School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2006-07 Published During 2007-08

 

2006-07 Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card

Hillcrest Middle School

Address: 

725 Bloomfield Rd. , Sebastopol   CA  95472-5153 

      Phone: 

(707) 823-7653 

Principal: 

        Keri  Pugno 

Grade Span: 

4  - 8  

 

 

 

This executive summary of the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is intended to provide parents and community members with a quick snapshot of school accountability. The data presented in this report are reported for the 2006-07 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2005-06 school year. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should review the entire SARC or contact the school principal or the district office. 

 

 

 

About This School

 

There are three schools within Gravenstein Union School District.  Hillcrest Middle School is a grade 4-8 school.  There is a Creative Arts Magnet Program (REACH) in the district for grades K-8.  The REACH Creative Arts Magnet Program is at Hillcrest Middle School for grades 4-8.  We are convinced that all students can learn and that our mission is to ensure that each child masters the knowledge and develops the attitudes and skills necessary to become a contributing and productive citizen.  We believe the education of our children is a cooperative effort of home, school and community.  We provide a comprehensive program of education for grades K-8 and are grateful for our very supportive and caring parents.  Specifically, we the Gravenstein Union School District are dedicated to academic excellence and the cultivation of individual strengths and talents in a caring and cooperative environment.  Our sense of community fosters a high level of ethical, responsible citizenship.  State and district policies support our common goal. 

 

 

Student Enrollment 

Group 

Enrollment 

Number of students 

278 

African American 

2.52  %

American Indian or Alaska Native 

2.88  %

Asian 

4.32  %

Filipino 

1.08  %

Hispanic or Latino 

7.19  %

Pacific Islander 

0.36  %

White (not Hispanic) 

81.65  %

Multiple or No Response 

  %

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 

13  %

English Learners 

1  %

Students with Disabilities 

8  %

Teachers 

Indicator 

Teachers 

Teachers with full credential 

15 

Teachers without full credential 

0 

Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence 

 0

Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 

  0

Total Teacher Misassignments  

  0

 

School Facilities 

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection 

The following Items have been listed as “in good repair”:

Mechanical Systems

Windows/Doors/Gates/Fences

Interior Surfaces

Hazardous Materials

Structural Damage

Fire Safety

Electrical

Drinking Fountains

Restrooms

Septic System

Playground/School Grounds

Roofs

Overall Cleanliness of the School

 

Repairs Needed 

Our last Site Review was completed on January 31, 2007.  The Inspector found all items to be in good repair with a few minor adjustments to be made.  As a result of the inspection all classroom sink cabinets had locks installed and the Computer Lab electrical panel was labeled for proper circuit identification (completed February 2007). 

 

Corrective Actions Taken or Planned 

Updated Safety Posters in the cafeteria need to be ordered.

 

Curriculum and Instructional Materials 

Core Curriculum Areas 

Pupils Who Lack Textbooks and Instructiona Materials 

Reading/Language Arts 

0%

Mathematics 

0%

Science 

0%

History-Social Science 

0%

Foreign Language 

0%

Health 

0%

Science Laboratory Equipment 

0%

 

School Finances 

Level 

Expenditures Per Pupil (Unrestricted Sources Only) 

School Site 

$

District 

$

State 

 $4,943

 

 

Student Performance 

Subject 

Students Proficient and Above on California Standards Tests 

English-Language Arts 

 76%

Math 

 64%

Science 

 78%

History-Social Science 

  74% 

 

Academic Progress 

Indicator 

Result 

2007 API Growth Score (from 2007 API Growth Report) 

859  

Statewide Rank (from 2007 API Base Report) 

9  

2007-08 Program Improvement Status (PI Year) 

Not in PI  

 

 

 

2006-07 School Accountability Report Card Reported (SARC)

 

 

The School Accountability Report Card (SARC), which is required by law to be published annually, contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. More information about SARC requirements is available at the California Department of Education (CDE) Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. DataQuest, an online data tool at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/ap1/http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest, contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state.

