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  API Results
 
API Growth (2008-2009)

734 (2009 Growth)
697 (2008 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 2008 and spring 2009 (as reported in September 2009).
  • The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools.
 
API Growth Target (2008-2009)

-50-25 0255075100
  37 (2009 Growth result)
  5 (2009 Growth target)
 

  This School Middle Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2009 schoolwide growth target Yes 74%
Met all subgroup growth targets Yes 46%
  • 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.

 
2009 API Growth By Subgroup

734
725
725
699
  All
Students
Hispanic Socio-
econ. Dis-
advant.
English Language Learners
  • The results shown here reflect the school's Growth API for the 2008-2009 school year for all students and for each of the major subgroups of students as reported by the state.
  • The 2009 API Growth is calculated using test score results from spring 2009.

2008 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 2008 Statewide Rank is based on the results of tests that students took in spring 2008.

2008 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

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2008-2009 API subgroup results  

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  CST Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 2

English Language Arts
 52% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 51% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 23% (2009)
 20% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Math
 47% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 45% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2009.

Math
 48% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 50% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 42% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 54% in 2009.

Math
 35% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 46% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2009.

Math
 40% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
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 54% in 2009.

Math
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 43% in 2009.

Algebra I
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 81% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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 30% in 2009.

Science
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 56% in 2009.

English Language Arts
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 2009.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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 History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 42% in 2009.

Algebra I
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 44% in 2009.

Geometry
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 87% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Algebra II
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 65% in 2009.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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 17% in 2009.

Biology/Life Sciences
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 51% in 2009.

English Language Arts
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 50% in 2009.

Earth Science
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 29% in 2009.

World History
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 41% in 2009.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
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 Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 15% in 2009.

Algebra I
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 21% in 2009.

Geometry
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 47% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 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

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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 2
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students52%
Females50%
Males56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with no reported disability53%
English learner49%
Fluent-English proficient and English only62%
Parent education - not a high school graduate40%
Parent education - high school graduate48%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)73%

MathThis School
All Students51%
Females51%
Males51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino49%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with no reported disability52%
English learner51%
Fluent-English proficient and English only52%
Parent education - not a high school graduate44%
Parent education - high school graduate42%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)73%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students23%
Females31%
Males16%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino21%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with no reported disability24%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only39%
Parent education - not a high school graduate10%
Parent education - high school graduate32%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)29%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Females54%
Males42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with no reported disability49%
English learner38%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Parent education - not a high school graduate40%
Parent education - high school graduate61%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)31%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students45%
Females43%
Males45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino43%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with no reported disability44%
English learner30%
Fluent-English proficient and English only58%
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%

MathThis School
All Students48%
Females52%
Males46%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with no reported disability50%
English learner41%
Fluent-English proficient and English only57%
Parent education - not a high school graduate26%
Parent education - high school graduate43%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)75%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students50%
Females53%
Males47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino48%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with no reported disability50%
English learner39%
Fluent-English proficient and English only61%
Parent education - not a high school graduate50%
Parent education - high school graduate48%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)67%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students42%
Females47%
Males35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino39%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with no reported disability41%
English learner27%
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Parent education - not a high school graduate44%
Parent education - high school graduate29%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)62%

MathThis School
All Students35%
Females26%
Males43%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino36%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with no reported disability35%
English learner25%
Fluent-English proficient and English only44%
Parent education - not a high school graduate31%
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)42%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students46%
Females57%
Males35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino45%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged64%
Students with no reported disability44%
English learner13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only67%
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduate44%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)64%

MathThis School
All Students40%
Females46%
Males36%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino40%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Native Hawaiiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Guamaniann/a
Samoann/a
Tahitiann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged45%
Students with no reported disability42%
English learner19%
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Parent education - not a high school graduate34%
Parent education - high school graduate40%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)This School
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

English Language ArtsThis School
Subgroup results not available

History - Social Science Grade 8 CumulativeThis School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
Subgroup results not available

GeometryThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9
Algebra IIThis School
Subgroup results not available

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

Biology/Life SciencesThis School
Subgroup results not available

English Language ArtsThis School
Subgroup results not available

Earth ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

World HistoryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1This School
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis School
Subgroup results not available

GeometryThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 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  

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