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Clover Avenue Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 576 students

 
 
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4 stars

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2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
Based on 6 ratings
2011:
Based on 5 ratings
2010:
Based on 8 ratings

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Posted September 26, 2010

clover is a wonderful school. the teachers and staff are caring and amazingly hard-working. they, along with clover parents, are truly dedicated to providing the best and most enriched education possible for all of their students. we're so happy to be a part of it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2010

this is school were you feel welcome by parents, teachers,and staff. besides being one of the highest scoring school in los angeles and the state. i have been very lucky that all four of my children have gone thru this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2010

Clover has the most wonderful parent volunteers. Too bad that more parents don't chip in and help out. The kids are fabulous, too. Principal needs to be more aware of curriculum and make sure concepts are being taught correctly.. Teachers are trying they best but do not get much direction from the principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2010

The teachers and staff are top quality. It is a positive learning environment. My son has learned so much and made so much progress since starting Clover in kindergarten.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2010

I think Clover is the best elementry school.Most of the teachers are the best. If Clover can not be the best it is beacuse of it is run by LAUSD.LAUSD need to beak away and have control by smaller district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2010

Clover is the best school. The staff is very good. Lot of parent involvement. My son has learned a lot from Clover. We are very happy with Clover.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2010

We are kinder parents so don't have a lot of experience yet, but our daughter loves going to school and has really learned a lot. I am impressed by everything here, from the principal and the teachers, down to the kids and parents - all contribute to creating an atmosphere of positive, nurturing, and high expectations.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2010

Clover is an exceptional school with great teachers and staff. Our kindergardener is thriving and enjoying school. There is lots of parent involvement and a sense of community at Clover. Many of the parents are postdoctoral fellows from UCLA who represent diverse backgrounds in both ethnicity and area of study. We are lucky to have such an exceptional public school. Clearly a model for other schools in LAUSD.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 15, 2010

We have the worlds best teachers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 7, 2010

The teachers and Administrators at Clover are highly dedicated, personable, and seek the best for my children. The parents, too, create a unique supportive environment. It's a true community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 5, 2009

The teachers and the parents are wonderful at Clover!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2009

Great parent support and super teachers. They really care.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2009

Clover is a school where students, teachers and parents all contribute for students' successes, a simple fact that exists in only a very few schools
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2009

Clover Ave is a great school. I've heard so much about it and finally now my son is in the pre-K program, I can certainly see why people say that Clover is great. The school has many activities for both the parents and the students. Also the parenting class available is certainly a great source for the parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2009

Clover Avenue Elementary School is everything that a great big family is - loving, guiding, caring, teaching, giving, firm and yet fair in rules, reaching out to help everyone, involving the community, and always remembering the preceding generations with fondness. It is a school where multiple generations of families can be found (for many of the school's alumnae return to the neighborhood so that their children can attend, and possibly even have a teacher in common, too!) Many of the teachers are active parts of the community, for instance, coaching many of the students' after school sports teams or encouraging their students to trick-or-treat at their homes. Parents are encouraged to be involved in all ways possible that they are comfortable and able to, and they are encouraged to ask questions to insure full understanding of what's going on with their children's education. Clover is great!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 2, 2009

I love Clover Avenue Elementary School because it is truly a nurturing environment. This is our 4th year and starting with the principal to the teachers to the parents and volunteers to be open, flexible, and creative. All who are part of our school want it to be great and it is, despite budget cuts and bureaucratic limitations.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 2, 2009

invested teachers, caring and involved parents, happy kids = great school! couldn't be more proud of Clover Ave Elementary.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 2, 2009

Clover is a school where the principal, teachers, staff, and the parents commit every ounce of energy and time into believing in the children. The booster club does all they can to earn extra money in ensuring that this school will and always be on top! As a parent, I believe in this school, and am delighted to have my children be a part of this school and the community!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2009

Our school has been in the top 10 for publice elementary schools in L.A. county. My kids love the school and don't want to go anywhere else. There is lots of parent pariticipation and very good teachers there. We are blessed to be able to have our kids attend.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2009

This school does a great job of of educating our children especially in the areas of arts, social studies, computers, and even the aerospace program. It's great to see our diverse community in attendance and in full support of our local public school.
—Submitted by a parent


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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

957

Change from
2011 to 2012

+2

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

10 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

8 / 10


API Growth scores over time

Did this school meet the API goal this year?
The state goal for API is 800. All schools that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school met the state goal of 800.

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In addition to schoolwide API scores, each student subgroup receives an API score.
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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

957

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

+2

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)

10 / 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)

8 / 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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
96%
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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
93%
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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
94%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students82%
Females96%
Males68%
African American73%
Asian88%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability87%
English learner53%
Fluent-English proficient and English only87%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)83%
Parent education - college graduate90%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate83%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students89%
Females87%
Males89%
African American91%
Asian98%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability92%
English learner87%
Fluent-English proficient and English only89%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)78%
Parent education - college graduate85%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate96%
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 Students87%
Females88%
Males85%
African Americann/a
Asian93%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability88%
English learner64%
Fluent-English proficient and English only90%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)76%
Parent education - college graduate93%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate90%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students97%
Females97%
Males98%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)94%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability98%
English learner91%
Fluent-English proficient and English only98%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)100%
Parent education - college graduate96%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate96%
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 Students91%
Females92%
Males91%
African Americann/a
Asian89%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)96%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability91%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only96%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)79%
Parent education - college graduate94%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate95%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students94%
Females93%
Males95%
African Americann/a
Asian97%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)96%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability94%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only94%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)86%
Parent education - college graduate85%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students90%
Females92%
Males88%
African Americann/a
Asian93%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)90%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability93%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only95%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate89%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate94%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students96%
Females96%
Males97%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)90%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability98%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only96%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate100%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate97%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students90%
Females92%
Males88%
African Americann/a
Asian93%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)90%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability91%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only93%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate89%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate94%
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
Asian 44% 11%
White 28% 27%
Hispanic 16% 51%
Black 10% 7%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Two or more races 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 122%N/A54%
English language learners 216%N/A24%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Mandarin (Putonghua) 28% 1%
Korean 19% 1%
Spanish 19% 85%
Japanese 10% 0%
All other non-English languages 5% 1%
French 4% 0%
Urdu 4% 0%
Farsi (Persian) 3% 0%
Russian 2% 0%
Arabic 1% 1%
Cantonese 1% 2%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 1% 1%
Ilocano 1% 0%
Indonesian 1% 0%
Khmer (Cambodian) 1% 0%
Portuguese 1% 0%
Turkish 1% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 22N/A25
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 12N/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 0%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

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11020 Clover Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
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