 

 

 

I. About This School 

Contact Information 

This section provides the schools contact information. 

School 

District 

School Name 

Hillcrest Middle  

District Name 

Gravenstein Union Elementary  

Street 

725 Bloomfield Rd.  

Phone Number 

(707) 823-7008 

City, State, Zip 

Sebastopol  , CA  95472-5153 

Web Site 

www.grav.k12.ca.us 

Phone Number 

(707) 823-7653 

Superintendent 

Linda  La Marre 

Principal 

Keri  Pugno 

E-mail Address 

llamarre@grav.k12.ca.us 

E-mail Address 

kpugno@grav.k12.ca.us 

CDS Code

49-70714-6051759 

 

 

School Description and Mission Statement 

This section provides information about the school’s goals and programs. 

There are three schools within Gravenstein Union School District.  Hillcrest Middle School is a 4th-8th grade school which includes a Creative Arts Magnet Program for grades 4-8.   We are convinced that all students can learn and that our mission is to ensure that each child masters the knowledge and develops the attitudes and skills necessary to become a contributing and productive citizen.  We believe the education of our children is a cooperative effort of home, school and community.  We provide a comprehensive program of education in the district for grades K-8 and are grateful for our very supportive and caring parents.  Specifically, we the Gravenstein Union School District are dedicated to academic excellence and the cultivation of individual strengths and talents in a caring and cooperative environment.  Our sense of community fosters a high level of ethical, responsible citizenship.  State and district policies support our common goal.  

 

 

Opportunities for Parental Involvement 

This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.  

The Gravenstein Schools Foundation (GSF), Magnet Parent Foundation (MPF), School Site Council, volunteering in classrooms, and field trips are some of the opportunities available for parental involvement. Fundraising through the foundations and helping teachers in class are not the only methods used in volunteering.  Many parents share their own talents as a doctor, dentist, scientist, artist, poet, foreign language specialist, physical fitness instructor, and more with classroom students.

 

 

Student Enrollment by Grade Level 

This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school. 

Grade Level 

Number of Students 

Kindergarten 

0 

Grade 1 

0 

Grade 2 

0 

Grade 3 

0 

Grade 4 

8 

Grade 5 

17 

Grade 6 

73 

Grade 7 

80 

Grade 8 

100 

Ungraded Elementary 

0 

Grade 9 

0 

Grade 10 

0 

Grade 11 

0 

Grade 12 

0 

Ungraded Secondary 

0 

Total Enrollment 

278 

 

 

Student Enrollment by Group 

 

This table displays the percent of students enrolled at the school who are identified as being in a particular group. 

 

Group 

Percent of Total Enrollment 

Group 

Percent of Total Enrollment 

African American 

2.52  %

White (not Hispanic) 

81.65  %

American Indian or Alaska Native 

2.88  %

Multiple or No Response 

  %

Asian 

4.32  %

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 

13  %

Filipino 

1.08  %

English Learners 

1  %

Hispanic or Latino 

7.19  %

Students with Disabilities 

8  %

Pacific Islander 

0.36  %

 

 

 

 

 

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary) 

 

This table displays by grade level the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom). 

 

Grade Level 

2004-05 

2005-06 

2006-07 

Avg. Class Size 

Number of Classrooms 

Avg. Class Size 

Number of Classrooms 

Avg. Class Size 

Number of Classrooms 

1-20 

21-32 

33+ 

1-20 

21-32 

33+ 

1-20 

21-32 

33+ 

K 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 

 

 

 

 

10.0 

1 

 

 

8.0 

1 

 

 

5 

 

 

 

 

12.0 

1 

 

 

16.0 

1 

 

 

6 

25.0 

 

3 

 

21.7 

1 

2 

 

24.7 

 

3 

 

K-3 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-4 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4-8 

12.0 

2 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary) 

 

This table displays by subject area the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom). 

