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Arbolita Elementary School

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API Results

API Growth (2008-2009)

813 (2009 Growth) 802 (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

		11 (2009 Growth result)
		Met Interim Performance Target of 800 (2009 Growth target)

	This School	Elementary Schools That Met Targets Statewide
Met its 2009 schoolwide growth target	Yes	78%
Met all subgroup growth targets	Yes	59%

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

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.

CST Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 2 English Language Arts 48% (2009) 51% (2008) 26% (2007) 49% (2006) The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009. Math 71% (2009) 61% (2008) 37% (2007) 67% (2006) The state average for Math was 63% 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 Compare with test results from nearby schools 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 2

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	48%
Females	47%
Males	49%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	46%
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)	75%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disability	33%
Students with no reported disability	50%
English learner	41%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	59%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	34%
Parent education - high school graduate	58%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	56%
Parent education - declined to state	48%

Math	This School
All Students	71%
Females	67%
Males	75%
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)	75%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Non-economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disability	42%
Students with no reported disability	74%
English learner	67%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	77%
Parent education - not a high school graduate	59%
Parent education - high school graduate	77%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	75%
Parent education - declined to state	72%

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.