About This School
William Mendenhall Middle School is located in Livermore, CA and is one of 6 middle schools in Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 841 students in grades 6-8.
William Mendenhall 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 William Mendenhall 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.
William Mendenhall Middle School had an API growth score of 878 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. William Mendenhall Middle School's 2011 base score was 873 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, William Mendenhall 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 William Mendenhall Middle School's students and teachers. more
William Mendenhall 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 William Mendenhall 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.
William Mendenhall Middle School had an API growth score of 878 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. William Mendenhall Middle School's 2011 base score was 873 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, William Mendenhall 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 William Mendenhall Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Livermore Valley Joint Unified District Spending
$8,409Per Pupil
The Livermore Valley Joint Unified spends $8,409 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 63% on instruction, 35% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Livermore Valley Joint Unified 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Livermore Valley Charter School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Del Valle Continuation High School 1.8 miles |  |
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| St Michael S School 2.1 miles | n/a | |
| Junction Avenue Middle School 2.1 miles |  |
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| Our Savior Lutheran School 2.4 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-8
- Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
William Mendenhall Middle School1701 EL Padro Dr
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4731
www.livermoreschools...
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Test Scores
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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61%
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54%
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42%
Math
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57%
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47%
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42%
Language
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66%
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45%
Mathematics
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72%
district
57%
state
51%
Reading
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67%
district
57%
state
47%
Spelling
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69%
district
64%
state
59%
Algebra I
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100%
district
65%
state
77%
English Language Arts
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70%
district
55%
state
46%
Math
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54%
district
39%
state
39%
Algebra I
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70%
district
50%
state
38%
English Language Arts
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62%
district
55%
state
41%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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45%
district
28%
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23%
Geometry
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91%
district
80%
state
83%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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54%
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47%
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35%
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English Language Arts
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70%
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59%
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47%
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Math
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59%
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49%
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44%
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Language
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67%
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57%
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47%
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Mathematics
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67%
district
60%
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52%
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Reading
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68%
district
60%
state
49%
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Spelling
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78%
district
70%
state
60%
no change
Algebra I
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100%
district
59%
state
80%
change 1%
English Language Arts
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69%
district
63%
state
49%
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Math
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55%
district
47%
state
41%
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Algebra I
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42%
district
28%
state
42%
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English Language Arts
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65%
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54%
state
45%
change 47%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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24%
district
22%
state
31%
change 2%
Geometry
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89%
district
59%
state
84%
change 7%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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58%
district
44%
state
36%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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79%
district
61%
state
52%
change 6%
English Language Arts
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74%
district
66%
state
52%
no change
Math
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59%
district
52%
state
49%
no change
Algebra I
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100%
district
82%
state
81%
change 16%
English Language Arts
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80%
district
72%
state
54%
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Math
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66%
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52%
state
43%
change 17%
Algebra I
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49%
district
42%
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44%
change 3%
English Language Arts
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67%
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60%
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48%
General Mathematics
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17%
district
31%
state
30%
change 13%
Geometry
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101%
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68%
state
87%
change 3%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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81%
district
70%
state
56%
Social Science Grade 8
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62%
district
52%
state
42%
Algebra I
school
56%
district
31%
state
28%
General Mathematics
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17%
district
30%
state
26%
Geometry
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101%
district
38%
state
26%
change 4%
English Language Arts
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77%
district
69%
state
56%
change 19%
Math
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70%
district
58%
state
52%
change 3%
Algebra I
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97%
district
78%
state
85%
change 5%
English Language Arts
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76%
district
67%
state
55%
change 5%
Math
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69%
district
45%
state
49%
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Algebra I
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65%
district
49%
state
46%
change 18%
English Language Arts
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79%
district
65%
state
54%
change 29%
General Mathematics
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12%
district
29%
state
31%
change 1%
Geometry
school
100%
district
71%
state
86%
change 9%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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88%
district
75%
state
59%
change 18%
Social Science Grade 8
school
73%
district
56%
state
47%
change 25%
Algebra I
school
70%
district
42%
state
31%
change 29%
General Mathematics
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12%
district
27%
state
27%
change 1%
Geometry
school
100%
district
39%
state
27%
change 3%
English Language Arts
school
79%
district
66%
state
55%
change 6%
Math
school
74%
district
58%
state
53%
change 7%
Algebra I
school
90%
district
87%
state
83%
change 7%
English Language Arts
school
81%
district
72%
state
57%
change 9%
Math
school
63%
district
55%
state
50%
change 35%
Algebra I
school
42%
district
44%
state
47%
change 8%
English Language Arts
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73%
district
68%
state
57%
change 92%
General Mathematics
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23%
district
24%
state
32%
change 6%
Geometry
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94%
district
89%
state
88%
change 1%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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87%
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78%
state
63%
change 8%
Social Science Grade 8
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67%
district
58%
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50%
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TestRating
7 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: 841
47%
49%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, William Mendenhall Middle School had 11% 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
70%
Hispanic
16%
Asian/Pacific Islander
8%
Two or More Races
4%
Black
2%
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26:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, William Mendenhall Middle School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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William Mendenhall Middle School
4
I think that MMS is an excellent school compared to other public and private schools in California. It offers great ways to branch out and be part of different committees for middle school students. I give it 4 out of 5 stars.
Submitted by a Current Student on Jul 25, 2010
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