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Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School

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  • Everyone outside the AFY has an unsolicited opinion about this school. Some...

  • this school, alice fong yu is a school i atten. it is fun and easy to make...

  • AFY is an amazing school. If you have any doubt about the value that public...

  • I Love this school.Their teachers are excellent!

  • AFY is K-8 school. The homework load increases a huge amount around 4th...

 

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Posted December 5, 2010
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Everyone outside the AFY has an unsolicited opinion about this school. Some say it's too much pressure at a young age. Others claim it's too much emphasis on homework. The truth is AFY is what the students and parents make of it. AFY is an alternative K-8 school. It's an EXCELLENT SAFE school that offers students academic challenges with a non-traditional curriculum and methods. 80% of instruction in kindergarten is in Chinese! Students and parents must embrace not only the Chinese immersion but culture wholeheartedly in order to seek the many opportunities AFY has. THIS IS NOT THE SCHOOL FOR EVERYONE. This is not the school for and English learner kid. The principal and staff are fully committed to the school and it isn't all cracking the whip. Success in public schools in not often reported; bashing public school education, however, is a national hobby in this country. As a parent, I strongly believe what AFY has accomplished, its best qualities, its culture of high expectations and emphasis on academic achievements, could serve as a model for other schools.
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Posted November 22, 2010
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this school, alice fong yu is a school i atten. it is fun and easy to make friends but also easy to make enimies for life. yes, some of the teachers are very strict but some are very kind.some will brib your kids to be good by giving them no homework or feeding them.if your kid comes home fatter then usawal then they etheir ate their friends snack or the teacher bribed them.this is a real student

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Posted November 11, 2010
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AFY is an amazing school. If you have any doubt about the value that public schools can bring, your faith will be restored by the education provided at AFY. My child is a 3rd grader. The quality and dedication of the both the teachers and principal is unrivaled by any private school based on what I know an heard about other families experience. When you consider how much budget pressure has been placed on the school in the last 4 years, it is amazing how the "body and soul" of the immersion program has been preserved. I have no complaints about the school and after 4 years and trust that the Principal will maintain the high quality of the faculty and curriculum that she has put together of the last 10 years. (I might add that I consider myself a very tough critic.)
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Posted February 3, 2010
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I Love this school.Their teachers are excellent!

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Posted October 14, 2009
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AFY is K-8 school. The homework load increases a huge amount around 4th grade. Don't expect much vacation time. The teachers give enough homework during spring, winter, summer vacations/breaks so that the kids are doing homework most of the time. It's not unusual for the kids in middle school to have 4+ hours of homework each night. This is not just a few kids, but a large majority of them. The school gets high marks for preparing the kids, granted, but balance is missing.
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Posted November 3, 2008
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school test scores show perfection. actual school has a lot to be desired. children are taught with outdated techniques and current american standards are ignored. Children are taught to pass tests, but not taught to 'learn' beyond the standardized testing, and my children were told not to look further into answers beyond what they were taught. I'd go elsewhere if I knew this earlier.
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Posted October 31, 2008
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After nine years at AFY, my daughter (who didn't particularly work up to her potential at AFY) got 5 As (1 A+) and a B in ceramics at Lincoln HS on her first report card. And she spent a LOT less time on homework at ALHS than at AFY! She (a freshman) tutors an upper classman Geometry. AFY's API scores have been No. 1 of ALL SCHOOLS in the SFUSD until the most recent period, when Lowell HS barely edged it out. Expect lots of homework--even over summer vacation! The Immersion System is a wondeful way for a child to become fluent and literate in a foreign language. For any language, it is a priceless opportunity to give to your child. Graduating 8th graders have the opportunity to visit China for two weeks during their final semester. I am glad I learned about AFY and was able to send my daughter there!
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Posted May 21, 2008
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Definitely meets and exceeds my expectations for a public school. Actually, it feels as if it is a private institution. Teacher involvment is of high standard. And parental participation is second to none.
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Posted October 18, 2007
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AFY is challenging, all classes are somewhat advanced, and the teachers don't shy away from assigning homework, even at an early age, on weekends and vacations. Although their parent involvement is extraordinary, the principal has the last say on everything, AFY can hardly be called a democracy; but it is a viable system nonetheless. Teacher quality fluctuates greatly year to year. There were definitely bad teachers, but a few great ones as well. Class size is tiny, so overall the graduating class is really close, but if you don't get along with someone, you just have to deal with it. Most cons are outweighed by the unique chance to learn a difficult language in a small-school setting.
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Posted October 10, 2007
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Students do well in school because of parents involvement. They only acknowledge their efforts but the parents put in more. They use parents to help support the school. The school likes smart kids. If your kids need help in any subject, you need to look for help elsewhere. Elementary teachers are more friendly and willing to help students. Choose at your own risk. Overall the school is great if you do not care for any extracurricular activities. They do not have much!!!
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Posted June 4, 2007
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I think this school is a great school! Friendly teachers, happy kids and another language. personally, my child teachers me some of the Chinese words she learns.
—Submitted by racheal lee, a parent

