About This School
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School is located in Brentwood, CA and is one of 3 middle schools in Brentwood Union Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 1085 students in grades 6-8.
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School had an API growth score of 871 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School's 2011 base score was 854 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School's students and teachers. more
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School had an API growth score of 871 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School's 2011 base score was 854 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Brentwood Union Elementary District Spending
$7,571Per Pupil
The Brentwood Union Elementary spends $7,571 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 69% on instruction, 28% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Brentwood Union Elementary District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Old River Elementary School 2 miles | n/a | |
| Heritage Baptist Academy 2.1 miles | n/a | |
| William B. Bristow Middle School 2.5 miles |  |
|
| Gateway Christian School 3.1 miles | n/a | |
| Tobinworld II School 3.3 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-8
- Brentwood Union Elementary School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School401 American Ave
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6480
www.brentwood.k12.ca.us
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
English Language Arts
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58%
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42%
Math
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64%
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52%
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42%
Language
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60%
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54%
state
45%
Mathematics
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65%
district
57%
state
51%
Reading
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66%
district
56%
state
47%
Spelling
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61%
district
57%
state
59%
Algebra I
school
85%
district
87%
state
77%
English Language Arts
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60%
district
55%
state
46%
Math
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52%
district
42%
state
39%
Algebra I
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47%
district
52%
state
38%
English Language Arts
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44%
district
47%
state
41%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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5%
district
24%
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23%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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54%
district
47%
state
35%
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English Language Arts
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65%
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60%
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47%
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Math
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63%
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54%
state
44%
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Language
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63%
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55%
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47%
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Mathematics
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64%
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56%
state
52%
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Reading
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67%
district
57%
state
49%
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Spelling
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68%
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60%
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60%
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Algebra I
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88%
district
82%
state
80%
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English Language Arts
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61%
district
55%
state
49%
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Math
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57%
district
48%
state
41%
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Algebra I
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37%
district
34%
state
42%
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English Language Arts
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49%
district
49%
state
45%
Geometry
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84%
district
83%
state
84%
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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56%
district
48%
state
36%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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73%
district
67%
state
52%
change 3%
English Language Arts
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67%
district
65%
state
52%
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Math
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67%
district
59%
state
49%
change 14%
Algebra I
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100%
district
81%
state
81%
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English Language Arts
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67%
district
62%
state
54%
change 12%
Math
school
50%
district
42%
state
43%
change 5%
Algebra I
school
39%
district
36%
state
44%
change 14%
English Language Arts
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56%
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54%
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48%
General Mathematics
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7%
district
19%
state
30%
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Geometry
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96%
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86%
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87%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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69%
district
67%
state
56%
Social Science Grade 8
school
68%
district
61%
state
42%
Algebra I
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43%
district
41%
state
28%
General Mathematics
school
7%
district
19%
state
26%
Geometry
school
96%
district
86%
state
26%
change 3%
English Language Arts
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69%
district
71%
state
56%
change 9%
Math
school
73%
district
65%
state
52%
no change
Algebra I
school
100%
district
95%
state
85%
no change
English Language Arts
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67%
district
68%
state
55%
change 50%
Math
school
75%
district
63%
state
49%
change 31%
Algebra I
school
51%
district
52%
state
46%
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English Language Arts
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67%
district
64%
state
54%
change 200%
General Mathematics
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21%
district
20%
state
31%
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Geometry
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94%
district
88%
state
86%
change 17%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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81%
district
77%
state
59%
change 6%
Social Science Grade 8
school
72%
district
68%
state
47%
change 28%
Algebra I
school
55%
district
58%
state
31%
change 200%
General Mathematics
school
21%
district
20%
state
27%
change 2%
Geometry
school
94%
district
88%
state
27%
change 7%
English Language Arts
school
74%
district
71%
state
55%
change 1%
Math
school
72%
district
68%
state
53%
change 3%
Algebra I
school
97%
district
93%
state
83%
change 13%
English Language Arts
school
76%
district
72%
state
57%
change 5%
Math
school
71%
district
66%
state
50%
change 43%
Algebra I
school
73%
district
74%
state
47%
no change
English Language Arts
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67%
district
69%
state
57%
change 119%
General Mathematics
school
46%
district
41%
state
32%
change 6%
Geometry
school
100%
district
95%
state
88%
change 4%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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84%
district
84%
state
63%
change 3%
Social Science Grade 8
school
70%
district
71%
state
50%
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TestRating
8 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 1085
49%
47%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School had 20% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
51%
Hispanic
19%
Asian/Pacific Islander
14%
Black
12%
Two or More Races
2%
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26:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School
The staff is very personable and always ready to lend a helping hand. The teachers get back to you when you call with concerns regarding my child. The school is open and very clean.
Submitted by a Parent on Nov 22, 2010
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School
The staff is very personable and always ready to lend a helping hand. The teachers get back to you when you call with concerns regarding your child. My 7th grader feels safe in her school. I enjoy volunteering time to the school because the allow you to be a part of their friendly family at Adams middle school.
Submitted by a Parent on May 17, 2010
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