 

Subject 

2004-05 

2005-06 

2006-07 

Avg. Class Size 

Number of Classrooms 

Avg. Class Size 

Number of Classrooms 

Avg. Class Size 

Number of Classrooms 

1-20 

23-32 

33+ 

1-20 

23-32 

33+ 

1-20 

23-32 

33+ 

English 

13.3 

10 

4 

 

22.0 

3 

4 

 

25.4 

2 

8 

 

Mathematics 

12.3 

8 

1 

 

20.2 

3 

3 

 

25.1 

2 

5 

 

Science 

19.7 

5 

1 

 

22.2 

2 

4 

 

25.3 

2 

5 

 

Social Science 

19.0 

3 

2 

 

23.2 

1 

4 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

II. School Climate 

 

School Safety Plan 

 

This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan. 

 

The Comprehensive School Safety Plan includes a written plan comprised of all mandatory components, a physical tour of the campus to include some staff, school board members and parents, a review of the fire alarm system, and workshops attended by some of the district’s safety committee.

 

 

 

School Discipline Practices 

 

This section provides information about the school's efforts to create and maintain a positive learning environment, including the school’s use of disciplinary strategies. 

 

1. BEST training for all staff for the purpose of bringing out the best in students

2. EMPOWER (anti-bully) 2 day training for all staff

3. Second-Step Anti-Bully Program                                                                                                                                                                                                  

4. AB466 Training (40 hours or more) for ALL K-5 teachers in Open Court 2002 Reading/Language Arts (on-going since 2002-100% of teachers trained)

5. Before and After School Tutorial Programs

6. Learning Labs (for Special Education and remedial help)

7. Academic and good behavior reward assemblies

8. District Preschool on the Gravenstein Elementary campus

9. Spanish classes for all students at Hillcrest Middle School   

10.Band, Music, Dance, and Drama Specialist includes instrumental, choral and drama instruction. 

11. Before and After School Child Care available

13. Gravenstein School Foundation (GSF)

14. Magnet Parent Foundation (MPF)

15. District School Site Council

16. Intramural Program at lunchtime (Gravenstein (5th grade) (Hillcrest-6th, 7th, 8th grades)

17. On-going staff development on playground safety (August, 2005, 2006, 2007)

18. Gravenstein Elementary and Hillcrest Middle School are CALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED   SCHOOLS

 

 

 

Suspensions and Expulsions 

 

This table displays the rate of suspensions and expulsions (the total number of incidents divided by the total enrollment) at the school and district levels for the most recent three-year period. 

 

Rate 

School 

District 

2004-05 

2005-06 

2006-07 

2004-05 

2005-06 

2006-07 

Suspensions 

5.0  

4.6  

3.6  

5.0  

5.0  

2.5  

Expulsions 

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

 

 

 

III. School Facilities 

 

School Facility Conditions and Improvements 

 

This section provides information about the condition of the school’s grounds, buildings, and restrooms, and a description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements. 

 

A Modernization Project for Hillcrest Middle School has just been completed at the end of 2007.  We work to provide facilities and grounds that reflect the community and provide a safe and attractive setting.  The district works closely with our two school foundation groups and Site Council for landscaping and beautification ideas. 

 

 

 

School Facility Good Repair Status 

 

This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility’s good repair status. 

 

Item Inspected 

Repair Status 

Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned 

Good 

Fair 

Poor 

Gas Leaks 

yes

 

 

 

Mechanical Systems 

yes

 

 

 

Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior) 

yes

 

 

 

Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings) 

yes

 

 

 

Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior) 

yes

 

 

 

Structural Damage 

yes

 

 

 

Fire Safety 

yes

 

 

 

Electrical (interior and exterior) 

yes

 

 

 

Pest/Vermin Infestation 

yes

 

 

 

Drinking Fountains (inside and outside) 

yes

 

 

 

Restrooms 

yes

 

 

 

Sewer 

N/A

 

 

 

Playground/School Grounds 

yes

 

 

 

Roofs 

yes

 

 

 

Overall Cleanliness 

yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall Summary of School Facility Good Repair Status 

This table displays the overall summary of the results of the most recently completed school site inspection. 

