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Fenton Avenue Charter School

Charter | K-5 | 990 students

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5 stars

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2011:
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Posted November 2, 2012

My son just started kinder this year.. i just moved to this area and so far i really like this school everyone is so nice and welcoming ..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 26, 2012

My daughter has been at Fenton since Kinder and is now going into 4th grade. My son will be staring Kinder this year :) I'm super excited for that! Charter Fenton has been a great school academically. I love that they keep there room size under 20 kids per class room. Now a days you can get that in public schools. Parents get updates on a weekly basis which is great! It helps keeps parents involved in there children s school education. The staff is amazing and very focus!! My daughter has learn soooo much and is doing great academically. Looking forward for my son to experience the same.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 21, 2011

Continued success-greatly appreciated! 3 children, excited for school and challenged. All teachers have been amazing. The director is amazing. Everyone cares about the kids:) All kids are happy in a very structured environment. Parents are up to date on a daily basis on behavior and academics.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 28, 2011

My daughter has been going to Fenton since Kindergarten. She'll be in second grade next week. I credit this school for her impressive reading and computer skills. Because of this school's great performance, the government provides them with state-of-the-art computer equipment. I'm lucky to have this great, quality school in our neighborhood. It's amazingly free with dedicated and knowledgeable teachers and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2011

This year my third child will attend Fenton. I have great relationships with the teachers and am able to email them and and they call me on my cell if they have concerns or just want to tell me my kids are doing well. The one teacher I didn't agree with I simply changed classrooms for and haven't had any further issues :-)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 15, 2009

The school staff is dedicated in teaching our children skills. Skills they will take with them till College Graduation!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2008

I love this school my daughter has been going there since pre k she is the smartest 3 rd grader i know all thanks to the best teachers at Fenton
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 13, 2008

The staff and faculty at Fenton are very involved. I was thrilled with their patience and understanding of my concerns as a parent of a first time schooler. Thanks for the support!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2007

This is a great school for all children. The staff is great and very helpful. There is great follow-through.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2006

After having enrolled my son into Fenton Charter, I can honestly say that Fenton posseses the power to educate children. It is a school where children become well rounded individuals. The teachers are all very well prepared and enthusiastic about teaching. Mrs. Sumida's great skills in leadership will continue to develop the schools potential for higher learning. Parent- Claudia Garcia
—Submitted by Claudia Garcia, a parent


Posted June 21, 2004

We are very happy with this school. Our children are getting a great education. The teachers at our school are outstanding. There is a great sense of community at Fenton Charter School. We are thankful the the staff for preserving the quality of this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2004

My son has attended Fenton for 5 years, Pre-k threw 4th. We were refered to Fenton Community Charter from Friends & Family. The school administrators Mr. Lucente & Mrs. Sumida take personal interest & pride in this school. There is a wonderful sense of community here, with a high emphasis in computer technology. We are very pleased the dedication & enthusiasm of our teachers/staff and proud to be memebers of the 'Fenton Family'.
—Submitted by Sandra Granados, a parent


Posted January 9, 2004

Fenton provides an awesome foundation for children. My children have all gained wonderful experiences, friendships, and self esteem. Thank you wonderful teachers like Mrs. Williamson, who taught my boys great reading and comprehension skills in kindergarten. Mrs. Arragon and Mrs. Adkinson, who taught my daughter leadership skills, self confidence and self control. Thank you Fenton.
—Submitted by YVONNE ROBBINS, 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

815

Change from
2011 to 2012

+10

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

5 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

9 / 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 met all student subgroup API targets for 2012

This school's
API score

815

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

+10

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)

9 / 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.

239 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
42%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

239 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
47%
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.

226 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
25%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

226 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
50%
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.

216 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
50%
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.

215 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
42%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

220 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

219 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
55%
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 Students55%
Females56%
Males54%
African American58%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino54%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disability39%
Students with no reported disability58%
English learner50%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate37%
Parent education - high school graduate66%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)57%
Parent education - college graduate76%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students57%
Females53%
Males61%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disability42%
Students with no reported disability59%
English learner56%
Fluent-English proficient and English only58%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate39%
Parent education - high school graduate69%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)56%
Parent education - college graduate69%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
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 Students38%
Females35%
Males40%
African American31%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino37%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disability38%
Students with no reported disability37%
English learner19%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented67%
Parent education - not a high school graduate29%
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)31%
Parent education - college graduate70%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students56%
Females57%
Males56%
African American31%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino57%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disability54%
Students with no reported disability56%
English learner40%
Fluent-English proficient and English only64%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented93%
Parent education - not a high school graduate53%
Parent education - high school graduate59%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)42%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
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 Students61%
Females67%
Males53%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability61%
English learner33%
Fluent-English proficient and English only76%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate52%
Parent education - high school graduate65%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)71%
Parent education - college graduate69%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state73%

Math

All Students76%
Females77%
Males75%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disability58%
Students with no reported disability77%
English learner63%
Fluent-English proficient and English only84%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate73%
Parent education - high school graduate76%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)81%
Parent education - college graduate77%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state91%
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 Students61%
Females66%
Males57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino61%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disability21%
Students with no reported disability64%
English learner28%
Fluent-English proficient and English only76%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate54%
Parent education - high school graduate64%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)72%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students76%
Females75%
Males78%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino76%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disability89%
Students with no reported disability75%
English learner65%
Fluent-English proficient and English only82%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate73%
Parent education - high school graduate77%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)79%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students73%
Females70%
Males75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino73%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disability33%
Students with no reported disability77%
English learner51%
Fluent-English proficient and English only83%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate69%
Parent education - high school graduate80%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)69%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic or Latino 89% 49%
African American 8% 7%
Asian 1% 8%
Filipino 1% 3%
White 1% 28%
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 143%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 2100%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 98% 85%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 1% 1%
Thai 1% 0%
All other non-English languages 0% 1%
Vietnamese 0% 2%
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 13N/A11
Average years teaching 14N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 82%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 0%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • David Riddick
Special schedule
  • Year-round
Fax number
  • (818) 890-9986
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11828 Gain Street
Lakeview Terrace, CA 91342
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Phone: (818) 896-7482

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