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John O. Tynes Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 757 students

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4 stars

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2010:
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Posted April 19, 2013

This school is excellent in so many areas: dedicated teachers who teach with great fervor and creativity, outstanding activities/assemblies/field trips, and supportive PTA. The school has a good percentage of English learners and there is a really great Special Ed program. These students' test scores however are reflected in the overall scores even though there is so much improvement year to year...but if you think about it that reflects the wonderful teaching! Anyway, we have enjoyed it here!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2011

As a new Tynes parent of a 1st & 5th grade GATE student, I am highly pleased with several aspects regarding this campus. The staff is highly trained & extremely motivated, often going above & beyond what is expected of them. Next is the principal & her relationship with the PTA, who have an incredible support system & unity that truly makes a difference for the students under their care. Furthermore, the test scores have gone up significantly & this school feeds into Kraemer Junior High & Valencia High School (with its IB program/current wait list). Lastly, the modernizations have made this school more aesthetically pleasing, safe, & a pleasure for children to be instructed in.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 23, 2011

Wow! Impressive gain in test scores this year. Love all the new accelerated programs too.


Posted March 14, 2011

This school is great but there are a few major problems. My daughter goes to this school and gets bullied alot. Also some maybe most of the kids wear inapropriate clothes like REAL short shorts. Also i heard my daughter say one of her classmates kissed a girl! THAT IS UNACCEPTABLE! I mean the kids are having girlfriends and boyfriends! OH AND the kids that are trying to be all like that and having boyfriends and girlfriends at such a young age are A BAD INFLUENCE ON MY DAUGHTER! ONE OF THEM ASKED MY DAUGHTER OUT!!!!


Posted August 20, 2010

Test scores did not meet state level again. Teachers are great, but they need better support from a Principal that will work to place academics at the top of the school's priority list, in addition to special needs and ESL students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2009

Tynes is a school with an dedicated group of teachers who are highly professional. They truly care for each student and their individual success. Parents are very supportive and we have a great PTA that does a tremendous job. Students don't just develop academically, but grow in all areas.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted January 5, 2009

25 years ago I started 2nd grade at Tynes. My 7year old started Pre-K in the Neighborhood Kid Program in 2005. This program pairs up 'Normal' kids with Autistic and other special needs children in a preschool environment and is just one of the many outstanding programs that make this school exceptional. We had to be approved for an interdistrict transfer when the district was split to keep her in Tynes. Both my daughter and I are very proud to be Tynes Tigers and my two younger children can not wait until they get their chance! Although the school is going thru a much needed remodel and all the classes are in portables the staff is doing a phenominal job working together to make everything as easy as possible and keep us parents informed. We look forward to the future of this truely outstanding elementary school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 27, 2008

Great staff, great eviroment, got an inner district transfer just to get my kids into this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 20, 2008

great teachers, staff and academic program
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 2, 2008

We have been extremely pleased with John O Tynes elementary. The teachers have really gotten to know my child well and communicate with me regularly about his progress. The staff and administration have been professional and caring. We truly feel Tynes offers both an academic and caring environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2005

Tynes Elementary School is an excellent school. They have a wonderful staff of dedicated teachers, administrators, and volunteers. Everyone is focused on meeting student needs, and ensuring a sound education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2005

We've been very pleased with the level of education that students at John Tynes Elementary School receive. The staff is excellent, and the school offers a tremendous amount of activities and programs that greatly benefit those students. We highly recommend John Tynes to parents seeking a solid academic and nurturing environment for their children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2005

It looks like Tynes is making great strides and improvement in their academic programs. The school is in the process of trying to become a Gate/Magnet school. The schools API scores have improved dramatically over the past few years. In addition, the school is undergoing a physical renovation of the next summer, improving classroom facilities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 19, 2003

The attention that my child received at Tynes was beyond excellent. It is an environment that we will sadly miss.


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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

822

Change from
2011 to 2012

-10

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

7 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

6 / 10


API Growth scores over time

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

API Growth scores by subgroup

In addition to schoolwide API scores, each student subgroup receives an API score.
Did this school meet all the API goals for student subgroups this year?
The state goal for the API is 800. All the student subgroups at a school that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school did not meet all student subgroup API targets for 2012

This school's
API score

822

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)

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)

6 / 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.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
43%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
63%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
31%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
49%
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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
81%

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.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
49%
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 59% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
54%
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%
Females59%
Males50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino40%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability58%
English learner36%
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate32%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)62%
Parent education - college graduate64%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate83%
Parent education - declined to state50%

Math

All Students66%
Females71%
Males61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability70%
English learner54%
Fluent-English proficient and English only83%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)69%
Parent education - college graduate64%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate83%
Parent education - declined to state62%
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 Students44%
Females43%
Males44%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino40%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Non-economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability43%
English learner20%
Fluent-English proficient and English only61%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate67%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate45%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state35%

Math

All Students65%
Females65%
Males65%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability67%
English learner48%
Fluent-English proficient and English only78%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate75%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate64%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state59%
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 Students60%
Females60%
Males62%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino49%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability63%
English learner32%
Fluent-English proficient and English only79%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate50%
Parent education - high school graduate38%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate94%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate93%
Parent education - declined to state53%

Math

All Students75%
Females75%
Males75%
African Americann/a
Asian94%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)91%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability77%
English learner57%
Fluent-English proficient and English only86%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate57%
Parent education - high school graduate76%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate94%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
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 Students63%
Females60%
Males68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino49%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)94%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability67%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate23%
Parent education - high school graduate46%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)64%
Parent education - college graduate87%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Parent education - declined to state57%

Math

All Students63%
Females60%
Males66%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)94%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability65%
English learner14%
Fluent-English proficient and English only78%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate20%
Parent education - high school graduate31%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)64%
Parent education - college graduate87%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate93%
Parent education - declined to state63%

Science

All Students51%
Females50%
Males52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino31%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)94%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability52%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only64%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate8%
Parent education - high school graduate46%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)36%
Parent education - college graduate65%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Parent education - declined to state45%
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 Students64%
Females67%
Males61%
African Americann/a
Asian92%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino53%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability65%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate27%
Parent education - high school graduate53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate89%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state72%

Math

All Students58%
Females61%
Males56%
African Americann/a
Asian83%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino45%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)62%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability60%
English learner13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate18%
Parent education - high school graduate40%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate94%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state63%
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 71% 49%
White 14% 28%
Asian 7% 8%
Multiple or No Response 5% 3%
Filipino 2% 3%
African American 1% 7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0% 1%
Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 141%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 270%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 94% 85%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 1% 1%
Indonesian 1% 0%
Japanese 1% 0%
Rumanian 1% 0%
Vietnamese 1% 2%
Arabic 0% 1%
Armenian 0% 1%
Cantonese 0% 2%
Gujarati 0% 0%
Korean 0% 1%
Russian 0% 0%
Somali 0% 0%
Urdu 0% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 12N/A11
Average years teaching 14N/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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735 Stanford
Placentia, CA 92870
Phone: (714) 996-5550

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