Item Inspected 

Facility Condition 

Exemplary 

Good 

Fair 

Poor 

Overall Summary 

Exemplary to Good

 

 

IV. Teachers 

 

Teacher Credentials 

 

This table displays the number of teachers assigned to the school with a full credential, without a full credential, and those teaching outside of their subject area of competence. Detailed information about teacher qualifications can be found at the CDE Web site at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/ 

 

Teachers 

School 

District 

2004-05 

2005-06 

2006-07 

2006-07 

With Full Credential 

14 

16 

15 

31 

Without Full Credential 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence 

0

0

0

N/A 

 

 

 

Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions 

 

This table displays the number of teacher misassignments (teachers assigned without proper legal authorization) and the number of vacant teacher positions (not filled by a single designated teacher assigned to teach the entire course at the beginning of the school year or semester). Note: Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners. 

 

Indicator 

2005-06 

2006-07 

2007-08 

Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners  

0

0

0

Total Teacher Misassignments  

0

0

0

Vacant Teacher Positions 

0

0

0

 

 

 

Core Academic Classes Taught by No Child Left Behind Compliant Teachers 

 

This table displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-NCLB compliant teachers at the school, at all schools in the district, at high-poverty schools in the district, and at low-poverty schools in the district. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/ 

 

Location of Classes 

Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects 

Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers 

Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers 

This School  

100.0 

0.0 

All Schools in District  

100.0 

0.0 

High-Poverty Schools in District 

 

 

Low-Poverty Schools in District 

100.0 

0.0 

 

 

 

 

 

V. Support Staff 

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff 

This table displays, in units of full-time equivalents (FTE), the number of academic counselors and other support staff who are assigned to the school and the average number of students per academic counselor. One FTE equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time. 

Title 

Number of FTE Assigned to School 

Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor 

Academic Counselor 

.20 

30

Library Media Teacher (Librarian) 

 

N/A 

Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional) 

.20 

N/A 

Psychologist 

                       .20

N/A 

Social Worker 

 

N/A 

Nurse 

.20 

N/A 

Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist 

1.0 

N/A 

Resource Specialist (non-teaching) 

1.0 

N/A 

Other 

 

N/A 

 

 

VI. Curriculum and Instructional Materials 

 

Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials  

 

This table displays information about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school, and information about the school’s use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials. 

 

Core Curriculum Area 

Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials 

Percent of Pupils Who Lack Their Own Assigned Textbooks and Instructional Materials 

Reading/Language Arts 

State-standards aligned textbooks and available to all students (Open Court 2002 (K-5) McDougal Littel 2002 (6-8))

0

Mathematics 

State-standards aligned textbooks and available to all students (Harcourt Math (K-6) and McDougal Littel Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1 (7/8)

0

Science 

State-standards aligned textbooks and available to all students (Houghton Mifflin 2007 for grades K-5) and McDougal Littel Science 2007 grades 6-8

0

History-Social Science 

State-standards aligned textbooks and available to all students (Harcourt (K-5) and History Alive (6-8)

0

Foreign Language 

State-standards aligned textbooks and available to all students (Glencoe Spanish 1)

0

Health 

State-standards aligned textbooks and available to all students (Teen Health)

0

 

 

 

VII. School Finances 

Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2005-06) 

This table displays a comparison of the school’s per pupil expenditures from unrestricted (basic) sources with other schools in the district and throughout the state, and a comparison of the average teacher salary at the school site with average teacher salaries at the district and state levels. Detailed information regarding school expenditures and teacher salaries can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/ec/ and http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. 

Level 

Total Expenditures Per Pupil 

Expenditures Per Pupil (Supplemental) 

Expenditures Per Pupil (Basic) 

Average Teacher Salary 

School Site 

 

 

 

       $49248

District 

N/A 

N/A 

 

$49248 

Percent Difference – School Site and District 

N/A 

N/A 

 

 

State 

N/A 

N/A 

$4943 

$54130 

Percent Difference – School Site and State 

N/A 

N/A 

 

 

 

 

Types of Services Funded 

 

This section provides information about the programs and supplemental services that are available at the school and funded through either categorical or other sources. 

