Tuesday, October 16, 2012

2012 CA API RESULTS (Growth)

2012 California Academic Performance Index Results

Growth by Subgroup Analysis


By: Manuel R. CortezRodas


The 2012 California Academic Performance Index growth by subgroup are as follows:
  • By Race/Culture
    • Asian (+7pts)
    • White (+8pts)
    • Latino(+10pts)
    • African American (+14pts)
  • By Classification
    • English Language Learner (+10pts)
    • Socio-Economically Disadvantaged (+11pts)
    • Disabled Students (+14pts)
  • Overall
    • CA Student growth +10pts.


Analysis of the 2012 CA API Growth by subgroup:
  • Highest growth:
    • Obtained by African Americans and Students with Disabilities.
    • Each Subgroup demonstrated a 14 point growth.
    • These two Subgroups are still performing well below the State requirement.
  • Lowest Growth
    • Obtained by Asian students.
    • Subgroup demonstrated a 7 point growth.
    • This Subgroup has the highest performance well above State requirements.
  • Overall
    • All 8 major Subgroups demonstrated positive growth.
    • 6 Subgroups demonstrated a growth of 10 points.

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