learner	7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	36%
Gifted and talented	88%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	28%
Parent education - high school graduate	21%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	50%
Parent education - college graduate	36%
Parent education - declined to state	38%

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative	This School
All Students	20%
Females	22%
Males	17%
African American	12%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	21%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	20%
Non-economically disadvantaged	14%
Students participating in special education program	8%
Students with no reported disability	20%
English learner	0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	25%
Gifted and talented	65%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	22%
Parent education - high school graduate	12%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	27%
Parent education - college graduate	27%
Parent education - declined to state	19%

Algebra I	This School
All Students	8%
Females	13%
Males	2%
African American	4%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	8%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	8%
Students with no reported disability	8%
English learner	8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	8%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	14%
Parent education - high school graduate	0%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	13%
Parent education - declined to state	0%

Geometry	This School
All Students	67%
Females	45%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	71%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
Guamanian	n/a
Samoan	n/a
Tahitian	n/a
Other Pacific Islander	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Students with no reported disability	67%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	67%
Gifted and talented	83%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Algebra II	This School
Subgroup results not available

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)	This School
Subgroup results not available

Biology/Life Sciences	This School
Subgroup results not available

English Language Arts	This School
Subgroup results not available

Earth Science	This School
Subgroup results not available

World History	This School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1	This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This School
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This School
Subgroup results not available

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Algebra II	This School
Subgroup results not available

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)	This School
Subgroup results not available

Science	This School
Subgroup results not available

Biology/Life Sciences	This School
Subgroup results not available

English Language Arts	This School
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This School
Subgroup results not available

Earth Science	This School
Subgroup results not available

World History	This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This School
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This School
Subgroup results not available

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 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 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.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

Testing in California: An Overview

CAHSEE Results
Scale: % passing Grade 10 English Language Arts Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for English Language Arts was 82% in 2011. Math Data not available for this school (2011) Data not available for this school (2010) Data not available for this school (2009) Data not available for this school (2008) Data not available for this school (2007) Data not available for this school (2006) The state average for Math was 83% in 2011. Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011 About the Tests In 2010-2011 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics. The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California. Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test. Testing in California: An Overview
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CAHSEE Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This School
Subgroup results not available

Math	This School
Subgroup results not available

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
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.
Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

Testing in California: An Overview

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