 

Learning Lab services, a categorical program funded through Title 1, EIA, and Special Education funding is available to Community Day School students.  Psychologist, Counseling, and Nursing services are also available to CDS students.

 

 

 

Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2005-06)

This table displays district-level salary information for teachers, principals, and superintendents, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. The table also displays teacher and administrative salaries as a percent of a district's budget, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/

Category

District Amount

State Average For Districts In Same Category

Beginning Teacher Salary

$36676

$36760 

Mid-Range Teacher Salary

$48089 

$52816 

Highest Teacher Salary

$64634 

$64666 

Average Principal Salary (Elementary)

$ 

$83075 

Average Principal Salary (Middle)

$ 

$86138 

Average Principal Salary (High)

$ 

$ 

Superintendent Salary

$99000 

$98053 

Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries

47.0 %

38.5 %

Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries

5.5 %

6.4 %

 

 

VIII. Student Performance 

California Standards Tests 

The California Standards Tests (CSTs) show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. The CSTs include English-language arts and mathematics in grades 2 through 11; science in grades 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11; and history-social science in grades 8, 9, 10, and 11. Student scores are reported as performance levels. Detailed information regarding CST results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested, can be found at the CDE Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov/. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy, or to protect student privacy. 

 

CST Results for All Students - Three-Year Comparison 

 

This table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards). 

 

Subject 

School 

District 

State 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2005 

2006 

2007 

English-Language Arts 

70 

74 

76 

65 

69 

66 

40 

42 

43 

Mathematics 

59 

58 

64 

63 

62 

63 

38 

40 

40 

Science 

82 

64 

78 

34 

58 

66 

27 

35 

38 

History-Social Science 

27 

48 

74 

25 

48 

74 

32 

33 

33 

 

 

 

CST Results by Student Group – Most Recent Year 

This table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period. 

Group 

Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced 

English-Language Arts 

Mathematics 

Science 

History-Social Science 

African American 

* 

* 

* 

* 

American Indian or Alaska Native 

* 

* 

* 

* 

Asian 

* 

* 

* 

* 

Filipino 

* 

* 

* 

* 

Hispanic or Latino 

61 

61 

* 

* 

Pacific Islander 

 

 

 

 

White (not Hispanic) 

77 

66 

81 

76 

Male 

74 

64 

77 

67 

Female 

77 

63 

79 

81 

Economically Disadvantaged 

47 

49 

67 

67 

English Learners 

* 

* 

 

 

Students with Disabilities 

45 

36 

* 

* 

Students Receiving Migrant Education Services 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Norm-Referenced Test 

 

The norm-referenced test (NRT), currently the California Achievement Test, Sixth Edition (CAT/6), shows how well students are doing compared to students nationally in reading, language, spelling, and mathematics in grades 3 and 7 only. The results are reported as the percent of tested students scoring at or above the national average (the 50th percentile). Detailed information regarding NRT results for each grade level can be found at the CDE Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov/. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy, or to protect student privacy. 

 

 

NRT Results for All Students – Three-Year Comparison 

 

This table displays the percent of students scoring at or above the national average (the 50th percentile) in reading and mathematics. 

 

Subject 

School 

District 

State 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2005 

2006 

2007 

Reading 

60 

85 

66 

59 

77 

66 

41 

42 

42 

Mathematics 

50 

87 

63 

58 

80 

62 

52 

53 

53 

 

 

 

NRT Results by Student Group – Most Recent Year 

 

This table displays the percent of students, by group, scoring at or above the national average (the 50th percentile) in reading and mathematics for the most recent testing period.  

