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Alamo Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 530 students

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5 stars

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2010:
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Posted September 27, 2009

Great programs --like making a You Tube puppet show with the kids writing, reading & puppeting- Total kid production


Posted September 22, 2009

Parental involvement makes this school great. They focus on the basics too.


Posted September 22, 2009

Diversed school with great teachers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2009

Alamo has a wonderful dedicated staff, a new enthusiastic principal, and a parent group that is awesome!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2009

Alamo School has fabulous teachers and a a highly engaged group of parents that has provided an excellent educational experience for my daughters
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2009

Excellent Teachers & Parents Participation


Posted September 21, 2009

It's a great school in terms of teachers, faculties, students, parents and more ...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2009

Great teachers and engaged parents
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2009

Iv'e watched the children at Alamo and both the children and the teachers seem truly interested in furthering the learning process.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2009

Community, excellence, individuality
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

Best teachers! They provide individual instruction to my gifted children, they not only teach the curriculum but connect with the students. They motivate students to find and discover beyond the curriculum. They made a true difference for my children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

The best teacher, parents and programs
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

The teachers, the community, the neighborhood!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

Good extracurricular programs, P.E., music, art, dance, etc.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

Alamo is a great community of kids, teachers, parents, and alumni. Our 2 children have had wonderful formative experiences here, and our high schooler enjoys returning for school functions.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

Alamo has a great group of dedicated teachers who serve the children with love and dedication. They are wonderful role models.


Posted September 20, 2009

A fantastic, magical educational community of professionals, every parent's dream for their children, an amazing teaching experience for me. Alamo is an original!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

best school, teachers and parents around
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2009

My daughter keeps telling me she enjoys school and loves her teachers at Alamo!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2009

The Principle, The Parents and They Kids - it's such a community.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

909

Change from
2011 to 2012

+13

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

9 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

3 / 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 met all student subgroup API targets for 2012

This school's
API score

909

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

+13

Change from 2011 to 2012
Comparing the API Growth to the Base shows whether or not this school’s test score performance improved between Spring 2011 and Spring 2012. The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools. Schools scoring below an 800 are given at least a 5 point target for the next year.
API Statewide Rank
(2011)

9 / 10

API Statewide Rank (2011)
The API Statewide Rank ranges from 1 to 10. A rank of 10, for example, means that the school’s API fell into the top 10% of all schools in the state with a comparable grade range. The 2011 rank is based on results from tests students took in Spring 2011.
API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

3 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)
The API Similar Schools Rank ranges from 1 to 10. It shows how the school compares to other schools with similar student demographic profiles. The California Department of Education uses parent education level, poverty level, student ethnicity and other data to identify similar schools.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
75%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
82%
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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%
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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students77%
Females89%
Males63%
African Americann/a
Asian80%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability80%
English learner73%
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 graduate88%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)76%
Parent education - college graduate69%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate82%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students87%
Females93%
Males80%
African Americann/a
Asian93%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability91%
English learner83%
Fluent-English proficient and English only91%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate81%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)94%
Parent education - college graduate84%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate88%
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 Students64%
Females76%
Males53%
African Americann/a
Asian62%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability65%
English learner28%
Fluent-English proficient and English only76%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%
Parent education - college graduate79%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate71%
Parent education - declined to state75%

Math

All Students83%
Females85%
Males82%
African Americann/a
Asian85%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability83%
English learner63%
Fluent-English proficient and English only90%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate83%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)67%
Parent education - college graduate95%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate82%
Parent education - declined to state85%
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 Students83%
Females88%
Males75%
African Americann/a
Asian85%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability84%
English learner59%
Fluent-English proficient and English only89%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate75%
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate87%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate84%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students78%
Females82%
Males72%
African Americann/a
Asian83%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability78%
English learner53%
Fluent-English proficient and English only85%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate75%
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate74%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate84%
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 Students90%
Females90%
Males90%
African Americann/a
Asian89%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)95%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability92%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only95%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented97%
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 graduate92%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate96%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students88%
Females86%
Males90%
African Americann/a
Asian89%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)85%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability89%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only91%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate92%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate88%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate96%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students82%
Females81%
Males83%
African Americann/a
Asian78%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)95%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability84%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate85%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate96%
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
Asian 62% 8%
White 19% 28%
Multiple or No Response 10% 3%
Hispanic or Latino 5% 49%
Filipino 2% 3%
African American 1% 7%
Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 130%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 234%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
Cantonese 50% 2%
All other non-English languages 11% 1%
Spanish 10% 85%
Russian 7% 0%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 5% 1%
Vietnamese 4% 2%
Japanese 3% 0%
Arabic 2% 1%
Punjabi 2% 1%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 1% 1%
Indonesian 1% 0%
Portuguese 1% 0%
Thai 1% 0%
Toishanese 1% 0%
Ukrainian 1% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 23N/A25
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 19N/A11
Average years teaching 20N/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

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Blue Ribbon School

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
Music
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing and written arts
  • Dance

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:40 am
School end time
  • 2:40
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Herbert S. Packer
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (415) 750-8434

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Standards-based
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Moderate street parking. Muni: 1, 29
School leaders can update this information here.

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
Music
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing arts
  • Dance

Alamo Elementary School - Richmond District After School Collaborative (after school program)

About the program
  • RDASC's mission is to improve the quality of life in its community by providing youth and their families with affordable afterschool environments that are safe, fun, art enriching, academically enhancing and culturally relevant.  Enrollment is limited to 60 students.
Operated by
  • Richmond District Neighborhood Center
Days offered
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
Is there a fee for the program?
  • Yes
Website
Phone number
  • (415) 751-6600
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Parent involvement
  • Parents and community participate in the pta, school site council (ssc), foundation, alumni association, and volunteer program. the ssc meets regularly to plan, implement, and evaluate the school's programs. directed by volunteer coordinators, parents work in classrooms, library, sensory motor, field trips, garden, computer program, hospitality, and school newspaper.
School leaders can update this information here.

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250 23rd Avenue
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