2012 California Academic Performance Index Results
by Subgroup Score
Author: Manuel R. CortezRodas
All California student subgroups showed a higher score when compared to 2011 results. The state as a whole is closing in on the State Mark of 800. It could be possible for California Students, as a whole, to meet the State Mark of 800 within two years (by 2014) if growth trends continue amongst all subgroups. There is more growth that can be achieved by all students, with the largest growth possible in the lowest performing subgroup of Students with Disabilities. Students, parents, teachers, administrators, and educators have benefited over the years with a further understanding of the API's implementation and assessment through training and experience.
Analysis of 2012 CA API Results
- The subgroup with the highest score is students identified as Asian with a score of 905.
- Two subgroups have a score above the State Mark of 800 (Asian-905, White-853).
- Four subgroups have a score within a 30 point range:
- Latino - 740
- Socio-Economically Disadvantaged - 737
- English Language Learners - 716
- African American - 710
- Five subgroups have a score 50 points below the State Mark of 800:
- Latino - 740
- Socio-Economically Disadvantaged - 737
- English Language Learners - 716
- African American - 710
- Students with Disabilities - 607
- The Performance gap between highest and lowest score by subgroup is 298 points.
- Asian - 905
- Students with Disabilities - 607
- All of CA student scores (788) are 12 points below the State Mark of 800.
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