 

Group  

Percent of Students Scoring at or 

Reading 

Mathematics 

African American 

* 

* 

American Indian or Alaska Native 

* 

* 

Asian 

* 

* 

Filipino 

 

 

Hispanic or Latino 

* 

* 

Pacific Islander 

 

 

White (not Hispanic) 

69 

69 

Male 

61 

66 

Female 

71 

61 

Economically Disadvantaged 

44 

39 

English Learners 

 

 

Students with Disabilities 

* 

* 

Students Receiving Migrant Education Services 

 

 

 

 

 

 

California Physical Fitness Test Results 

 

The California Physical Fitness Test is administered to students in grades 5, 7, and 9 only. This table displays by grade level the percent of students meeting fitness standards (scoring in the healthy fitness zone on all six fitness standards) for the most recent testing period. Detailed information regarding this test, and comparisons of a school’s test results to the district and state levels, may be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy, or to protect student privacy. 

 

Grade Level 

Percent of Students Meeting Fitness Standards 

5 

46.70 

7 

52.60 

 

 

 

IX. Accountability 

 

Academic Performance Index 

 

The Academic Performance Index (API) is an annual measure of the academic performance and progress of schools in California. API scores range from 200 to 1,000, with a statewide target of 800. Detailed information about the API can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/. 

 

 

API Ranks – Three-Year Comparison 

 

This table displays the school’s statewide and similar schools API ranks. These ranks are published when the Base API is released each March. The statewide API rank ranges from 1 to 10. A statewide rank of 1 means that the school has an API score in the lowest 10 percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of 10 means that the school has an API score in the highest 10 percent of all schools in the state. The similar schools API rank reflects how a school compares to 100 statistically matched “similar schools.” A similar schools rank of 1 means that the school’s academic performance is comparable to the lowest performing 10 schools of the 100 similar schools, while a similar schools rank of 10 means that the school’s academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools. 

 

API Rank 

2004 

2005 

2006 

Statewide 

9  

9  

9  

Similar Schools 

9  

3  

6  

 

 

 

API Changes by Student Group – Three-Year Comparison 

This table displays by student group the actual API changes in points added or lost for the past three years, and the most recent API score. Note: "N/A" means that the student group is not numerically significant. 

Group 

Actual API Change 

API Score 

2004-05 

2005-06 

2006-07 

2007 

All Students at the School 

41  

21  

11  

859  

African American 

 

 

 

 

American Indian or Alaska Native 

 

 

 

 

Asian 

 

 

 

 

Filipino 

 

 

 

 

Hispanic or Latino 

 

 

 

 

Pacific Islander 

 

 

 

 

White (not Hispanic) 

29  

22  

17  

870  

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 

 

 

 

 

English Learners 

N/A 

 

 

 

Students with Disabilities 

N/A 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adequate Yearly Progress 

The federal NCLB act requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) criteria: 

*       Participation rate on the state's standards-based assessments in English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics 

*       Percent proficient on the state's standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics 

*       API as an additional indicator 

*       Graduation rate (for secondary schools) 

Detailed information about AYP, including participation rates and percent proficient results by student group, can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/. 

 

AYP Overall and by Criteria 

 

This table displays an indication of whether the school and the district made AYP overall and whether the school and the district met each of the AYP criteria. 

 

AYP Criteria 

School 

District 

Overall 

Yes  

Yes  

Participation Rate - English-Language Arts 

Yes  

Yes  

Participation Rate - Mathematics 

Yes  

Yes  

Percent Proficient - English-Language Arts 

Yes  

Yes  

Percent Proficient - Mathematics 

Yes  

Yes  

API 

Yes  

Yes  

Graduation Rate 

N/A  

N/A  

 

 

 

Federal Intervention Program 

 

Schools and districts receiving federal Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make AYP for two consecutive years in the same content area (English-language arts or mathematics) or on the same indicator (API or graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and districts advance to the next level of intervention with each additional year that they do not make AYP. Detailed information about PI identification can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/.  

 

Indicator 

School 

District 

Program Improvement Status 

Not in PI  

Not In PI  

First Year of Program Improvement 

 

 

Year in Program Improvement 

 

 

Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement 

N/A 

 

Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement 

N/A