About This School
Parsons Junior High School is located in Redding, CA and is one of 3 middle schools in Enterprise Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 630 students in grades 6-8.
Parsons Junior High 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 Parsons Junior High 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.
Parsons Junior High School had an API growth score of 803 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Parsons Junior High School's 2011 base score was 774 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Parsons Junior High School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Parsons Junior High School's students and teachers. more
Parsons Junior High 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 Parsons Junior High 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.
Parsons Junior High School had an API growth score of 803 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Parsons Junior High School's 2011 base score was 774 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Parsons Junior High School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Parsons Junior High School's students and teachers. more
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Enterprise Elementary District Spending
$9,081Per Pupil
The Enterprise Elementary spends $9,081 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 63% on instruction, 32% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Enterprise 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June Street Community Day School 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Enterprise Plus School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Academy of Personalized Learning 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Redding Adventist Academy 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Grace Baptist School 0.8 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-8
- Enterprise Elementary School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Parsons Junior High School750 Hartnell Ave
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4190
www.enterprise.k12.c...
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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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Math
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45%
Mathematics
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57%
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51%
Reading
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English Language Arts
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Math
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Algebra I
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36%
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English Language Arts
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47%
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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Language
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Mathematics
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60%
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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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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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English Language Arts
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Math
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Algebra I
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General Mathematics
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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47%
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Social Science Grade 8
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37%
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Algebra I
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67%
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General Mathematics
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English Language Arts
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Math
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Algebra I
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55%
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56%
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General Mathematics
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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59%
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Social Science Grade 8
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Algebra I
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55%
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57%
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General Mathematics
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59%
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63%
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Algebra I
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72%
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English Language Arts
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67%
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General Mathematics
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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
6 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: 630
46%
52%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Parsons Junior High School had 72% 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
59%
Hispanic
17%
Asian/Pacific Islander
10%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
7%
Black
5%
Two or More Races
2%
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18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Parsons Junior High School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Parsons Junior High School
i think this scool so fare seems very interested in making sure the students parents are aware of the their childs grades which is great since the future depends their schooling and aho they will become.
Submitted by a Current Student on Dec 3, 2010
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