Bernal Intermediate School
Bernal Intermediate School
About This School
Public School | Grades 7-8 | Oak Grove Elementary
Bernal Intermediate School is located in San Jose, CA and is one of 5 middle schools in Oak Grove Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 881 students in grades 7-8.
Bernal Intermediate School made AYP in 2012. 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 Bernal 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.
Bernal Intermediate School had an API growth score of 851 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Bernal Intermediate School's 2012 base score was 814 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Bernal Intermediate School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bernal Intermediate School's students and teachers. more
Bernal Intermediate School made AYP in 2012. 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 Bernal 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.
Bernal Intermediate School had an API growth score of 851 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Bernal Intermediate School's 2012 base score was 814 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Bernal Intermediate School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bernal Intermediate School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Murphy Middle School 1.3 miles |  |
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| St Stephens Episcopal School 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| Starlight High School 1.8 miles | n/a | |
| Oak Grove High School 2.3 miles | |
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| Apostles Lutheran School 2.8 miles | n/a |
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Bernal Intermediate School
I agree with the other parent: too much gang activity and violence. Had a grandchild assaulted and pulled from this school. Feedback from child was this is a regular problem. There only appears to be superficial attempts to manage or correct the problems. Too bad - both my children went to this school and it was excellent then with outstanding math, science, and literature teachers.
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its a good school most of the teachers are cool and i improved far more than i have ever inproved in any other school my averige grade was c,d, or f now its a or b my skills in math and lanauge atrs went way over the top of my regular skills and my confidents has inproved alot now im even looking into college overall id recomend this school for parentns who want there kids to inprove on accademics
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Kim Sheridan Mckenna: I was a student at Bernal 30 years ago and Randy Tyler was just beginning his career as Music Teacher. I didn't fit in at school and the one thing I looked forward to was music class. I played the flute and although I wasn't very good, I always felt like Mr. Tyler really wanted us there and was so passionate about music and about making sure we felt valued, that he inspired me to keep playing and to just have a hopeful outlook on life. I went back to visit family a year ago and went jogging in the area. I stopped in at Bernal, all sweaty and many years older, wondering if he was still there. The office paiged him and
to my SURPRISE, Mr Tyler walked out straight towards me and as I began telling him how many years ago I went to Bernal, he remembered my name. WOW, It warmed my heart and I couldn't stop smiling the whole day. LOVE this music teacher, he is my "Mr. Hollands Opus"! Oh, and by the way, I STILL have my flute and 3 of my 5 kids have enjoyed playing it.
to my SURPRISE, Mr Tyler walked out straight towards me and as I began telling him how many years ago I went to Bernal, he remembered my name. WOW, It warmed my heart and I couldn't stop smiling the whole day. LOVE this music teacher, he is my "Mr. Hollands Opus"! Oh, and by the way, I STILL have my flute and 3 of my 5 kids have enjoyed playing it.
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Too much violence and gang related activity going on at this school. Some teachers try to be the child's friend more than a teacher, I disagree with these methods. Cell phone use and ipod use by the teachers in the classroom is not a good example to the students. The teachers have their work cut out for them, trying to control their class while trying to teach the students that actually want to learn. It sounds like there are a lot of kids attending Bernal that could care less about the work and choose to disrupt instead of trying to better themselves. Maybe there needs to be a more strict policy about not doing homework and talking in the classroom. It sounds like the music program offered is wonderful but...is it enough?
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Marty Reinders: Bernal Intermediate School offers one of the best opportunities for your child to get a great start as a academic musician. Mr. Randy Tyler is the best music teacher in the Bay Area in my opinion.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 881
51%
49%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Bernal Intermediate School had 34% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% 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 (2011)
Hispanic
39%
White
26%
Asian/Pacific Islander
24%
Black
8%
Two or More Races
2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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Oak Grove Elementary District Spending
$8,437Per Pupil
The Oak Grove Elementary spends $8,437 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Oak Grove Elementary District
21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Bernal Intermediate School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Oak Grove Elementary School DistrictTest 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.
