About This School
Lewis H. Britton Middle School is located in Morgan Hill, CA and is one of 5 middle schools in Morgan Hill Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 713 students in grades 7-8.
Lewis H. Britton 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 Lewis H. Britton 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.
Lewis H. Britton Middle School had an API growth score of 761 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Lewis H. Britton Middle School's 2011 base score was 777 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Lewis H. Britton 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 Lewis H. Britton Middle School's students and teachers. more
Lewis H. Britton 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 Lewis H. Britton 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.
Lewis H. Britton Middle School had an API growth score of 761 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Lewis H. Britton Middle School's 2011 base score was 777 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Lewis H. Britton 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 Lewis H. Britton Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Morgan Hill Unified District Spending
$7,594Per Pupil
The Morgan Hill Unified spends $7,594 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 37% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Morgan Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Christian School 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Spring Academy 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Central High (Continuation) School 0.3 miles |  |
|
| St Catherine Catholic School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Barrett Elementary School 1.6 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 7-8
- Morgan Hill Unified School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Lewis H. Britton Middle School80 West Central Ave
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 201-6160
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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.
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45%
Mathematics
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60%
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59%
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51%
Reading
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56%
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58%
state
47%
Spelling
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65%
district
62%
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59%
Algebra I
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82%
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82%
state
77%
English Language Arts
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55%
district
53%
state
46%
Math
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45%
district
42%
state
39%
Algebra I
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60%
district
59%
state
38%
English Language Arts
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47%
district
44%
state
41%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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35%
district
28%
state
23%
Geometry
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75%
district
78%
state
83%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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38%
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39%
state
35%
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Language
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54%
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54%
state
47%
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Mathematics
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58%
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52%
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52%
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Reading
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60%
district
57%
state
49%
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Spelling
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69%
district
63%
state
60%
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Algebra I
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59%
district
59%
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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39%
district
33%
state
41%
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Algebra I
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27%
district
31%
state
42%
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English Language Arts
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53%
district
55%
state
45%
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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21%
district
26%
state
31%
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Geometry
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68%
district
50%
state
84%
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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42%
district
45%
state
36%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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51%
district
56%
state
52%
change 24%
Algebra I
school
73%
district
62%
state
81%
change 7%
English Language Arts
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57%
district
57%
state
54%
no change
Math
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39%
district
37%
state
43%
change 4%
Algebra I
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26%
district
20%
state
44%
change 2%
English Language Arts
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54%
district
52%
state
48%
General Mathematics
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19%
district
12%
state
30%
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Geometry
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46%
district
42%
state
87%
no change
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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51%
district
54%
state
56%
Social Science Grade 8
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42%
district
43%
state
42%
Algebra I
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34%
district
18%
state
28%
General Mathematics
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19%
district
10%
state
26%
Geometry
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46%
district
16%
state
26%
change 3%
Algebra I
school
75%
district
74%
state
85%
change 4%
English Language Arts
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59%
district
58%
state
55%
change 28%
Math
school
50%
district
45%
state
49%
change 15%
Algebra I
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30%
district
28%
state
46%
change 2%
English Language Arts
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55%
district
59%
state
54%
change 74%
General Mathematics
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5%
district
11%
state
31%
change 41%
Geometry
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65%
district
73%
state
86%
change 6%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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54%
district
60%
state
59%
change 5%
Social Science Grade 8
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40%
district
45%
state
47%
change 9%
Algebra I
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37%
district
23%
state
31%
change 74%
General Mathematics
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5%
district
10%
state
27%
change 41%
Geometry
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65%
district
22%
state
27%
change 1%
Algebra I
school
76%
district
82%
state
83%
change 3%
English Language Arts
school
57%
district
60%
state
57%
change 16%
Math
school
42%
district
42%
state
50%
change 13%
Algebra I
school
26%
district
26%
state
47%
change 2%
English Language Arts
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54%
district
55%
state
57%
change 100%
General Mathematics
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0%
district
6%
state
32%
change 22%
Geometry
school
79%
district
79%
state
88%
change 20%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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65%
district
63%
state
63%
no change
Social Science Grade 8
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40%
district
43%
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50%
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TestRating
4 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: 713
50%
46%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Lewis H. Britton Middle School had 40% 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
54%
White
38%
Two or More Races
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Black
2%
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26:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Lewis H. Britton Middle School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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I think this school sounds like a great school. it sounds like there are outstanding students and there isn't to much danger.
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