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Reidy Creek Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 720 students

 
 
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5 stars

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Posted June 11, 2013

Wonderful, dedicated teachers and staff make this school amazing. My son had a very hard time adjusting to kindergarten and Mr Tillyer helped him greatly by being patient and wanting my son to succeed. Now in first grade, his teacher is beyond wonderful. He loves being an RC coyote and partaking in the many wholesome activities put on by the school and PTA. This school gets an A+++
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 29, 2012

We are new to the area and we found Reidy Creek Elementary school to be an excellent school. Mr. Brame is a wonderful 5th grade teacher, the staff are very friendly. The school is in a beautiful area and is well maintained.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 2, 2010

Great Teachers, Great Communication.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2010

My child was in the first class to start at this school and this year is our last. My child has had a wonderful experience overall. She has participatied in many wonderful activities that have helped her grow and care about community and envirnment. The teachers care so much and really get t o know the students and their individual personalities. We are sad to go but thank you for the great foundation to move on to middle school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 16, 2010

This is wonderful school with the best teachers around. I hope that even with all the recent pink slips that have been given out the entire RC staff returns in august for another year. The dedicated teachers are what makes Reidy Creek the best school in Escondido
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2010

Great teachers! Highly dedicated and committed to the students and their individual needs! I feel that the staff is not your ordinary group of teachers and that you will not find educators like this at any other school on Escondido! They just get it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 12, 2009

My child is a first grader at Reidy Creek and what I have always heard about the first grade team is true!! Mrs. Glanz, Mrs. Cordova, Mrs. Albury, Mrs. Stawicki and Mrs.Stewart are an amazing group of dedicated teachers!! We feel so lucky to be at this school!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 12, 2009

My son attended Reidy Creek for 1st grade last year and is now in 2nd grade there. I could not have been more pleased with our first grade experience. The care, concern and teamwork of the teachers was fantastic. I only hope 2nd grade and beyond are a similar experience. The high standards, teacher quality and enthusiasm, as well as the involvement of parents and volunteers ,help make Reidy Creek a cohesive community. I did not expect this to be the case with public school here and couldn't be happier.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2009

Reidy Creek is an amazing school with amazing teachers. My daughters gone there 3rd 4th and 5th grade and she's just grown there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 25, 2008

I have been very impressed with all that my daughter has learned in the first few months of Kindergarten. Mrs. Brown is a great teacher who has high expectations!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2008

We've just started another school year and my kids can't wait to for morning to come around so they can go back to school. Mrs. Cordova, 1st Grade, is one of the kindest and most patient people I've ever met. She addresses each child as an individual and really connects with them. It's amazing! This is a great school and a huge benefit to our community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 6, 2008

This is our 2nd year at Reidy Creek. It is a fantastic school. The teachers are very caring . The fave art program is amazing!!! The librarian Mrs. Crotty . (hope I spelled her name right) is a blessing to the school. She motivates the children to read read read !!!! Please do not let them the budjet cuts hurt our childrens education !!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 21, 2008

I am a teacher and a parent at Reidy Creek and I can honestly say that I love this school. All of the teachers are so dedicated and truly care about each and every student. I am truly blessed to be with such a great team of educators! Reidy Creek is the best!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 16, 2008

Reidy Creek is a great school. The teachers and the staff here are fantastic. My son learn so much and he did great in spelling, reading and math. He's looking forward to go to school a every day. Thank you for doing su a great job and keep up the good work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 20, 2007

A very special place. Ive felt heard by staff when my children have issues or concerns, they are dealt with and I feel the students have true expectations and accountability. My kids have structure and kindness all around them at school and love at home....a winning combination
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2007

My children attended Reidy Creek for a while-before we moved. As a parent, volunteer, and employee of the school I have to say that I was very impressed. Wonderful school, with wonderful employees, and great volunteers! Their PTA is great too! My children really miss their teachers as do I. One of the teachers continues to keep in touch with our family, and we just love her! I have the nothing but the highest respect for those that work and teach at Reidy Creek School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 8, 2007

