Gaspar De Portola Middle School
5 out of 5 | 7 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,966 middle school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 561st out of 2,050 middle schools in CA.
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: No
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 18720 Linnet St., Tarzana, CA 91356
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Los Angeles Unified School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $11,357
- Graduation Rate: 48.8%
- Dropout Rate: 6.8%
- Students Per Teacher: 21.3
- Enrolled Students: 667,870
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,966
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 71.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 27.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 1,044 (53.1%)
- Females: 922 (46.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 163 (8.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 723 (36.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 886 (45.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 13 | 0.7% |
| Black | 150 | 7.6% |
| Asian | 247 | 12.6% |
| Hispanic | 680 | 34.6% |
| White | 844 | 42.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Grade | 1 | 0.05% |
| 6th Grade | 691 | 35.1% |
| 7th Grade | 643 | 32.7% |
| 8th Grade | 631 | 32.1% |
Teacher Education Background (2009)
Percent With Master's Degree
School:
10.8%
District:
26.9%
Percent With Bachelor's Degree
School:
11.8%
District:
31.9%
Teacher Credentials & Experience (2009)
Percent of Teachers With Credentials: 98.7%
Number of Certificated Staff: 93.0
Average Number of Years of Teacher Experience: 12.0
Average Age
School:
45.3
District:
46.7
Source: CA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 7 Reviews
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7 reviews for Gaspar De Portola Middle School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on March 22, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Teachers rude.
Street language used in class.
You should see (...) taking care of traffic.
Screaming at children is often not effective.
In my understanding if you hate your job so much, should look for something else.
- Reviewed by Former Student on January 16, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- I use to be a former student and would like to say thank you to my choir teacher Mrs. Palmer. Out of all the teachers at the school, she is the only teacher that stuck in my memory. I do not know if she still works here. I am now living in Illinois, but I still want to thank her for the great experience I was given. I was a student here in 2005.
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on December 10, 2009
- Rating:
(4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - It has a wonderful gifted and highly gifted program. If your child is not gifted, then I suggest private school or they will be merged in with the bussed-in rift raft.
- Reviewed by Student on April 02, 2009
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- Portola SUCKS !
EVERYONE CAN'T WAIT TO GET OUT!!!
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on March 10, 2009
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- I loved this school my daughter graduated 2 years ago, and it was a terrific experience for her. Thank you to all the teachers and staff.
Annette Chevez' mommy
- Reviewed by Student on January 01, 2009
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- I really enjoy Portola. As a 7th grader there, I feel that the some of the friends I make now will continue to be my friends throughout my whole life. My teachers are fantastic, and try the best of their ability to give me the best education possible. The school's many pros outway the school's few cons. The campus is clean and beautiful, the library is full of books, and the classrooms are not over crowded.
- Reviewed by Student on September 06, 2007
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- I love my school, pros and cons. Some of the teachers are a little strict, or give too much homework, but they are countered by awesome teachers like Mr. Leon and Mr. Aeen who everybody loves. Plus the campus is beautiful, our library is well-stocked, and it is overall an excellent learning enviroment.
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Gaspar De Portola Middle School performed on average better than many other schools across the state on CST state exams in the following subjects:
- CST Algebra I
- CST English-Language Arts
- CST General Mathematics
- CST Geometry
- CST History - Social Science
- CST Mathematics
- CST Science
AYP Results (2010)
Overall AYP Met: No
ELA AYP Met: No
Math AYP Met: No
Program Improvement (PI) Requirement Under NCLB (2010)
First Year PI Requirement was Implemented: 2008-2009
School's Placement Under NCLB: Year 3
CST - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 39.0% | 55.0% |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 37.0% | 52.0% |
| 2008 | 59.0% | 33.0% | 47.0% |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 39.0% | 52.0% |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 35.0% | 49.0% |
| 2008 | 58.0% | 31.0% | 44.0% |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 79.0% | 84.0% |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 72.0% | 81.0% |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 66.0% | 80.0% |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 39.0% | 55.0% |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 38.0% | 54.0% |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 34.0% | 49.0% |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 34.0% | 48.0% |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 27.0% | 43.0% |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 28.0% | 41.0% |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 32.0% | 46.0% |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 28.0% | 44.0% |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 26.0% | 42.0% |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 37.0% | 54.0% |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 31.0% | 48.0% |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 31.0% | 45.0% |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 22.0% | 30.0% |
| 2009 | 32.0% | 18.0% | 30.0% |
| 2008 | 17.0% | 16.0% | 31.0% |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 80.0% | 85.0% |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 80.0% | 87.0% |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 76.0% | 84.0% |
| CST History - Social Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 35.0% | 47.0% |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 30.0% | 42.0% |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 25.0% | 36.0% |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 46.0% | 59.0% |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 41.0% | 56.0% |
| 2008 | 62.0% | 40.0% | 52.0% |
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 22.0% | 31.0% |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 19.0% | 28.0% |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 17.0% | 25.0% |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| 2009 | 32.0% | 17.0% | 26.0% |
| 2008 | 17.0% | 15.0% | 27.0% |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 14.0% | 27.0% |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 14.0% | 26.0% |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 11.0% | 24.0% |
Source: CA Department of Education 2009-2010
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