About This School
Tenaya Middle School is located in Merced, CA and is one of 5 middle schools in Merced City Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 890 students in grades 6-8.
Tenaya 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 Tenaya 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.
Tenaya Middle School had an API growth score of 713 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Tenaya Middle School's 2011 base score was 712, however the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Tenaya Middle School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Tenaya Middle School's students and teachers. more
Tenaya 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 Tenaya 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.
Tenaya Middle School had an API growth score of 713 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Tenaya Middle School's 2011 base score was 712, however the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Tenaya Middle School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Tenaya Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Merced City Elementary District Spending
$8,953Per Pupil
The Merced City Elementary spends $8,953 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 31% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Merced City 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Merced County Juvenile Hall/Community School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Merced County Special Education School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Merced Scholars Charter School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Valley Community School 0.9 miles |  |
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| Merced City School District Community Day 0.9 miles |  |
Data Sources: CA Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-8
- Merced City Elementary School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Tenaya Middle School760 West Eighth St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6687
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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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Math
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Language
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45%
Mathematics
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41%
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51%
Reading
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37%
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42%
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Spelling
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49%
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English Language Arts
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37%
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43%
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Math
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37%
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Algebra I
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17%
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38%
English Language Arts
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34%
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41%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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Math
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Language
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Mathematics
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Reading
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Spelling
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Math
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Algebra I
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English Language Arts
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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Math
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English Language Arts
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Math
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Algebra I
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20%
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English Language Arts
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33%
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43%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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51%
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Social Science Grade 8
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21%
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28%
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42%
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41%
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Math
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English Language Arts
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Math
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44%
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Algebra I
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24%
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24%
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English Language Arts
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38%
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45%
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54%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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54%
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49%
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Social Science Grade 8
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21%
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33%
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47%
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English Language Arts
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36%
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46%
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55%
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Math
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34%
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41%
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40%
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51%
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Math
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46%
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Algebra I
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18%
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28%
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English Language Arts
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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Social Science Grade 8
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TestRating
3 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: 890
47%
52%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Tenaya Middle School had 88% 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)
Hispanic
68%
Asian/Pacific Islander
16%
Black
9%
White
8%
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25:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Tenaya Middle School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Tenaya Middle School
5
Tenaya has a great staff that shows concern for their students. The office staff are even friendly people. This is my son's first year as a 6th grader and am very happy he is a Tenaya student. The hard work from the staff really shows. Thank you Tenaya teachers!
Submitted by a Parent on Jan 16, 2011
Tenaya Middle School
It is the greatest middle school ever. I went to Tenaya and I loved it! The teachers are the best teachers anyone can have.
Submitted by a Current Student on Feb 21, 2010
Tenaya Middle School
"This school has absolutely changed my son's life! He is a brilliant kid who has a learning disability, and the staff absolutely understands his situation and teaches the way he learns! They are so insightful, understanding and capable, I feel lucky that we are part of that community."
Submitted by a Parent on Mar 25, 2009
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