I am the PTA president and have found Reidy Creek parents to be more enthusiatic and supportive than any school my children have previously attended. Our principal is very supportive of PTA and committed to our school. We have incredible teachers, committed volunteers, including the best art program of volunteers I have ever experienced. Reidy Creek is a wonderful place to be!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 20, 2007

This will be our third year at Reidy Creek and we feel very lucky to be at this school. All of the teachers have been very good and they, with the principal, put the kids first! They really make an extra effort and try to improve the way things are done....not just keep it status quo. The parent involvement is also very evident and that makes a big difference!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 18, 2007

I have two kids in this school and I have been very happy. My son had Mrs.Chaffin in second grade and by far she has been the best teacher he is ever had. In third grade he had Mr.Schoon and both him and I really liked him. My daughter started kindergarten with Mrs.Brown and I can not belive how much she learned in such short period of time. I love the school academics. The only thing I do not like is the parking lot. Is is awful but then again I have not seen a well design elementary school parking lot in any of the other schools either.
—Submitted by s d, a parent


Posted June 8, 2007

In the two years my son has attended Reidy Creek I continue to be awed by this schools dedication. If you needed your faith restored in the public school system, this is the place. I have a special needs child and I feel that they have been great!! Every teacher there is awesome but I have to give a special shout out to Mrs. Chaffin and Ms. Cavanuagh. Both of them are wonderful!! Also, the FAVE (fine arts volunteer educators) is wonderful! Thanks to Janice, that program shows what parents and a school can do together.
—Submitted by Kristen Yates, a parent


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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

865

Change from
2011 to 2012

+5

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

8 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

5 / 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 met the state goal of 800.

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In addition to schoolwide API scores, each student subgroup receives an API score.
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This school's
API score

865

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

+5

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)

8 / 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)

5 / 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.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
48%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
59%
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.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
74%
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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%
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.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
67%
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 Students64%
Females71%
Males60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino52%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)70%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability71%
English learner25%
Fluent-English proficient and English only77%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate31%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)78%
Parent education - college graduate73%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate87%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students66%
Females65%
Males66%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disability23%
Students with no reported disability70%
English learner39%
Fluent-English proficient and English only73%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate63%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)64%
Parent education - college graduate77%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate78%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
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 Students68%
Females71%
Males66%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)71%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disability17%
Students with no reported disability75%
English learner68%
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate48%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)60%
Parent education - college graduate79%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate88%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students87%
Females84%
Males90%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disability77%
Students with no reported disability88%
English learner80%
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate78%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)77%
Parent education - college graduate97%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
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 Students80%
Females84%
Males76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disability79%
Students with no reported disability80%
English learner63%
Fluent-English proficient and English only84%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented95%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate77%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)82%
Parent education - college graduate88%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate79%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students86%
Females84%
Males88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)86%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disability76%
Students with no reported disability88%
English learner84%
Fluent-English proficient and English only87%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented95%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate77%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)87%
Parent education - college graduate94%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate84%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
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 Students69%
Females74%
Males64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino49%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)75%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disability62%
Students with no reported disability70%
English learner14%
Fluent-English proficient and English only76%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented96%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)73%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state75%

Math

All Students65%
Females62%
Males69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino49%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disability62%
Students with no reported disability66%
English learner21%
Fluent-English proficient and English only71%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)73%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state68%

Science

All Students73%
Females71%
Males75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino49%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)83%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disability62%
Students with no reported disability74%
English learner21%
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
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 state76%
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 49% 27%
Hispanic 36% 51%
Asian 7% 11%
Two or more races 7% 3%
Black 2% 7%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 127%N/A54%
English language learners 217%N/A24%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 84% 85%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 4% 1%
Vietnamese 4% 2%
Chaldean 2% 0%
Farsi (Persian) 2% 0%
Cantonese 1% 2%
Hmong 1% 1%
Russian 1% 0%
Thai 1% 0%
Urdu 1% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 20N/A25
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 13N/A11
Average years teaching 15N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 100%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 0%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

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2869 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
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