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Sutter Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 549 students

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Posted September 16, 2009

My son attended Sutter school for a while last year and it was a great experience. Sutter is a warm school with lots of great activities. The teachers are great!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 13, 2009

Two of my four children attended Sutter from K-%. Great school! The staff is very qualified and helpful. The other think I love about Sutter is the true diversity withou racial groups. All children accept and respect each other!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 14, 2008

We moved into this part of town because of the excellent reputation Sutter school has compared to the other schools in town and have not been disappointed. My children excel in all areas largely in part to the resources and opportunities the staff presents. It is up to the parents to involve their children in order to reap all the benefits. Most of the other schools in town scare me! Visit them right after school and see.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2008

The school is great The staff IS wonderful! My kids have been going there for a while now and there are a few kids that cause problems but there is only so much the teachers can do parents your kid your responsiblity to step up!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 12, 2008

This school does not have enough effective discipline. This school needs an over-haul of staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 21, 2006

AUSD has more that a dozen elementary schools and does not do a good job at keeping the older schools up to date (computers or facility). The teachers are good. The principal, Sammy Damico, is great to work with. However, there are just too many 'out to lunch' parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2005

Sutter is a nice school,in a nice area.The teachers are good and the children are friendly. I feel that when I drop my daughter off she is safe and in good hands.My daughter has ms potter for 1st grade and totally loves her class.She has art,pe and computer.The school has P.T.A. Encourages paents to join and be active.The people in the office arnt too friendly,or helpful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 12, 2005

Sutter is the only elementary school that I will allow my children to attend. I moved into the sutter boundaries for just that reason !
—Submitted by Angela Brown, a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.

This school's
API score

799

Change from
2011 to 2012

+1

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

5 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

4 / 10


API Growth scores over time

Did this school meet the API goal this year?
The state goal for API is 800. All schools that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school did not meet its schoolwide API target for 2012.
  • This school has not yet met the state goal of 800.

API Growth scores by subgroup

In addition to schoolwide API scores, each student subgroup receives an API score.
Did this school meet all the API goals for student subgroups this year?
The state goal for the API is 800. All the student subgroups at a school that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school did not meet all student subgroup API targets for 2012

This school's
API score

799

What is the API?
The Academic Performance Index (API) is a single number assigned to each school by the California Department of Education to measure overall school performance and improvement over time on statewide testing. The API ranges from 200 and 1000, with 800 as the state goal for all schools.
Change from
2011 to 2012

+1

Change from 2011 to 2012
Comparing the API Growth to the Base shows whether or not this school’s test score performance improved between Spring 2011 and Spring 2012. The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools. Schools scoring below an 800 are given at least a 5 point target for the next year.
API Statewide Rank
(2011)

5 / 10

API Statewide Rank (2011)
The API Statewide Rank ranges from 1 to 10. A rank of 10, for example, means that the school’s API fell into the top 10% of all schools in the state with a comparable grade range. The 2011 rank is based on results from tests students took in Spring 2011.
API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

4 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)
The API Similar Schools Rank ranges from 1 to 10. It shows how the school compares to other schools with similar student demographic profiles. The California Department of Education uses parent education level, poverty level, student ethnicity and other data to identify similar schools.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
45%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
45%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
51%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
68%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
36%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students63%
Females66%
Males59%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)71%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disability23%
Students with no reported disability69%
English learner42%
Fluent-English proficient and English only66%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)82%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state63%

Math

All Students69%
Females70%
Males66%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disability38%
Students with no reported disability73%
English learner58%
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)82%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state72%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students47%
Females51%
Males43%
African American57%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino45%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)49%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability51%
English learner13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only54%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate40%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)46%
Parent education - college graduate42%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state65%

Math

All Students61%
Females57%
Males64%
African American57%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino57%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)62%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability67%
English learner50%
Fluent-English proficient and English only63%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate60%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)62%
Parent education - college graduate50%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state71%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students59%
Females64%
Males53%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability60%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate35%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)68%
Parent education - college graduate57%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state75%

Math

All Students64%
Females69%
Males57%
African American57%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino52%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability65%
English learner36%
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate47%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)64%
Parent education - college graduate85%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state71%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students59%
Females59%
Males59%
African American33%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)58%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability59%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate68%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%
Parent education - college graduate67%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state44%

Math

All Students54%
Females64%
Males46%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability53%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate58%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)63%
Parent education - college graduate58%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state37%

Science

All Students43%
Females39%
Males47%
African American20%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)47%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability44%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only47%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate48%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)43%
Parent education - college graduate67%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state17%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 41% 28%
Hispanic or Latino 31% 49%
African American 13% 7%
Multiple or No Response 8% 3%
Asian 2% 8%
Filipino 2% 3%
Pacific Islander 2% 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 113%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 240%N/A52%
Source: 1 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Source: 2 NCES, 2008-2009

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 83% 85%
Farsi (Persian) 6% 0%
All other non-English languages 3% 1%
Tongan 3% 0%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 1% 1%
Mien (Yao) 1% 0%
Punjabi 1% 1%
Vietnamese 1% 2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 14N/A11
Average years teaching 17N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 100%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 9%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
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3410 Longview Road
Antioch, CA 94509
Phone: (925) 706-4146

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