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Preschool | Grades 5-8 | Campbell Union Elementary

Monroe Middle School is located in San Jose, CA and is one of 13 schools in Campbell Union Elementary School District. It is a charter school that serves 882 students in grades 5-8.

Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.

Monroe Middle 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 Monroe 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.

Monroe Middle School had an API growth score of 790 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Monroe Middle School's 2012 base score was 779 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.

In 2010, Monroe Middle School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Monroe Middle School's students and teachers. more

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1055 South Monroe St, San Jose, CA 95128

(408) 556-0360

http://www.campbellusd.org

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Monroe Middle School

Very good school. Great teachers, great band and sports.

Submitted by a Parent on Jun 9, 2011

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Monroe Middle School

Very good school. Excellent teachers. School completely remodeled in 2008 - new buildings, gym, library, playground.

Submitted by a Parent on Mar 11, 2011

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 882

48% 52%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Monroe Middle School had 52% 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

56%

White

22%

Asian/Pacific Islander

10%

Two or More Races

Black

American Indian/Alaskan Native

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Campbell Union Elementary District Spending

$8,865Per Pupil

The Campbell Union Elementary spends $8,865 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 33% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Campbell Union Elementary District

21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Monroe Middle School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Test Scores

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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?

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35%

CST Results (2007)

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English Language Arts

school

42%

district

50%

state

48%

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28%

district

41%

state

36%

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

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49%

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65%

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52%

CST Results (2008)

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English Language Arts

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59%

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57%

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54%

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Math

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69%

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63%

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57%

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

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52%

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55%

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49%

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English Language Arts

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50%

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58%

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52%

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Math

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55%

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56%

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49%

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English Language Arts

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45%

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58%

state

54%

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Math

school

40%

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50%

state

43%

CST Results (2009)

change 9%

Algebra I

school

20%

district

29%

state

44%

CST Results (2009)

change 7%

English Language Arts

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39%

district

54%

state

48%

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

school

52%

district

68%

state

56%

CST Results (2009)

school

26%

district

39%

state

34%

CST Results (2012)

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TestRating
6 out of 10

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