Chaparral Middle School
Chaparral Middle School
Location: 1408 South Spruce Tree Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Student Population (based on 2011-2012 data):
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Number of students enrolled: 1,306
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Grade levels served: 6 - 8
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White (not of Hispanic origin): 14.78%; Hispanic or Latino: 16.31%; Two or more races: .46%; Black or African American: 3.06%; Asian: 60.18%; Filipino: 4.52%; Pacific Islander: 0.69%
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Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch: 10%
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English Learners: 11%
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Students with Disabilities: 8%
Type of Instruction:
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Design-Based Learning (DBL) program within a mostly traditional (teacher-led instruction) school
School Specialties:
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Multi-disciplinary projects designed to solve real-world problems
Academic Performance (based on 2011-2012 data):
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Growth API score: 924
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Students proficient and above in science (STAR Test): 85%
PD Opportunities:
Contact Info:
- Science Department: Emirick Haro, 8th grade Design-Based Learning for math/science