Analysis of 8th Grade California science scores


The following presents CST (California Science Test) data for schools in which over 90% of 8th grade students completed over 90% of the Zingy program.

Note that data for the new NGSS test in both California and other states will be presented in a couple of years when we are able to collect sufficient data.


Dean L. Shively Middle School


Dean L. Shively Middle School has used the Zingy 8th grade program every year from the 2008 testing school year to the 2016 testing school year, inclusive.

District: Valle Lindo Elementary
County: Los Angeles
School website


Before Zingy

Scored better than 53% of California schools

2007 scale scores

Far below basic  |  Below basic  |  Basic  |  Proficent  |  Advanced

After Zingy

Scored better than 82% of California schools

2016 scale scores

Far below basic  |  Below basic  |  Basic  |  Proficent  |  Advanced