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Cora Hargitt Middle School Academy

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Cora Hargitt Middle School Academy is located in Norwalk, CA and is one of 7 middle schools in Norwalk-la Mirada Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 720 students in grades 6-8.

Cora Hargitt Middle School Academy did not make AYP in 2008. 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 Cora Hargitt Middle School Academy'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.

Cora Hargitt Middle School Academy had an API growth score of 681 in 2008. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Cora Hargitt Middle School Academy's 2008 base score was 668 and the school did meet its 2008 school-wide growth target.

In 2008, Cora Hargitt Middle School Academy had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Cora Hargitt Middle School Academy's students and teachers. more

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Norwalk-la Mirada Unified District Spending

$8,892Per Pupil

The Norwalk-la Mirada Unified spends $8,892 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 36% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Norwalk-la Mirada Unified District

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St Linus Catholic Elementary School 0.3 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Jack B. Clarke High School 0.4 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Nettie L. Waite Middle School 1.1 miles		1 2 3 4 5
St Paul of the Cross School 1.5 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
St John of God School 1.6 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5

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School Facts

Public School
Grades 6-8
Norwalk-la Mirada Unified School District

Did not make AYP
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Cora Hargitt Middle School Academy
12940 East Foster Rd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 864-2593

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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?

38%

CST Results (2007)

school

17%

district

27%

state

36%

CST Results (2008)

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

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25%

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43%

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52%

CST Results (2008)

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Students

Enrollment (2008)

Total: 720

48% 52%

Student Economic Level (2008)

In 2008, Cora Hargitt Middle School Academy had 65% 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 (2008)

Hispanic

85%

Asian/Pacific Islander

White

Black

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26:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2008, Cora Hargitt Middle School Academy had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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i went to hargitt it was a great school no matter that the test say. but i closed down so this report is not good any more.

Submitted by a Current Student on Nov 21, 2009

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About Norwalk, CA

Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)

	Norwalk	National
Median Household Income	$46,047	$44,512
Population Median Age	31	36
% of Homes With Kids	47%	31.4%
Average Household Size	3.79 persons	2.6
% Owning / % Renting	66% / 34%	66%/33%

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About the CST

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About the CAT6

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

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Algebra I

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English Language Arts

Math

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Mathematics

Reading

Spelling

English Language Arts

Math

Algebra I

English Language Arts

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

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

How challenging is this school?

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Enrollment (2008)

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Student Ethnicity (2008)

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26:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

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