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Ben Hulse Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 984 students

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Posted August 10, 2009

Ben Hulse has worked wonders with my children. They received my slightly autistic child late in the yr because the other elementary overdosed him and treated him badly. He fit right in and they were great with him. My other child did really well even with some of his behavior problems. Ben Hulse staff worked well with me to correct these problems. I am very thankful for everything everyone at this school has done for my children
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 18, 2008

I am a parent of two children. I cannot say enough good about Ben Hulse School. The faculty and staff are tremendous. They really go the extra mile in assuring that the students get a great education. The administration works hard to keep the school in good running order. I've been extremely happy with this school and with the school distric as a whole.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 16, 2008

I have worked in several schools and Districts. The thing that impresses me about Ben Hulse is the professionalism. The teachers and administration try their best to meet the needs of every child. At times a parent may get disgruntled with Ben Hulse because of it's high expectations. Ben Hulse has over 1000 students and I feel they do an excellent job making their school safe and friendly. They have 3 different parent drop-off zones so I'm not quite sure why one of the parent comments mentioned that this is a negative. Every year they have tried to make the traffic pattern better for parents.


Posted October 8, 2008

We've recently moved to the district and have had nothing buy problems with the shcool. The Principal and Staff do not look out for the best interest of the children and are un-interested in parent input. The school is borderline overcrowded and the campus is unsecure. There are no true pick up and drop off locations that serve safe for the children. Beware of combination classes. Because we enrolled late my child has been placed in this combination class and it's chaotic at best. Not much learning going on. If you are thinking of moving to this area...don't! This is actually one of the better schools in the 'Valley' as they call it here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2008

It was a California distinguished school in 2003, I think. Principal loves his work and loves being around kids. K-3 have class limit of 20 students so that teachers can really get to know and help them. Reading groups are made up of students from several classes so that every student can be in the group that best fits his/her needs and progress. There are walking fieldtrips to nearby places of interest like the fire and police stations, the post office and city parks. There are also trips by bus. Last year's Halloween Carnival was great. It was held at the high school down the street. High school students put on an awesome haunted house in the gym, Ben Hulse PTO had booths, food and tractor-pulled train rides. There are lots of hands-on learning opportunities. Too bad the CA Legislature can't get the budget figured out.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 2, 2006

After inquiring about schools in the Valley I was able to find out that Ben Hulse had one of the highest reputations in the Valley. I moved from El Centro To Imperial in order for my son to have a great education. My son is in 2nd grade already and he has been doing great. People that have listen to him read are always commenting on how good of a reader he is. I have no regrets what so ever in moving to Imperial for my son to have the best education he could get.
—Submitted by Rafael Marquez, a parent


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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

817

Change from
2011 to 2012

+11

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

5 / 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 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

817

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

+11

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)

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.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
60%
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.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
42%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
66%
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.

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
58%
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.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
53%

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 Students60%
Females59%
Males62%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino55%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disability36%
Students with no reported disability63%
English learner49%
Fluent-English proficient and English only65%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate34%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)67%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate79%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students62%
Females56%
Males66%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino55%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)86%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disability55%
Students with no reported disability62%
English learner59%
Fluent-English proficient and English only62%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate34%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)65%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate76%
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 Students40%
Females42%
Males39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino31%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)81%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Non-economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability41%
English learner23%
Fluent-English proficient and English only52%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate0%
Parent education - high school graduate31%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)45%
Parent education - college graduate46%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate53%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students70%
Females63%
Males77%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)81%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability71%
English learner69%
Fluent-English proficient and English only69%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate55%
Parent education - high school graduate72%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)71%
Parent education - college graduate75%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate60%
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 Students73%
Females75%
Males71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)86%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability74%
English learner63%
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented86%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate67%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)74%
Parent education - college graduate83%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate83%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students79%
Females73%
Males84%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)86%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability79%
English learner68%
Fluent-English proficient and English only86%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented90%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate74%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)77%
Parent education - college graduate88%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate92%
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 Students55%
Females58%
Males53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino52%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability55%
English learner46%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate52%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)45%
Parent education - college graduate70%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate78%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students52%
Females44%
Males60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino55%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)38%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability51%
English learner56%
Fluent-English proficient and English only51%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate52%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)44%
Parent education - college graduate65%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate61%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students50%
Females42%
Males57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability50%
English learner38%
Fluent-English proficient and English only57%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate57%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)42%
Parent education - college graduate70%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate61%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic or Latino 76% 49%
White 18% 28%
African American 3% 7%
Asian 1% 8%
Filipino 1% 3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0% 1%
Multiple or No Response 0% 3%
Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 137%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 249%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 99% 85%
All other non-English languages 0% 1%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 0% 1%
Italian 0% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 21N/A25
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 10N/A11
Average years teaching 12N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 100%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 2%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
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303 South D Street
Imperial, CA 92251
Phone: (760) 355-3210

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