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Glenview Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 404 students

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5 stars

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2010:
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Posted March 31, 2005

This is my son's first year at Glenview. He is a second grader and prior to attending Glenview he attended two different elementary schools (let's just say I was trying to find the right one). I am very happy to say that enrolling him at Glenview was a very good choice. He really enjoys doing his homework and takes pride in it as well. The faculty and staff are a pleasure to work with and really have your child's best interest. Glenview has a variety of extracurricular programs and activities that I have engaged my son. I am really looking forward to the next three years of my son's academic school year at Glenview. With the teachers support and encouragement, my son's desire to succeed and my continued involvement at school and reinforcement at home I'm convinced Glenview is the right one baby!
—Submitted by Sonya Hope, a parent


Posted February 24, 2005

Glenview has always had a wide diversity of students, and extensive parental involvement. I was a student there in the 50's when it was more of an experimental school in the district. I've visited there several times recently and I'm impressed with the level of attention given the students. Most of the teachers seem to give educating the students priority, while ensuring slower students receive the attention they need. My only fault with the school is that quarters seems cramped, and the upper rear playground is literally stuffed with portables. It is a shame that in all these years a more permanent structure wasn't built to accomodate the need, rather than ancient portables, some leftover from when I attended there in the fifties. I also think some important programs lack the funding they deserve.
—Submitted by Bonnie Burke Hulse, a former student


Posted January 12, 2005

the quality of this schools academic program has gone down quite a bit over the years. this school is listed as one of the schools needing imporvement. I hope to see more parent participation and student involvement so that the children at this school can achieve higher test scores and be more preapred for their future education.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted April 18, 2004

We had never seriously considered any Oakland public school for our daughter. Like many others we were troubled by tales of lack of discipline and poor academic standards. We often drove past Glenview Elementary on our way to explore private schools such as Beacon, Northern Lights and Park Day. One day, encouraged by a PTA flyer, we walked into the school. We discovered intelligent, imaginative students; a dedicated, creative school staff; and a committed and effective PTA. Every morning, now, we walk our daughter to school. She's about to complete first grade. She is happy and thriving in this chaotic, and vital environment. We are thrilled with the quality of the cultural, social and academic learning offered by the Glenview experience. Come in, see our reopened library, admire our students' work, and feel the Glenview spirit.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 14, 2004

Exellent my son went here and he got what I believe is the greatest education possible
—Submitted by a former student


Posted March 11, 2004

'You can't hide that Glenview Pride,' Glenview's school motto! Both of my children attended and attend Glenview, this is our last year after 10 years. Glenview has one of the most diverse populations of the Oakland Public schools. The teaching staff is awesome, very low turnovers, open door policy, you are welcome at anytime to visit the school, just make sure that you stop by the main office to get a badge, they want to know who is on campus for safety reasons. Beyond the academics, they have an active PTA who put on the Science Fair, Read-A-thon (which raised enough money to secure a librarian for the school)! Now that is awesome. Its a great school, both of my children, one in high school and a 5th grader at Glenview really like the school. You have to go for yourself to just see how great this school really is...
—Submitted by Cindy Manly-Fields, a parent


Posted October 20, 2003

We just started this year, but so far, so good. Mrs. Atkins is a warm and approachable principal. Our son's kindergarten teacher is the most dedicated we've met anywhere. And a great group of parents have really improved the school in hand over the past two years.
—Submitted by Laird Harrison, a parent


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This school's
API score

872

Change from
2011 to 2012

-16

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

9 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

3 / 10


API Growth scores over time

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The state goal for API is 800. All schools that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
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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.
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This school's
API score

872

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

-16

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)

9 / 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)

3 / 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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
70%
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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
69%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
64%
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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
37%
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 Students77%
Females86%
Males68%
African American62%
Asian77%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability80%
English learner67%
Fluent-English proficient and English only79%
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)56%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate89%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students75%
Females80%
Males70%
African American48%
Asian85%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)84%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability77%
English learner67%
Fluent-English proficient and English only76%
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)61%
Parent education - college graduate79%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate81%
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 Students65%
Females72%
Males52%
African American53%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability65%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
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)36%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate75%
Parent education - declined to state50%

Math

All Students80%
Females84%
Males70%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability79%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only81%
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)82%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate83%
Parent education - declined to state75%
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 Students74%
Females83%
Males62%
African American63%
Asian65%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino62%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)94%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability75%
English learner31%
Fluent-English proficient and English only83%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented78%
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 graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state72%

Math

All Students75%
Females86%
Males62%
African American74%
Asian82%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino54%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability75%
English learner69%
Fluent-English proficient and English only76%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented78%
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 graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state74%
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 Students68%
Females76%
Males60%
African American65%
Asian67%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino53%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability69%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only79%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented64%
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 graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state65%

Math

All Students70%
Females83%
Males60%
African American70%
Asian83%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino53%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability74%
English learner36%
Fluent-English proficient and English only77%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented66%
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 graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state67%

Science

All Students60%
Females59%
Males60%
African American60%
Asian58%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability62%
English learner18%
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented57%
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 graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state56%
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
African American 35% 7%
Multiple or No Response 18% 3%
White 17% 28%
Asian 16% 8%
Hispanic or Latino 12% 49%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1% 1%
Filipino 1% 3%
Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 117%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 231%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 37% 85%
Cantonese 27% 2%
Arabic 10% 1%
Vietnamese 10% 2%
Mien (Yao) 6% 0%
All other non-English languages 5% 1%
Korean 2% 1%
Tongan 2% 0%
Turkish 2% 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 12N/A11
Average years teaching 16N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 96%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 0%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students School social worker/counselors(s)
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Visual impairments

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities
  • Garden/Greenhouse

Arts & music

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Arts (all)

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Garden/Greenhouse
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Natalie Tovani-Walchuk
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (510) 531-6668

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Standards-based
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Arts (all)
  • Global
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Visual impairments
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • None

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • AC Transit bus lines that come near Glenview include 18, 57, 58L, 657, and NL.
School facilities
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Library
  • Multi-purpose
School leaders can update this information here.

Bay Area Community Resources (after school program)

Types of activities
  • Academics
  • Arts
  • Athletics
  • Life skills
Operated by
  • Bay Area Community Resources
Days offered
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
End time
  • 6:00
Is enrollment limited to students who attend the school?
  • Yes
Website
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
More from this school
  • At Glenview Elementary School, our mission is to provide children with educational opportunities that meet them at their point of need, enable them to make academic gains at or above their grade level, and develop students into healthy adolescents. Students will become creative and critical thinkers who are caring participants in their local community and compassionate global citizens. We continuously strive to meet our mission by: 1) Offering equitable access to educational programs that foster academic achievement, a lifelong love for learning, and a passion for cross-curricular artistic expression; 2) Promoting cross-cultural understanding, interaction, and appreciation; 3) Offering our staff professional development and planning opportunities that improve the school climate, support research-based and data-driven instructional practices, and promote the growth of our instructional and support staff; 4) Working in concert with parents, guardians, caregivers, and the community; 5) Developing community partnerships for the benefit of our students, parents, and staff; and 6) Providing opportunities for engagement in social justice activities that promote service and the development of social emotional intelligence. Ultimately, Glenview's vision is that our students achieve their fullest potential. Our programs, services, parents, principal, faculty, and staff contribute to the development of all children in supporting them to achieve the educational and academic skills necessary to be active participants in the school and larger community. Our efforts result in our children learning to make informed choices about their daily lives by developing a positive sense of self, family, and community.
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4215 La Cresta Avenue
Oakland, CA 94602
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Phone: (510) 531-6677

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