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Los Angeles Unified School District

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333 South Beaudry Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Los Angeles County
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PH: (213) 241-1000

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  • Grades K-12 & ungraded
  • 714,385 students
  • 835 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 2

English Language Arts
 44% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 33% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 56% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 48% (2005)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 29% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 27% (2006)
 22% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 38% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 45% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 34% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 55% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 43% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science
 40% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 37% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 31% (2006)
 30% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 48% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 38% (2005)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 33% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 26% (2006)
 22% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2008.

Math
 31% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 27% (2006)
 26% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 34% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 29% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 28% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 25% (2006)
 23% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Algebra I
 66% (2008)
 61% (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)
 16% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 15% (2006)
 16% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 31% in 2008.

Science
 40% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 31% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 27% (2006)
 23% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 45% in 2008.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 25% (2008)
 21% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 36% in 2008.

Algebra I
 26% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 19% (2006)
 11% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 42% in 2008.

Geometry
 76% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 84% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Algebra II
 36% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 33% (2006)
 43% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 66% in 2008.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 11% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 4% (2006)
 6% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 25% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 31% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 24% (2006)
 25% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Earth Science
 13% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 31% in 2008.

World History
 15% (2008)
 11% (2007)
The state average for World History was 36% in 2008.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
 7% (2008)
 5% (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 12% in 2008.

Algebra I
 9% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 8% (2006)
 6% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 18% in 2008.

Geometry
 19% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 16% (2006)
 18% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 43% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Algebra II
 17% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 15% (2006)
 19% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 36% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 44% (2008)
 42% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 68% in 2008.

Science
 25% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 23% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 35% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 29% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 24% (2006)
 23% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2008.

Chemistry
 13% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 41% in 2008.

Earth Science
 13% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 23% in 2008.

World History
 19% (2008)
 16% (2007)
The state average for World History was 33% in 2008.

Algebra I
 5% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 4% (2006)
 3% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 9% in 2008.

Geometry
 5% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 4% (2006)
 5% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 12% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Algebra II
 5% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 3% (2006)
 4% (2005)
The state average for Algebra II was 11% in 2008.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 25% (2008)
 27% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 43% in 2008.

Biology/Life Sciences
 26% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 39% in 2008.

U.S. History
 25% (2008)
 25% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 38% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 27% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 26% (2006)
 26% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2008.

Physics
 19% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 47% in 2008.

Chemistry
 11% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 25% in 2008.

Earth Science
 29% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 28% in 2008.

World History
 7% (2008)
 9% (2007)
The state average for World History was 9% in 2008.

Algebra I
 5% (2008)
 5% (2007)
 4% (2006)
 3% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2008.

Geometry
 2% (2008)
 1% (2007)
 2% (2006)
 2% (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
 66% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 66% (2005)
 62% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 59% (2005)
 58% (2004)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 ArtsThis District
All Students66%
Females71%
Males62%
African American63%
Asian84%
Filipino86%
Hispanic or Latino62%
American Indian or Alaska Native73%
Pacific Islander68%
White (not Hispanic)88%
Declined to state51%
Race/Ethnicity Unknown67%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Economic Status Unknown70%
Students with disability23%
English learner27%
Language Fluency Unknown64%
Migrant education60%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Females60%
Males62%
African American49%
Asian91%
Filipino84%
Hispanic or Latino57%
American Indian or Alaska Native66%
Pacific Islander63%
White (not Hispanic)85%
Declined to state44%
Race/Ethnicity Unknown42%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Economic Status Unknown61%
Students with disability18%
English learner32%
Language Fluency Unknown36%
Migrant education62%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 credential91%95%
Emergency credential or waiver11%4%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: 1CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching11113
Average years teaching in district11110
First-year teachers27%6%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1920
Grade 11919
Grade 21919
Grade 31920
Grade 42623
Grade 52729
Grade 63029
Grade 73029
Grade 82829
Grade 92727
Grade 103030
Grade 112828
Grade 122725
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic or Latino73%49%
African American11%7%
White9%29%
Asian4%8%
Filipino2%3%
Multiple or No Response<1%3%
Pacific Islander<1%<1%
American Indian or Alaska Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
English language learners38%25%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,626$10,805
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%61%
Student and staff support13%7%
Administration10%15%
Other expenditures16%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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