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Juniper Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 790 students

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Posted October 21, 2011

As a long time teacher at Juniper, I know that our teachers are extremely dedicated and truly want success for EVERY student. The challenges that confront our students on a daily basis are overwhelming. These challenges are brought to the classroom each and every day. Yet, students work hard and succeed in spite of these obstacles. We appreciate any community support that you are willing to contribute.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted November 8, 2010

I am more than unhappy with this school. I have a child with special needs and just to get enrolled has been a nightmare not to mention that the front office just plainly states that they are not apart of that so they have no information for me and cant answer any of my questions. They have made this whole experience very unpleasant.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 22, 2008

Despite the efforts of some excellent teachers (Mrs Wallace for example) The quality of this school is inconsistant. Misbehavior and rude language by students outside of the class is often ignored by teachers and staff. There appears to be an overall lack of discipline. It concerns me that in my child's class there are three times as many boys as girls which makes for a roudy class. Too much emphasis is placed on training kids to fill in bubbles on test instead of on actual learning, unfortunately this has become common at many schools. Traffic in and out of the school is a nightmare. We have witnessed parents screaming and cussing at each other in the parking lot over illegal use of disabled parking spaces. This school is in need of stronger and more experienced leadership.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 4, 2008

Great teachers that take the job seriously. I just wish they had more financial support


Posted July 2, 2007

Thank you Mrs. Maiorano for your patience, love, interest for my son to succed in every way . I really appreciate your interest for my son to accomplish the max out of him. Thank you so much for everything you are the best teacher he has ever had!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 21, 2007

The parent involvement at Juniper is ridiculously low. Even if they don't speak English, parents can volunteer to help out to do things for the students and not put the whole burden on just a few parent volunteers the whole year. The last PTA meeting I went to had less then 25 parents attending - this is pathetic. Classes are overcrowded, there are discipline problems, the lunch lines are so long. It is very frustrating to have my kids at this school.
—Submitted by Paula, a parent


Posted September 18, 2006

We moved to Escondido two weeks before the school year started. Juniper School is the closest to our house, so we wanted to enroll our daughter there for first grade. Didn't know much about the school, asked around a little bit and everyone seemed to like it in our neighborhood. Because of the move we didn't have all our paperwork at hand, but the staff at the school office was more than helpful and patient with us. They gave us all the information we needed and our daughter started first grade. Her teacher's been teaching at this school for 20 years now and is a wonderful lady as well as an excellent teacher. My daughter loves her from day one and has been learning a lot. The school just got a new principal, he seems very competent and eager to better the school and keep in touch with the parents.
—Submitted by Z., a parent


Posted June 7, 2006

I have 2 children that attend Juniper Elementary School. One is going into 2nd grade and the other will be going into 1st. My children was transfered from Rock Springs because we had moved. I think that Juniper is a really great school; the teacher's are nice there and my children have learned alot in the time that they have been there. My 12 year old graduated form there and they all had a wonderful time. I would recommend Juniper Elentary, it is a Great place for all children to go.... I would keep my children in but we moved and I have to transfer them; but I am trying to get them on the School of Choice List so they can stay in Juniper.
—Submitted by Jennifer Blue, a parent


Posted April 15, 2004

Although I am not a parent, I am a former student. I don't live in the area no longer as well. Although some of my childhood memeories are fading, I still can recollect most of my school days there. Who knew that there existed such teachers that are willing to put all their might just to see, not just one, but the whole class excel. Personally,I know six that in some way has helped be the person I am today, a person who doesn't settle for what is said,instead follows what they believe is right and can make this world a better place. From plays, history related activities, to the multicultural fair, a student will never receive the feeeling that their school isn't lame. I know that's how I felt and I'm proud to say that I once was a Juniper Jaguar.
—Submitted by D Nieto, a former student


Posted June 6, 2003

More than fifty percent of the children at this school are learning English and/or are from homes where a language other than English is spoken. My husband and I preferred our children go here for just this reason. Their first language is Spanish and their second is English. They are therefore comfortable with the other children at the school and with the culture. The teachers are excellent. Of the four teachers my children have had so far, every one of them was involved, concerned, and knowledgeable about my children, other children, and education in general. I feel very lucky that we happened to live within the boundaries of this school.


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

This school's
API score

774

Change from
2011 to 2012

+51

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

2 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

1 / 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 its schoolwide API target for 2012.
  • This school has not yet met the state goal of 800.

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  • This school met all student subgroup API targets for 2012

This school's
API score

774

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

+51

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)

2 / 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)

1 / 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.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
48%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
54%

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.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
29%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
48%
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.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
42%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
40%
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.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
35%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
25%
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 Students47%
Females51%
Males44%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)58%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability52%
English learner45%
Fluent-English proficient and English only59%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate56%
Parent education - high school graduate41%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state31%

Math

All Students61%
Females61%
Males62%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)75%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disability25%
Students with no reported disability65%
English learner59%
Fluent-English proficient and English only72%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate65%
Parent education - high school graduate56%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)56%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state59%
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 Students28%
Females34%
Males25%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino24%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)55%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability29%
English learner18%
Fluent-English proficient and English only50%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented85%
Parent education - not a high school graduate16%
Parent education - high school graduate24%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)59%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state27%

Math

All Students45%
Females42%
Males46%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino41%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)50%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability44%
English learner36%
Fluent-English proficient and English only62%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate36%
Parent education - high school graduate52%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)59%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state23%
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 Students50%
Females53%
Males46%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability51%
English learner37%
Fluent-English proficient and English only77%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented86%
Parent education - not a high school graduate45%
Parent education - high school graduate59%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)62%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state37%

Math

All Students52%
Females55%
Males47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability50%
English learner38%
Fluent-English proficient and English only79%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented93%
Parent education - not a high school graduate36%
Parent education - high school graduate59%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)62%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state53%
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%
Females48%
Males45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability47%
English learner24%
Fluent-English proficient and English only77%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate25%
Parent education - high school graduate62%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state47%

Math

All Students52%
Females49%
Males55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability53%
English learner37%
Fluent-English proficient and English only73%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduate39%
Parent education - high school graduate62%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state52%

Science

All Students50%
Females46%
Males54%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability51%
English learner32%
Fluent-English proficient and English only73%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate21%
Parent education - high school graduate54%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state55%
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
Hispanic or Latino 78% 49%
White 11% 28%
African American 4% 7%
Multiple or No Response 4% 3%
Asian 2% 8%
Filipino 1% 3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0% 1%
Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 164%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 271%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 95% 85%
All other non-English languages 1% 1%
Arabic 1% 1%
Mixteco 1% 0%
Vietnamese 1% 2%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 0% 1%
Serbo-Croatian (Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian) 0% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 14N/A11
Average years teaching 16N/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

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:15am
School end time
  • 2:30pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Kelly Mussatti
Fax number
  • (760) 746-2041

Programs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
School leaders can update this information here.

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
School leaders can update this information here.

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1809 South Juniper Street
Escondido, CA 92025
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Phone: (760) 432-2462

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