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B. Pupil Outcomes

State Priority: Pupil Achievement

The SARC provides the following information relevant to the State priority: Pupil Achievement (Priority 4):

  • Statewide assessments (i.e., California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress [CAASPP] System, which includes the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments for students in the general education population and the California Alternate Assessments [CAAs] for English language arts/literacy [ELA] and mathematics given in grades three through eight and grade eleven. Only eligible students may participate in the administration of the CAAs. CAAs items are aligned with alternate achievement standards, which are linked with the Common Core State Standards [CCSS] for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities); and

  • The percentage of students who have successfully completed courses that satisfy the requirements for entrance to the University of California and the California State University, or career technical education sequences or programs of study.

CAASPP Test Results in ELA and Mathematics for All Students
Grades Three through Eight and Grade Eleven
Percentage of Students Meeting or Exceeding the State Standard


Subject		 School
2016—17		 School
2017—18		 District
2016—17		 District
2017—18		 State
2016—17		 State
2017—18
English Language Arts / Literacy (grades 3-8 and 11) 51.0% 52.0% 43.0% 45.0% 48.0% 50.0%
Mathematics (grades 3-8 and 11) 38.0% 37.0% 33.0% 35.0% 37.0% 38.0%

Note: Percentages are not calculated when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy.

Note: ELA and Mathematics test results include the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment and the CAA. The "Percent Met or Exceeded" is calculated by taking the total number of students who met or exceeded the standard on the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment plus the total number of students who met the standard (i.e., achieved Level 3-Alternate) on the CAAs divided by the total number of students who participated in both assessments.

Last updated: 1/21/2019

CAASPP Test Results in ELA by Student Group
Grades Three through Eight and Grade Eleven (School Year 2017—18)

CAASPP Assessment Results – English Language Arts (ELA)

Disaggregated by Student Groups, Grades Three Through Eight and Grade Eleven


Student Group Total Enrollment Number Tested Percent Tested Percent Met or Exceeded
All Students 1132 1104 97.53% 52.28%
Male 585 568 97.09% 44.96%
Female 547 536 97.99% 60.04%
Black or African American 111 105 94.59% 48.08%
American Indian or Alaska Native -- -- --
Asian 36 36 100.00% 86.11%
Filipino 23 23 100.00% 82.61%
Hispanic or Latino 680 660 97.06% 41.53%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander -- -- --
White 233 231 99.14% 72.73%
Two or More Races 45 45 100.00% 71.11%
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 734 708 96.46% 38.69%
English Learners 268 259 96.64% 18.60%
Students with Disabilities 140 131 93.57% 13.95%
Students Receiving Migrant Education Services
Foster Youth -- -- --

Note: ELA test results include the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment and the CAA. The “Percent Met or Exceeded” is calculated by taking the total number of students who met or exceeded the standard on the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment plus the total number of students who met the standard (i.e., achieved Level 3–Alternate) on the CAAs divided by the total number of students who participated in both assessments.

Note: Double dashes (--) appear in the table when the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy.

Note: The number of students tested includes all students who participated in the test whether they received a score or not; however, the number of students tested is not the number that was used to calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement level percentages are calculated using only students who received scores.

Last updated: 1/21/2019

CAASPP Test Results in Mathematics by Student Group
Grades Three through Eight and Grade Eleven (School Year 2017—18)

CAASPP Test Results in Mathematics

Disaggregated by Student Group, Grades Three Through Eight and Grade Eleven


Student Group Total Enrollment Number Tested Percent Tested Percent Met or Exceeded
All Students 1134 1103 97.27% 37.42%
Male 586 567 96.76% 36.33%
Female 548 536 97.81% 38.58%
Black or African American 111 105 94.59% 30.48%
American Indian or Alaska Native -- -- --
Asian 36 36 100.00% 69.44%
Filipino 23 23 100.00% 69.57%
Hispanic or Latino 682 660 96.77% 26.14%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander -- -- --
White 233 230 98.71% 60.43%
Two or More Races 45 45 100.00% 60.00%
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 736 708 96.20% 23.80%
English Learners 269 260 96.65% 13.51%
Students with Disabilities 142 128 90.14% 11.02%
Students Receiving Migrant Education Services
Foster Youth -- -- --

Note: Mathematics test results include the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment and the CAA. The “Percent Met or Exceeded” is calculated by taking the total number of students who met or exceeded the standard on the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment plus the total number of students who met the standard (i.e., achieved Level 3–Alternate) on the CAAs divided by the total number of students who participated in both assessments.

Note: Double dashes (--) appear in the table when the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy.

Note: The number of students tested includes all students who participated in the test whether they received a score or not; however, the number of students tested is not the number that was used to calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement level percentages are calculated using only students who received scores.

Last updated: 1/21/2019

Career Technical Education (CTE) Programs (School Year 2017—18)

• All Career Technical Education (CTE) courses in PUSD are either articulated, dual enrolled, or sequenced with post-secondary partners. Our courses and program adhere to the 11 elements for high quality CTE courses as outlined by the California Department of Education and prepare our students in 8 of the 15 growing industries in our region. CTE courses meet the new College and Career Readiness Indicators set forth by the state of California.
• CTE courses offer a hands on experience for students, this type of learning experience is a best practice for students with varying learning styles, and is open to all PUSD students.
• Students who participate and complete a CTE course sequence are offered opportunities for industry certifications that include, CPR/First Aid, CERT , CAD & Auto-CAD, Autodesk Inventor, Safe Serv, Microsoft, Adobe, and Southwest Customer Service certifications.
• Our CTE programs are advised by a board of business partners from various industry sectors. This advisory board is chaired by a representative from the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and consists of partners from JPL, CalTech, Pasadena Fire Department, Pasadena Police Department, Pasadena City College, Armory Center for the Arts, Pasadena Media, Huntington Hospital, Collaborate Pasadena, United Way of Greater Los Angeles, Kaiser, Pankow Builders, local law firms, local entrepreneurs and business owners.

Last updated: 1/22/2019

Career Technical Education (CTE) Participation (School Year 2017—18)

Measure CTE Program Participation
Number of Pupils Participating in CTE 280
Percent of Pupils Completing a CTE Program and Earning a High School Diploma 0.0%
Percent of CTE Courses Sequenced or Articulated Between the School and Institutions of Postsecondary Education 100.0%

Last updated: 1/22/2019

Courses for University of California (UC) and/or California State University (CSU) Admission

UC/CSU Course Measure Percent
2017—18 Pupils Enrolled in Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission 65.1%
2016—17 Graduates Who Completed All Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission 67.9%

Last updated: 1/21/2019

State Priority: Other Pupil Outcomes

The SARC provides the following information relevant to the State priority: Other Pupil Outcomes (Priority 8):

  • Pupil outcomes in the subject area of physical education

California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2017—18)

Grade Level Percentage of Students Meeting Four of Six Fitness Standards Percentage of Students Meeting Five of Six Fitness Standards Percentage of Students Meeting Six of Six Fitness Standards
7 15.1% 23.7% 30.2%
9 11.5% 33.7% 39.3%

Note: Percentages are not calculated when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy.

Last updated: 1/21/2019