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Alameda City Unified School District

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2200 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
Alameda County
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PH: (510) 337-7060
FAX: (510) 522-6926

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  • Grades K-12
  • 10,230 students
  • 19 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 2

English Language Arts
 66% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 55% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 38% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 74% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 55% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science
 63% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 70% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 60% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2008.

Math
 56% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 62% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 38% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Algebra I
 72% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 8% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 22% (2006)
 22% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 31% in 2008.

Science
 60% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 60% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 42% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 45% in 2008.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 45% (2008)
 43% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 36% in 2008.

Algebra I
 24% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 42% in 2008.

Geometry
 73% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 84% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Algebra II
 65% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 66% in 2008.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 21% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 8% (2006)
 13% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 62% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 64% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Earth Science
 24% (2008)
 12% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 31% in 2008.

World History
Data not available for this district (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for World History was 36% in 2008.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
Data not available for this district (2008)
 2% (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 12% in 2008.

Algebra I
 18% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 27% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008.

Geometry
 33% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II
 35% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 36% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 70% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 68% in 2008.

Science
 48% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 25% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 51% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008.

Chemistry
 43% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 41% in 2008.

Earth Science
Data not available for this district (2008)
 20% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2008.

World History
 46% (2008)
 42% (2007)
The state average for World History was 33% in 2008.

Algebra I
 5% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 10% (2006)
 8% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008.

Geometry
 8% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 21% (2006)
 22% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 12% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Algebra II
 18% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 24% (2006)
 29% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 11% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 55% (2008)
 62% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 43% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 49% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 39% in 2008.

U.S. History
 49% (2008)
 48% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 38% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 47% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2008.

Physics
 68% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 47% in 2008.

Chemistry
 27% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 25% in 2008.

Earth Science
 43% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 28% in 2008.

World History
 22% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for World History was 9% in 2008.

Algebra I
 3% (2008)
 5% (2007)
 6% (2006)
 3% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2008.

Geometry
 5% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 9% (2006)
 5% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 6% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 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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 CAHSEE Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 86% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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.

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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 ArtsThis District
All Students86%
Females88%
Males84%
African American70%
Asian88%
Filipino85%
Hispanic or Latino77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)96%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Economic Status Unknown83%
Students with disability43%
English learner63%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Females86%
Males87%
African American67%
Asian96%
Filipino85%
Hispanic or Latino66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islander83%
White (not Hispanic)93%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Economic Status Unknown76%
Students with disability41%
English learner78%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Full credential96%95%
Emergency credential or waiver2%4%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1013
Average years teaching in district810
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Class size2525
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Asian32%8%
White31%29%
African American13%7%
Hispanic or Latino12%49%
Filipino9%3%
Multiple or No Response2%3%
Pacific Islander2%<1%
American Indian or Alaska Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program32%51%
English language learners23%25%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,763$10,805
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional67%61%
Student and staff support8%7%
Administration12%15%
Other expenditures13%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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