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John Gill Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 455 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 9, 2011

This school has excellent teachers that really get to know the students needs and work with each child in a caring enriching environment. The Principal, Josh Griffith has been a great asset to this school! He has a great relationship with both the teachers and parents of this school, and really understands the all around needs of every student.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2010

We love John Gill. We have a vibrant community of dedicated parents, teachers, staff and students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2010

We love John Gill! Our daughter really loves her teacher.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2010

I LOVE our school because we have AMAZING teachers, a multi-age program (K-2 and 3-5), and most of all because we incorporate the Performing Arts beautifully.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 10, 2010

I love the great sense of community in our school. I also love the K-2 Multiage Program and the ability for my child to learn at her own pace and be challenged daily.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 10, 2010

The school is great because of the multi-age environment and the dedicated teaching staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 10, 2010

because of it's great K-2 program and 3-5 program. Along with committed teachers and a wonderful principal. The hardwork and dedication of the teachers and principal together make this a wonderful school to go to. Especially the involved PTA.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 10, 2010

The teachers are great. My two boys are in the K-2 program. My more mature 1st grader is challenged. My young kinder is nurtured.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 10, 2010

Both daughters have loved the K-2 program. Another has graduated to the 3-5 program. We especially love the staff, the dance program, and the 'small-town' atmosphere, even though we're in the suburbs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 10, 2010

Great school, my child loves her class and teacher.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 10, 2010

Beautiful school with great teachers! My daughter loves her school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

I love John Gill because of the wonderful teachers. The multi-age program gives a great opportunity to the older kids to mentor the younger ones. My son loves going to school every day!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

I love John Gill School because of the multi-age program where older children have an opportunity to mentor younger students. The performing arts program provides students with exposure to the arts as a complement to the classroom curriculum. The teachers are very experienced and care deeply for the students and the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2010

because the school helps the kids gain confidence in themselves and allows them to explore different areas of scholarship with all the programs available to them at the school.


Posted April 24, 2010

I love John Gill School because there are such dedicated teachers for these greatkids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

John Gill give parnents a full range of teaching styles an emphasis bases on a childs strengths or challenges. The individual teachers passion fills the staff with the energy and pride it takes to successfully teach in the challenging environment. Diversification and mixed grade classes build relatinships and community that will enhance our childrens' confidence, freinships and network as they become young adults and beyond. Parent involvement will continue to be necessary if we care about supporting our children and teachers and wish to compete at a national and global level.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

It is a dedicated to helping students do & be the best they possibly can
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

When students track with the same teacher for three years, as they do at John Gill, there is a chance to build a strong learning relationship that allows children to grow and teachers to teach to the individual child. This is only one of the things I love about this school. The teachers are passionate and have a long tenure at this school. I am sad that my child will be graduating this year, but know that he is prepared for junior high because of his experiences at John Gill.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

The multiage and performing arts program at John Gill is amazing! The community their is amazing as well. Great teachers, parents and students. This school is one of very few that offers a quality education to each and every child, regardless of their ability level. Below average, average, above or special needs, this school will have your child feeling amazing each day and will provide them with confidence in their learning and in all areas of life. I also love how the school has an amazing K-5 grade deaf and hard of hearing program on campus and how they are integrated in all that the general ed students do.


Posted April 23, 2010

My daughter is a Kindergartener and We love this school. The K-2 program is wonderful the teachers are great, and the principal is amazing.
—Submitted by a parent


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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

727

Change from
2011 to 2012

-28

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

3 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

1 / 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.

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

727

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

-28

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)

3 / 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)

1 / 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

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
37%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
58%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
33%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
47%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

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

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
41%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
38%
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 Students42%
Females59%
Males31%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino33%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)75%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disability8%
Students with no reported disability49%
English learner18%
Fluent-English proficient and English only67%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate12%
Parent education - high school graduate65%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)38%
Parent education - college graduate40%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate83%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students54%
Females62%
Males48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino41%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)90%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disability15%
Students with no reported disability60%
English learner31%
Fluent-English proficient and English only76%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate40%
Parent education - high school graduate57%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)31%
Parent education - college graduate60%
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 Students29%
Females44%
Males16%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino16%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability30%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only51%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate8%
Parent education - high school graduate27%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)38%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students56%
Females68%
Males45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino51%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability61%
English learner42%
Fluent-English proficient and English only66%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate54%
Parent education - high school graduate40%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)56%
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 Students49%
Females37%
Males61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino41%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability51%
English learner15%
Fluent-English proficient and English only82%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate37%
Parent education - high school graduate41%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)71%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students32%
Females37%
Males27%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino22%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability35%
English learner10%
Fluent-English proficient and English only54%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate10%
Parent education - high school graduate35%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)40%
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 Students49%
Females54%
Males41%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino48%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability49%
English learner17%
Fluent-English proficient and English only62%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate46%
Parent education - high school graduate46%
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 staten/a

Math

All Students62%
Females72%
Males47%
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 disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability62%
English learner54%
Fluent-English proficient and English only66%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate57%
Parent education - high school graduate62%
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 staten/a

Science

All Students49%
Females46%
Males53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino41%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability49%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only66%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate46%
Parent education - high school graduate38%
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 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 56% 49%
White 32% 28%
Asian 4% 8%
African American 3% 7%
Filipino 3% 3%
Pacific Islander 2% 1%
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 143%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 250%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 89% 85%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 3% 1%
Tongan 2% 0%
All other non-English languages 1% 1%
Arabic 1% 1%
Cantonese 1% 2%
French 1% 0%
Hebrew 1% 0%
Hindi 1% 0%
Russian 1% 0%
Samoan 1% 0%
Thai 1% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 18N/A25
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 11N/A11
Average years teaching 13N/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

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Josh Griffith
Special schedule
  • Year-round
Fax number
  • (650) 367-4359
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555 Avenue Del Ora
Redwood City, CA 94062
Phone: (650) 365-8320

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