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William Green Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 768 students

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Posted January 17, 2013

I am in Ms.Gallup's class she is so great such a awesome teacher.She has a great class.She helps us kids understand lots of different things in different subjects in 4th grade.......^.^


Posted October 16, 2011

My brother and I had attended this school for four years it is a great school and has a friendly environment. I wish i could go back to Williamgreen even though im about to go to high school.In the beginning i was struggling with English so they put me in tutoring which helped in so many ways.After that i was put in homework club which was a great opportunity.I could go on and on about how great of a school it is but that ll take a lifetime.So I recommend this school to a parent that has a child 5 through 10( they used to have preschool and sixth but i think that's changed)they go to this school, it a great learning environment and has so many outlets for a kids to express them selves. These are the best teachers at this school: Ms. Gallup,Ms. Sweet, Ms. Hoffman, and many more.


Posted September 19, 2010

My daughter is a second grader at William Green School and last year we had a great experience with the RAP after school program. She was in the dance group and performed at varies events.I feel that dancing in front of all those people gives her lots of confidence, which hopefully will help her in life. The RAP teachers are great and I would highly recommend everyone to take advantage of having such a great program at William Green by place your children in a safe environment and giving your children a great experience with the teachers that will help them as they grow. I hope that my child has a great time this year as she did last year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 21, 2010

I attended this school for six years before having to leave. I enjoyed this school for ever. Some of my life choices have been based on this school. If you are a parent and is thinking about sending your child there it will be one amazing decision you could everer make.


Posted December 29, 2009

Yes, this is a great school I have two daughters here and I give lots of credit to so many of the teachers working here, to name few: Ms. Moore, Ms. Morales, Mrs. Gallup, Mrs. O'Rourke, Ms. Rojas
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 16, 2009

I totally agree Mrs Diaz is the best preschool teacher, shes great very awesome and cant wait for my 3rd boy to start school so he can get her as well....my 2nd boy is doing another year with her and I am exited because he already knows so much and when he started he didnt even speak but now he speaks 2 languages knows his colors and shapes and more .....TKS
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 18, 2009

Thank you for a wonderful year Mrs Diaz, at the preschool you are so well loved and I hope you stay in this school the children need you and the parents love you. Continue being the way you are my son will move on by my other son is coming next year, please stay! my soon to be kindergartner is going to miss you.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2009

My child has just started school this year. He is finishing is kindergarden year and his teacher is great! The assistant principal is great too (unfortunatly he is leaving)! I think the staff need to be more informed as do us the parents. I call to get info. about any sort of graduation or celebration for the Kindergarden class and they say I have to talk to my childs teacher. Well I work and don't get a chance to see her very often, so that doesn't help me much. I also think that the performances and celebrations we are told about need to be at a time that all parents can come. I work from 8am to 4:30pm and can not make a singing performance at 11:30am. I feel bad I miss it and my son is sad too. That isn't fair for the kids! That needs to be addressed!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 15, 2009

Both of my daughters have attended William Green Elementary for the past 2 years and they love it!! Mrs Diaz in P1 and Mrs Cervantas are 2 of my favorite teachers there so far!! I only hope others get to experience there love for the children as i have!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2008

William Green is a great school, I have three kids, two of them in fifth an preeschool, and the other one already in high school, but attended W.G. too, I have nothing but good experiences. The principal is always there when you need him, the teachers knows each of the students and their needs, I like the activities after school... they have everything that the kids need to be sucessful. I'm very proud of OUR school.
—Submitted by gaby garcia, a parent


Posted October 2, 2007

they start young William Green Preschool is the best the teachers at P1 are wonderful thank you William Green for your support
—Submitted by a former student


Posted August 19, 2007

it has helped my son a lot learning wise my daughter loves her teachers and my youngest son loves the friends he has made..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 21, 2007

I had attended this school for 7 straight years. From kindergarden to the sixth grade. I just wanted to share the great information on William Green since I've been there for 7 years, (now I'm a Junior at Lawndale High School) William Green has great teachers. Unlike a lot of teachers, the teachers in William Green are so involved with their students academic skills and involved in their life when something goes wrong. The teachers there know exactly what they are doing.
—Submitted by Devon Chastain, a former student


Posted September 5, 2006

My daughter is in the 5th grade and has attended William Green for all of her Elementary school years. She has really enjoyed her time there and her teachers have all been great. They work closely with the students and call the teachers to inform them of any issues. I think this school is doing a very good job. There are no extracurricular activities that I know of and that's really a shame because I think this is the only thing they are missing. Thank you,
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 12, 2006

