Los Altos Elementary School’s Academic Performance Index (API) Scores Are Up Slightly

In results released last week, the Los Altos Elementary School District’s Academic Performance Index (API) increased 5 points from 954 to 959.   API Scores are used to determine the academic performance and improvement of a school and/or school district.  Below is the break down of the Los Altos school’s API scores:

Elementary School         2007 Base        2008 Growth    Improvement

Almond Elementary                          968                          964                                 4

Covington Elelmentary                     928                         954                               26

Loyola Elementary                             972                         974                                 2

Oak Elementary                                  969                          982                               13

Santa Rita Elementary                      952                         959                                  7

Springer Elementary                         948                         959                                11

Middle School                  2007 Base        2008 Growth    Improvement

Egan Junior High                                 958                         962                                 4

Blach Junior High                                950                         937                              -13

High School                     2007 Base        2008 Growth    Improvement

Los Altos High                                      802                           795                               -7

Mountain View High                          833                            854                              21

For further information about the Accountability progress reporting system,  the California Department of Education has prepared an informational guide entitled the 2007-08 Academic Performance Index Reports Information Guide.