Language
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59%
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45%
Mathematics
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68%
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60%
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51%
Reading
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56%
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50%
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47%
Spelling
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65%
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61%
state
59%
Algebra I
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100%
district
89%
state
77%
English Language Arts
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55%
district
51%
state
46%
Math
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42%
district
40%
state
39%
Algebra I
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86%
district
59%
state
38%
English Language Arts
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52%
district
46%
state
41%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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38%
district
19%
state
23%
Geometry
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96%
district
98%
state
83%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
school
46%
district
42%
state
35%
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Language
school
53%
district
49%
state
47%
change 1%
Mathematics
school
67%
district
59%
state
52%
change 2%
Reading
school
57%
district
51%
state
49%
change 6%
Spelling
school
69%
district
64%
state
60%
no change
Algebra I
school
100%
district
99%
state
80%
change 7%
English Language Arts
school
59%
district
50%
state
49%
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Math
school
44%
district
41%
state
41%
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Algebra I
school
88%
district
57%
state
42%
change 6%
English Language Arts
school
55%
district
49%
state
45%
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
school
40%
district
27%
state
31%
change 4%
Geometry
school
100%
district
96%
state
84%
change 4%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
school
48%
district
44%
state
36%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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61%
district
54%
state
52%
no change
Algebra I
school
100%
district
96%
state
81%
change 2%
English Language Arts
school
60%
district
55%
state
54%
change 14%
Math
school
38%
district
40%
state
43%
change 17%
Algebra I
school
73%
district
55%
state
44%
change 4%
English Language Arts
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53%
district
50%
state
48%
General Mathematics
school
27%
district
19%
state
30%
no change
Geometry
school
100%
district
97%
state
87%
change 8%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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56%
district
56%
state
56%
Social Science Grade 8
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46%
district
43%
state
42%
Algebra I
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79%
district
63%
state
28%
General Mathematics
school
27%
district
19%
state
26%
Geometry
school
100%
district
97%
state
26%
no change
Algebra I
school
100%
district
98%
state
85%
change 5%
English Language Arts
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63%
district
57%
state
55%
change 34%
Math
school
51%
district
50%
state
49%
change 10%
Algebra I
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66%
district
57%
state
46%
change 6%
English Language Arts
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56%
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55%
state
54%
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General Mathematics
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28%
district
24%
state
31%
no change
Geometry
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100%
district
94%
state
86%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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54%
district
58%
state
59%
change 4%
Social Science Grade 8
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48%
district
47%
state
47%
change 9%
Algebra I
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72%
district
64%
state
31%
change 4%
General Mathematics
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28%
district
24%
state
27%
no change
Geometry
school
100%
district
94%
state
27%
no change
Algebra I
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100%
district
92%
state
83%
change 11%
English Language Arts
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56%
district
53%
state
57%
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Math
school
46%
district
47%
state
50%
change 23%
Algebra I
school
81%
district
61%
state
47%
Algebra II
school
100%
district
100%
state
85%
change 9%
English Language Arts
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61%
district
55%
state
57%
change 54%
General Mathematics
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43%
district
27%
state
32%
no change
Geometry
school
100%
district
98%
state
88%
change 24%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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67%
district
65%
state
63%
change 21%
Social Science Grade 8
school
58%
district
50%
state
50%
change 17%
Algebra I
school
84%
district
65%
state
32%
Algebra II
school
100%
district
100%
state
33%
change 54%
General Mathematics
school
43%
district
27%
state
28%
no change
Geometry
school
100%
district
98%
state
31%
no change
Algebra I
school
100%
district
97%
state
86%
no change
English Language Arts
school
56%
district
60%
state
62%
no change
Math
school
46%
district
54%
state
52%
no change
Algebra I
school
81%
district
65%
state
49%
no change
Algebra II
school
100%
state
81%
no change
English Language Arts
school
61%
district
58%
state
59%
no change
General Mathematics
school
43%
district
27%
state
32%
no change
Geometry
school
100%
district
97%
state
87%
no change
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
67%
district
69%
state
66%
no change
Social Science Grade 8
school
58%
district
49%
state
52%
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TestRating
7 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 2012 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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