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John E. Steinbeck Elementary School

Public | K-7 | 604 students

 

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Posted April 26, 2010

I love going to this school, like any other schools it had it's up and downs however it had more ups than downs than I can recall. I know the school right now is going to some hardship but the school was better served when Dr. Loya (RIP) was serving as superintendent; my class was fortunate enough to see him before he was forced to retire due to leukemia, after the school went to a talespin, but I think it's coming back to it's normalcy. Also Bob Schaar (RIP) may the school all worthwhile, Bob-o you're surely missed my friend. He was a child's best friend while being a superior supervision to the kids and always wanted to helped out anyone that need his help.


Posted April 15, 2010

i love john steinbeck because,its a great school my kids go there no gangs and its in a great area.the teachers and staff there are so nice and the teachers are good with kids.i think john steinbecj is a great school and should win.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 12, 2008

Steinbeck school does not seem to be very tentative. Parents and students are given misinformation on a daily basis. The Parent Handbook is misleading and lacks much needed information. I have requested that my son's teacher contact me over 5 times and I still have not received a response. The school lacks in communication skills and the staff are rude and disrespectful to parents and students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 3, 2008

Steinbeck school is under some new 'management'. We have a new Principal and a part-time Program Manager who work great together as a team. I see some great and much needed improvements on the way. The teachers, staff and parent involvement continue to be the best in our district.
—Submitted by Debra Grant


Posted November 29, 2007

My son had Mrs. Montes for Kindergarden last year, and she was great with the kids. She is by far the most popular, and requested teacher for that grade level, and for a reason. My son is now in 1st grade, and Mrs. Edery has been very supportive, and is a great teacher as well. John Steinbeck is a wonderful school, that has a high parent involvement, art class and music. I am very happy that Mrs. S in now our principal. She seems to be making a lot of changes to the school, and for the better. The staff seems very happy with the change, and I would highly recommend John Steinbeck for your children. I dind't rate Steinbeck 5 starts, because unfortunately they don't offer the GATE program
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2007

This school has lost it's luster since our first child attended in 1999. Unfortunately, the principle, Mr. Nava is more concerned about playing politician than attending to the deficiencies in his staff. When cornered with 'real life issues' concerning my child and how her teacher admonished her in an open forum in her classroom, he sidestepped his way around the questions (like a politician) and had his staff (teacher) only reply to 'HIM' during a conference. If you enjoy watching your child prosper and get an education, you might want to investigate a little more. The school does have some very good/great teachers.
—Submitted by Jason Lagan, a parent


Posted October 30, 2006

Overall this is a very good school if not best in the area.
—Submitted by Alec Quema, a parent


Posted May 9, 2006

My oldest son started first grade at John Steinbeck School. He has been a good student with excellent grades and has participated in the Gifted and Talented Education Program. This school's principals, teachers, and parents have all been great and this is why this school is one of the top schools in the our city. Now my younger two sons are attending this school where the teachers and parents are doing all that they can to keep the art and music programs available to our children. I love this school and I know for a fact people move to this area just to send their children to this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2006

Both of my kids have gone to this school. The education level is very high. Parents get very involved in their education. The music program is excellent. The teachers are great and very professional. I recommend steinbeck elementary to any parent that wants to have their child start in the right direction.
—Submitted by CARLOS AGUDELO, a parent


Posted October 3, 2005

Steinbeck is like a home away from home. A family. Parent involvement is phenominal. I love steinbeck
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 19, 2005

This Kindergarten class (Mrs. Montes)in this school is simply wonderful. My son went in not knowing his letters or knowing his numbers and came out reading and doing math problems! Mrs. Montes uses the most fun ways to teach the children and to keep them interested in learning. The class is so well behaved and I am sad to be moving away from this school. The children of this class illustrated a book I wrote and 100% of the proceeds go to saving the Salinas Libraries!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 24, 2005

What we like best about this school is that it is a neighborhood school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 28, 2004

Nice, local elementary school in a quiet neighborhood. Most children walk to school. The school is newer and in good condition, the teachers well qualified, and the education is pretty solid - the only problem is the district in which it operates. The top-heavy district has been increasing class sizes and reducing programs, requiring the parent group to raise money to maintain those programs. My two daughters did enjoy attending Steinbeck.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2004

Steinbeck has a strong parent support system, including the Parent Teacher Club who suppport and fully finance a full time music teacher and part time art teacher. The presence of a principal was lacking at the beginning of the school year. Classroom sizes are way to high.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 21, 2004

I am a parent who has been with this school for 9 years. My oldest is in 8th grade and has excelled in every academic opportunity because she was well prepared through her 7 years at Steinbeck. Middle schools in the Salinas area covet students from Steinbeck because of their abibilty and readiness to learn. I have had exemplary experience with the teachers and staff. Both of my children have enjoyed their experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2004

