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Public School | Grades 7-9 | Hayward Unified

Bret Harte Middle School is located in Hayward, CA and is one of 36 schools in Hayward Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 650 students in grades 7-9.

Bret Harte Middle School did not make AYP in 2012. 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 Bret Harte 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.

Bret Harte Middle School had an API growth score of 747 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Bret Harte Middle School's 2012 base score was 748 and the school did not meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.

In 2010, Bret Harte Middle School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bret Harte Middle School's students and teachers. more

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1047 East St, Hayward, CA 94540

(510) 723-3100

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bret harte is awesome!its such a good enviroment for all kids.the teachers buckle down to make sure that the children get the education that they need. thats what makes it a great school

Submitted by a Current Student on Jul 7, 2010

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 650

55% 45%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Bret Harte Middle School had 65% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% 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 (2011)

Hispanic

45%

Black

28%

White

14%

Asian/Pacific Islander

12%

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Hayward Unified District Spending

$9,701Per Pupil

The Hayward Unified spends $9,701 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 32% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Hayward Unified District

24:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Bret Harte Middle School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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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?

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59%

district

54%

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60%

CAT/6 Results (2008)

Algebra I

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61%

district

63%

state

80%

CST Results (2008)

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English Language Arts

school

49%

district

39%

state

49%

CST Results (2008)

change 11%

Math

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25%

district

31%

state

41%

CST Results (2008)

change 86%

Algebra I

school

26%

district

24%

state

42%

CST Results (2008)

change 35%

English Language Arts

school

42%

district

35%

state

45%

CST Results (2008)

change 23%

school

40%

district

35%

state

48%

CST Results (2009)

Geometry

school

32%

district

60%

state

87%

CST Results (2009)

change 14%

Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science

school

38%

district

40%

state

56%

CST Results (2009)

Social Science Grade 8

school

34%

district

27%

state

42%

CST Results (2009)

school

78%

district

17%

state

32%

CST Results (2012)

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TestRating
4 out of 10

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