Both of my children have had wonderful learning experiences at William Green School! Their teachers have been exceptional, and have always challenged my kids to do their personal best. As a result, both of them have consistently excelled in their academics. I have been fortunate enough to spend a great deal of time in the classroom. I have always been welcomed and encouraged to be involved, by both teachers and administrators. We will miss everyone at William Green!
—Submitted by Julie Mastriona, a parent


Posted June 21, 2006

This is a great school. The teachers and principals are very dedicated to this school and their students. Staff is very ambitious about their work and focuses very much on the best in every child. Itis very comfortable and gives a homelike school environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 14, 2006

William Green provides an excellent academic environment. There is a strong and consistent presence of parental involvement, from the PTA, to the School Advisory Council, African American Leadership Committee, etc. The school provides before and after school child care. Tutoring for the kids for 1.5 hours after school. The child can play various sports including soccer, hockey, basketball, and cheerleading. Music and Art is available twice a week for the students. The Vice Principal oversees the student council, and student newspaper and yearbook. All of these activities expose the children to various skill sets and career options. The students work in the student store which acts as year long fundraiser for student activities. The 6th graders, enjoys 4 days of Science Camp at Camp Highland in San Bernadino. My daughters will be graduating in June 2006. As I've told Mr. McCray, Principal, it saddens me that they must leave Green School.
—Submitted by Renata, a parent


Posted May 21, 2004

Well I have to say that the school is one of the best of the schools that I have ever encountered which is a whole lot to say about it because the teachers are always on top of all homework and class work that is being given no matter if they are doing bad. They take their time to stay after hours or to talk to the parents to better the child work and it shows in their progress.
—Submitted by a parent


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This school's
API score

799

Change from
2011 to 2012

-32

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

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

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  • This school did not meet all student subgroup API targets for 2012

This school's
API score

799

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

-32

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)

7 / 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.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
47%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
53%
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.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
38%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
64%

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.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
68%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

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

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
39%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
29%
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 Students53%
Females56%
Males51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino53%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disability50%
Students with no reported disability54%
English learner49%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate25%
Parent education - high school graduate58%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state60%

Math

All Students47%
Females45%
Males50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino48%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disability58%
Students with no reported disability47%
English learner46%
Fluent-English proficient and English only49%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate31%
Parent education - high school graduate46%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)33%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state57%
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 Students49%
Females49%
Males47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino48%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disability27%
Students with no reported disability51%
English learner43%
Fluent-English proficient and English only57%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate40%
Parent education - high school graduate47%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)60%
Parent education - college graduate38%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state27%

Math

All Students78%
Females74%
Males84%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disability60%
Students with no reported disability81%
English learner77%
Fluent-English proficient and English only81%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate73%
Parent education - high school graduate75%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)83%
Parent education - college graduate100%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state64%
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%
Females51%
Males59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino52%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disability64%
Students with no reported disability55%
English learner30%
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate58%
Parent education - high school graduate51%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)58%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students68%
Females62%
Males72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability68%
English learner57%
Fluent-English proficient and English only73%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate83%
Parent education - high school graduate59%
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
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 Students54%
Females68%
Males42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability57%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only67%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate58%
Parent education - high school graduate56%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students55%
Females61%
Males51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino57%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability61%
English learner36%
Fluent-English proficient and English only61%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate44%
Parent education - high school graduate56%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)58%
Parent education - college graduate64%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students39%
Females37%
Males42%
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 disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability40%
English learner11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only47%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduate40%
Parent education - high school graduate36%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)42%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic or Latino 79% 49%
White 8% 28%
African American 6% 7%
Asian 4% 8%
Pacific Islander 2% 1%
Filipino 1% 3%
Multiple or No Response 1% 3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 155%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 283%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 91% 85%
Arabic 3% 1%
Vietnamese 3% 2%
Urdu 1% 0%
All other non-English languages 0% 1%
Armenian 0% 1%
Bengali 0% 0%
Cantonese 0% 2%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 0% 1%
Italian 0% 0%
Korean 0% 1%
Thai 0% 0%
Tongan 0% 0%
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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4520 West 168th Street
Lawndale, CA 90260
Phone: (310) 370-3585

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