My son has gone to this school for 3 years. He loves it. The students are happy and well behaved. The PTC funds fieldtrips, the Science Learning Center, a part time Credentialed Music Teacher and and Art Teacher. They put on annual Art Show and supperb musical presentations for parents. Although the school has high test scores the district does not financial support the school in technology, fieldtrips, supplies. Parents, school staff, and the PTC are what make this and excellent, beautiful school where students are safe and happy to learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 21, 2003

Steinbeck is a beautiful school, they seem to have large parent involvement, a good PTC and even good API scores. The problem is, all of that looks good on the surface but what about attending to your individual childs needs? I have found the school is NOT equiped in any way with programs to help the individual child succeed and ensure learning success. I find teachers often seem over run, over worked and frankly out numbered with the large size class rooms. How in the world could they even have the time to see your child growing academically the way you might want? They cant. And the school cant. They are not set up with support programs, special resources or other to assist a failing child to achieve greater results. If your child goes to this school and has any learning difficulties then you can expect to pay big bucks out of pocket to send them to programs outside of the school just to get the basics they need!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 18, 2003

We've put six children through this school. Parent participation and support is high. Excellent and concerned teachers make up for district neglect and the Principal's failures. Parents demand respect and demand that children's needs are met. This school has a high turn-over rate for principals as a principal unwilling to listen to or work with parents will not be tolerated. This makes for a wonderfully supported school. Most teachers on staff work above and beyond what is expected to offer the most to their students. Class size in grades 4-6 are in fact 31-35 students, not the listed 29.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 2, 2003

Steinbeck is the best school in the Alisal School District. Besides having the highest test scores every year, the parent involvement at the school is also very high. The Parent Teacher Club(PTC) raises money every year to pay for an Art Teacher and a Music Teacher. The PTC also pays for field trips for the students. The school has the highest quality teachers and other teachers in the district continue to try to transfer into this school. The staff is very efficient considering the lack of budget they recieve from the district. The district does not support this school very well because the other schools in this district have major problems and lower test scores.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2003

The class size of the fourth thru sixth grades is not 29. It has not been there for the last two years. The classes range from 31 to 35 students in them. The principal has never once helped fix a problem unless he was made to force it by the parents confronting him. (Several times)


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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

810

Change from
2011 to 2012

+28

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

4 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

5 / 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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This school's
API score

810

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
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4 / 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)

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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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
37%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
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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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
31%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
68%
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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
68%
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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
46%

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 59% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
55%
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 86% in 2012.

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English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 62% in 2012.

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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 Students56%
Females63%
Males50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino52%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability64%
English learner47%
Fluent-English proficient and English only64%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate36%
Parent education - high school graduate68%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)55%
Parent education - college graduate63%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students63%
Females69%
Males58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disability18%
Students with no reported disability69%
English learner58%
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate73%
Parent education - high school graduate58%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)73%
Parent education - college graduate53%
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 Students52%
Females60%
Males44%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability54%
English learner43%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate47%
Parent education - high school graduate45%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students81%
Females81%
Males81%
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 disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability82%
English learner81%
Fluent-English proficient and English only81%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate73%
Parent education - high school graduate70%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)92%
Parent education - college graduate79%
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 Students59%
Females65%
Males53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino54%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability60%
English learner35%
Fluent-English proficient and English only69%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate40%
Parent education - high school graduate45%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)71%
Parent education - college graduate76%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students68%
Females71%
Males64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino62%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability68%
English learner50%
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate73%
Parent education - high school graduate50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)81%
Parent education - college graduate76%
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 Students68%
Females82%
Males52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability69%
English learner38%
Fluent-English proficient and English only77%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduate63%
Parent education - high school graduate87%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%
Parent education - college graduate72%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students69%
Females78%
Males59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability71%
English learner35%
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - not a high school graduate58%
Parent education - high school graduate80%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)57%
Parent education - college graduate83%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students57%
Females59%
Males55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino51%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability60%
English learner17%
Fluent-English proficient and English only70%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented84%
Parent education - not a high school graduate42%
Parent education - high school graduate40%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)55%
Parent education - college graduate78%
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 Students71%
Females77%
Males67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability73%
English learner33%
Fluent-English proficient and English only78%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduate64%
Parent education - high school graduate53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)77%
Parent education - college graduate81%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students56%
Females62%
Males53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability58%
English learner13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only65%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented80%
Parent education - not a high school graduate27%
Parent education - high school graduate39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)63%
Parent education - college graduate75%
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

Algebra I

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Parent education - high school graduaten/a
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Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

English Language Arts

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Math

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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 77% 51%
White 11% 27%
Asian 8% 11%
Black 3% 7%
Two or more races 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 1100%N/A54%
English language learners 233%N/A24%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 93% 85%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 3% 1%
All other non-English languages 2% 1%
Cantonese 2% 2%
Arabic 1% 1%
Vietnamese 1% 2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 24N/A25
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 17N/A11
Average years teaching 18N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 100%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 4%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Dora Salazar
Fax number
  • (831) 443-0977

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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1714 Burlington Drive
Salinas, CA 93906
Phone: (831) 753-5780

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