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Posted May 28, 2007
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Bottom line is the performance and behavior of the students, which history has shown is exceptional. They are consistently well-prepared for high school and have the incredible and unique opportunity to learn Chinese language and culture in an immersion environment. Standardized test results reflect tremendous success, especially notable given that most of curriculum in Cantonese or Mandarin. Traditional teaching style not for everyone. Most teachers are very effective and committed, though admittedly not all are. Parental involvement very strong for public school, but leaves room for improvement. After 9 years, we would still send our kids to AFY if we knew then what we know now.
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Posted May 27, 2007
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I think AFY is a pretty good school. It's always well organized, and if you want your child to be smart, it has AP courses for everything. AFY is great!
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Posted May 9, 2006
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AFY is not as great as a school as it s boosted to be. Appearances are deceiving. Very old fashion - this is America not China.
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Posted October 22, 2005
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Pros: -Bi-lingual -Nice facility -Strong Academics -K-8 program, no conversion neccessary Cons: -80% of instruction is in cantonese until grade 2 when it goes to 50/50. If you are a non-cantonese language speaker you cannot help your child or follow the progress -Limited arts edication available
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Posted October 3, 2005
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1.Very organized curriculum. 2.Clean all time. 3.Strong community. 4.Well communicated among teachers, the school and parents. 5.Clear, achievable expectations.
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Posted September 15, 2005
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The school is excellent academic-wise. The teachers take time for all students and spend extra time with students who need special attention. The principal is very supportive and knowledgeable. In extracurricular activities, there are music and art courses but sports-wise, it is lacking in choices. There is only basketball, no volleyball, tennis or other popular school sports. And the students' sports participation is limited, probably because of lack of choices and encouragement. The Parents Association is sadly lacking in new faces as the same parents attend the meetings every month. Wish we can involve more Chinese-speaking parents.
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Posted August 17, 2005
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It is a great school that has high API and you could learn mandarin and cantonese there. There's also a china trip for the eighth grade.
—Submitted by a former student

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Posted May 6, 2005
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School activities are great. Nice librarian, building.
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Posted May 26, 2004
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AFY is a bad school. Teachers are on emergency credentials. Principal doesn't care that if the children fall behind or not. Group of parents approached her with no avail. Unless you want your child to learn only chinese and fall behind in other aspects which will hurt them in HS, go for it. Teachers can't speak or teach the english component. Many parents pulled their child(ren) out. Teachers gave my child D's and F's for no apparent reason. They could not justify the reason when I ask why the grades. I pulled my child out into a private school, higher standards and the next semester my child got straight A's. go figure what the AFY teachers are doing. For sure not teaching properly. Beware of the school.
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English Language Arts

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

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

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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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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88%

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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

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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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95%

2010

 
 
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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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 49% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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90%

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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 32% in 2012.

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The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2012.

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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 52% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school 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 Students88%
Females88%
Males88%
African Americann/a
Asian85%
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 disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability88%
English learner89%
Fluent-English proficient and English only87%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate88%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate93%
Parent education - declined to state83%

Math

All Students97%
Females97%
Males97%
African Americann/a
Asian98%
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 disadvantaged96%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability97%
English learner97%
Fluent-English proficient and English only97%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate96%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Parent education - declined to state100%
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 Students76%
Females70%
Males85%
African Americann/a
Asian73%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability79%
English learner45%
Fluent-English proficient and English only83%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate86%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate86%
Parent education - declined to state75%

Math

All Students95%
Females92%
Males100%
African Americann/a
Asian98%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability97%
English learner91%
Fluent-English proficient and English only96%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate93%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Parent education - declined to state96%
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 Students93%
Females94%
Males92%
African Americann/a
Asian94%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability93%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only95%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate91%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students92%
Females91%
Males92%
African Americann/a
Asian97%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability92%
English learnern/a
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 graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate91%
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 Students89%
Females93%
Males84%
African Americann/a
Asian87%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability88%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only89%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate83%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate92%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students85%
Females85%
Males85%
African Americann/a
Asian87%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability86%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate79%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate92%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students72%
Females78%
Males67%
African Americann/a
Asian74%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability73%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate72%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate85%
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 Students88%
Females91%
Males83%
African Americann/a
Asian85%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability89%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only93%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate88%
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 Students91%
Females97%
Males83%
African Americann/a
Asian93%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability93%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only95%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate90%
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

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
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

English Language Arts

All Students95%
Females100%
Males91%
African Americann/a
Asian93%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability95%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only97%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate92%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Parent education - declined to state95%

Math

All Students94%
Females96%
Males91%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability93%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only95%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate92%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Parent education - declined to state90%
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

All Students89%
Females90%
Males89%
African Americann/a
Asian92%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability89%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only89%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
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 state86%

English Language Arts

All Students90%
Females93%
Males86%
African Americann/a
Asian85%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
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 graduaten/a
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 state86%

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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 disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
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

Geometry

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
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

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

All Students83%
Females79%
Males86%
African Americann/a
Asian79%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability82%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only84%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented96%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
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 state74%

Science

All Students95%
Females93%
Males96%
African Americann/a
Asian95%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability95%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only95%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
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 state91%
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 66% 8%
Multiple or No Response 13% 3%
White 10% 28%
Hispanic or Latino 5% 49%
African American 4% 7%
Filipino 2% 3%
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 119%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 227%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 74% 2%
All other non-English languages 11% 1%
Spanish 6% 85%
Vietnamese 6% 2%
Japanese 1% 0%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 1% 1%
Thai 1% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 28N/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

Language learning

Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many languages and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program school-wide for at least 25% of our population
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:40am
School end time
  • 3:30pm
School Leader's name
  • Liana Szeto
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (415) 242-2507

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Standards-based
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many languages and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program school-wide for at least 25% of our population
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs

Resources

Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Moderate street parking. Muni: 66
School leaders can update this information here.

Alice Fong Yu Elementary School GLO Before and After School Programs (after school program)

Operated by
  • Growth and Learning Opportunities
Days offered
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
Is there a fee for the program?
  • Yes
Is financial aid available?
  • Yes
Website
Phone number
  • (415) 242-8640
School leaders can update this information here.

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