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Melvin Avenue Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 654 students

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Posted October 9, 2012

A great school with a great bunch of teachers. My daughter goes to 2nd grade and has a great teacher in Ms Mati. The school ambience is perfect with lots of trees and shade. The class sizes are also managable so far this year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 3, 2011

I would like to congratulate the school Principal , he works very hard to keep Melvin clean and the education of students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2010

MY SON IS IN THE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (FOR AUTISM) @ MELVIN ELEMENTARY AND THE TEACHERS ARE THE BEST!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

this school taught my child a lot. she was constantly challenged and yet she still had a lot of fun. she excelled in test scores more than she had in any other school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2010

The students work hard. The teachers put so much of their time and inquisitivemess into planning and delivery for the students. The staff are ready to try new approaches.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 24, 2010

Melvin is a great place to teach. I love my students. The entire staff is loving and supportive.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 14, 2009

I daughter is in the SAS program and we love Melvin. Fantastic school. All the teachers she has had have always welcomed me to update me on my daughters progress as well as hear my feedback. The principal have always had time for me if there was ever a concern. The instruction is interesting, challenging, teachers go above and beyond. Character matters. My kid will be ready for middle school! Mr Grubb is a star!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

Top notch teachers! Great staff! Students who want to learn!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

This is one of the finest schools. They have a wonderful professional staff with a complete investment in the students they teach. The parents are supportive and want their children to have complete success. It is a rewarding place to work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2008

After many years of experience at this school I must say that we are blessed to have the best of the best in our teachers. The school uses technology and has continued to help its staff gain knowledge through on-going professional development. The only complaint is the lack of parent involvement in the PTA. There are a handful of parents that have worked long and hard to make the PTA special. We need more parents. Although not all teachers are capable, most are great and truly teacher because of their love for it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2006

I like the fact that the school requires uniforms for children. Mine feel very important as if they belong to a group of special children and feel they are professional students.
—Submitted by alba martinez, a parent


Posted May 6, 2005

Melvin Avenue Elementary continues to impress me. I have 2 children currently enrolled there and another that helps out in it's autistic pre-K classroom as a 'modeling' child. The teachers there are really above the norm!
—Submitted by CoralLee Humphrey, a parent


Posted December 11, 2004

My 2 daughters go to Melvin Avenue Elementary School. They are very happy there and I am happy with the care and education that they receive there. The teachers there are top rate and the Principal and Vice Principal are the best in the district. It would be hard to find a school that is as good for my kids as this one is. We are totally spoiled!
—Submitted by Coral Humphrey, a parent


Posted November 4, 2004

I have one child that has attended this school for two years. I have had positive feedback from all of the teachers whether it be good or bad. They really make it a point to get parents involved. The biggest impression I've gotten is how visible the principal has been. She greets the children first thing in the morning. The teacher make it a point to be available whenever you need to speak with them. I really love this school and will be enrolling my second child next year.
—Submitted by Annette Jaramillo, a parent


Posted September 16, 2003

I have 2 childern enrolled at Melvin Avenue Elementary School. This is my second grader's second year and my Kindergartener's first year. My second grader went to a charter school for kindergarten because I was afraid to send her to my local public school, Melvin. When the charter school closed last year I was forced to put her in Melvin Avenue Elementary for first grade. I am so glad that I was! The teachers at Melvin for the most part are warm and caring people. It is obvious that the kids love them and that they are loved back. The curriculum is standard LA Unified curriculum but is taught differently by different teachers. Bad behavior is definitely discouraged and so is teasing and name calling. The principal Mrs. Grossman loves the kids and wants the school to be the best for all of them. She is encouraging and tough, but warm as well. Parents are highly welcomed and encouraged to participate in their children's school life and that makes a difference in how children enjoy school. My only wish is that I had put my oldest daughter into Melvin for her Kindergarten year since that charter school, which is 'supposed' to be better didn't even rate a 3 with me overall!
—Submitted by Coral Humphrey, 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

765

Change from
2011 to 2012

-40

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

5 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

5 / 10


API Growth scores over time

Did this school meet the API goal this year?
The state goal for API is 800. All schools that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school did not meet its schoolwide API target for 2012.
  • This school has not yet met the state goal of 800.

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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

765

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

-40

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)

5 / 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)

5 / 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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
52%
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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
39%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
67%
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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
65%
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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
51%
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%
Females42%
Males42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability46%
English learner38%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate31%
Parent education - high school graduate50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students45%
Females38%
Males49%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino44%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability45%
English learner39%
Fluent-English proficient and English only48%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduate44%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%
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 Students36%
Females33%
Males39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino31%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Non-economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability36%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only52%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate28%
Parent education - high school graduate39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)43%
Parent education - college graduate27%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students47%
Females40%
Males55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability45%
English learner22%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate50%
Parent education - high school graduate39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%
Parent education - college graduate55%
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 Students63%
Females74%
Males53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability70%
English learner29%
Fluent-English proficient and English only85%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate54%
Parent education - high school graduate76%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students77%
Females77%
Males78%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability80%
English learner61%
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate83%
Parent education - high school graduate79%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)69%
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 Students48%
Females52%
Males43%
African Americann/a
Asian63%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino44%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability50%
English learner14%
Fluent-English proficient and English only58%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate50%
Parent education - high school graduate41%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)52%
Parent education - college graduate81%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students45%
Females48%
Males41%
African Americann/a
Asian75%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino38%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability46%
English learner27%
Fluent-English proficient and English only50%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate38%
Parent education - high school graduate31%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)52%
Parent education - college graduate75%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students47%
Females44%
Males50%
African Americann/a
Asian63%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability48%
English learner14%
Fluent-English proficient and English only56%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented95%
Parent education - not a high school graduate38%
Parent education - high school graduate31%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)61%
Parent education - college graduate81%
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 72% 49%
Asian 9% 8%
White 7% 28%
African American 4% 7%
Filipino 3% 3%
Multiple or No Response 3% 3%
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 138%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 274%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 88% 85%
Vietnamese 3% 2%
Bengali 2% 0%
Farsi (Persian) 1% 0%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 1% 1%
Khmer (Cambodian) 1% 0%
Punjabi 1% 1%
Russian 1% 0%
Urdu 1% 0%
All other non-English languages 0% 1%
Armenian 0% 1%
Cantonese 0% 2%
Gujarati 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 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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7700 Melvin Avenue
Reseda, CA 91335
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Phone: (818) 886-7171

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