About This School
la Paz Intermediate School is located in Mission Viejo, CA and is one of 5 middle schools in Saddleback Valley Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 1079 students in grades 7-8.
la Paz Intermediate School made 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 la Paz Intermediate 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.
la Paz Intermediate School had an API growth score of 908 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. la Paz Intermediate School's 2011 base score was 891 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, la Paz Intermediate School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about la Paz Intermediate School's students and teachers. more
la Paz Intermediate School made 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 la Paz Intermediate 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.
la Paz Intermediate School had an API growth score of 908 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. la Paz Intermediate School's 2011 base score was 891 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, la Paz Intermediate School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about la Paz Intermediate School's students and teachers. more
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Saddleback Valley Unified District Spending
$8,023Per Pupil
The Saddleback Valley Unified spends $8,023 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 69% on instruction, 28% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Saddleback Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Esperanza School 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| Sonrisa School 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Carden Academy of Basic Education 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| St Augustine Classical Academy 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Newhart Middle School 1 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 7-8
- Saddleback Valley Unified School District
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
la Paz Intermediate School25151 Pradera Dr
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-1720
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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.
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Mathematics
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Reading
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Spelling
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77%
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Algebra I
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97%
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99%
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English Language Arts
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74%
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69%
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Math
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70%
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60%
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39%
Algebra I
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68%
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80%
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English Language Arts
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68%
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66%
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41%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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43%
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45%
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Geometry
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89%
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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68%
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Language
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74%
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47%
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Mathematics
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Reading
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77%
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71%
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49%
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Spelling
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78%
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73%
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60%
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Algebra I
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100%
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97%
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80%
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English Language Arts
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79%
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71%
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49%
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Math
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77%
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64%
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Algebra I
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78%
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English Language Arts
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69%
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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Geometry
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97%
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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66%
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61%
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36%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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77%
district
77%
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52%
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Algebra I
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100%
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99%
state
81%
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English Language Arts
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74%
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72%
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54%
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Math
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72%
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60%
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43%
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Algebra I
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84%
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88%
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44%
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English Language Arts
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74%
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70%
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48%
General Mathematics
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57%
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57%
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Geometry
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98%
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99%
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87%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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79%
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77%
state
56%
Social Science Grade 8
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76%
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68%
state
42%
Algebra I
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86%
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46%
state
28%
General Mathematics
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57%
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49%
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26%
Geometry
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98%
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49%
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26%
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Algebra I
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98%
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99%
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85%
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English Language Arts
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84%
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77%
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55%
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Math
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83%
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69%
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49%
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Algebra I
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44%
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43%
state
46%
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English Language Arts
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74%
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75%
state
54%
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Geometry
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92%
district
97%
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86%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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78%
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80%
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59%
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Social Science Grade 8
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74%
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72%
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47%
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Algebra I
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49%
district
36%
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31%
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Geometry
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92%
district
51%
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27%
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Algebra I
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100%
district
100%
state
83%
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English Language Arts
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84%
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78%
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57%
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Math
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83%
district
72%
state
50%
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Algebra I
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92%
district
93%
state
47%
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English Language Arts
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83%
district
80%
state
57%
General Mathematics
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63%
district
59%
state
32%
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Geometry
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100%
district
100%
state
88%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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84%
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84%
state
63%
change 12%
Social Science Grade 8
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83%
district
77%
state
50%
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TestRating
10 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: 1079
49%
50%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, la Paz Intermediate School had 16% 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
66%
Hispanic
20%
Asian/Pacific Islander
11%
Black
2%
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25:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, la Paz Intermediate School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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