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Anderson (Alex) Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 617 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 27, 2012

Anderson is getting a new Principal this 2012-2013 School year and has a Home & School Club with the board in place for parent involvement. The teacher's and staff remain the BEST assets. Since this school is one of only a few in this district that has Special Day Classes, in addition to ESL learners, our API is affected yet still up in the high 700's which shows what a awesome job they do. If you are a involved parent in any way, your student will have GREAT success and if not, luckily our teachers care.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2010

Anderson is a very nurturing school, The entire staff have one thing in common, the children are their first priority. The principal is by far the best principal I have come in contact with. Overall GREAT SCHOOL!!


Posted February 23, 2010

The staff is amazing and cares for all students. A very positive place to be! The kids are great, but parent involvement could be better.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted December 19, 2008

i am not happy with the faculty at the school. there is no support or positiveness at all. I am looking forward to transferring my child to another school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2008

My boy just entered the kindergarten. His teacher is wonderful. The new principal is awesome. Hope that during this year Andreson school will increase API scores and will get better rating. Really good school with a winnig team !
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2008

My son just joined the kindergarten. His teacher is wonderful. The new principal is awesome. Hope that during this year Andreson school will increase API scores and will get better rating. Really good school with a winnig team !
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 16, 2007

Several of the parents/teachers lack respect for the children. The Principal only listens but not hears what you have to say.
—Submitted by an administrator


Posted November 2, 2005

All 3 of my children have attended or are currently attending Anderson. All 3 are GATE students and we've had great years at Anderson. There's a couple of teachers I'll request my children not get, but they've always been very accomodating to my request. 2 of my kids were in the Merger Community and I'm sorry they've discontinued the program before my 2nd could complete it and my 3rd could have a chance to begin it. However, I understand and my kids are still excelling in their learning. The office staff is also quite wonderful. The ladies (Georgia, Luanne, Irene, etc.)are always very kind and willing to help the parents and the students. They rock!
—Submitted by Cindy, a parent


Posted August 28, 2005

My sone goes to grade 1 and his tacher is very good.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 19, 2005

The academic programs are some of the best around, teachers are involved and caring and spend time with their students to ensure understanding of the lessons. The principal is very involved with the teachers, classes, and students. She provided a stamp club and other lunchtime opportunities for students and brought a lot of student support by bringing science camp, student council, peacebuilders, and interactive assemblies to our school. Our school encourages all students to excel and wants to see the arts and sciences continue to be important as the students also learn and meet standards set by the state. I am very happy that my child attends Anderson and have heard the same from most parents. It is a positive, safe, and exciting place for my child to learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2005

Anderson is well organized and provides a wonderful learning environment for students. The teachers are familiar with all of the students in attendance. I found it easy to work with the teachers and the principle has been most understanding and proactive in the school.
—Submitted by Michelle, a parent


Posted March 31, 2005

I am happy with the quality of the teachers in this school. My son has made steady progress in all areas of academia.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2003

The teachers and staff at Alex Anderson work hard to help all students meet the state standards and still make school a safe and fun place to be. Parents are asked to be active participants in their children's education and I have always felt welcome and an important part of my child's educational success. Teachers are highly qualified and teach the new standards so that our children will succeed in future years. The Principal is actively involved on a daily basis and I have seen her in classrooms almost every day. Safety is also a priority at Anderson. Outside doors are kept locked and recesses are adequately covered. Teachers and the principal also help before and after school with the traffic so that students may arrive and depart safely. My children are aware of the rules in the classroom and the school and we feel that positive behavior is a priority at Anderson. This year they are using the Peace Builders Program and will focus on positive and preventative alternatives to use when disagreements occur. We will be practicing them at home as well.I am glad my children are attending Anderson and know that they will be well-prepared for Junior High when they leave.
—Submitted by a parent


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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

798

Change from
2011 to 2012

+15

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

4 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

1 / 10


API Growth scores over time

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

API Growth scores by subgroup

In addition to schoolwide API scores, each student subgroup receives an API score.
Did this school meet all the API goals for student subgroups this year?
The state goal for the API is 800. All the student subgroups at a school that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school did not meet all student subgroup API targets for 2012

This school's
API score

798

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

+15

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)

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)

1 / 10

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

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

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
61%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
60%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
58%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

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

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
51%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

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

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
32%
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 Students58%
Females50%
Males63%
African Americann/a
Asian83%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino26%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability63%
English learner54%
Fluent-English proficient and English only64%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate65%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)45%
Parent education - college graduate85%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students67%
Females62%
Males71%
African Americann/a
Asian87%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino43%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability73%
English learner61%
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 graduate73%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)59%
Parent education - college graduate85%
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 Students42%
Females49%
Males32%
African Americann/a
Asian50%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino22%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability43%
English learner24%
Fluent-English proficient and English only53%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate57%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)32%
Parent education - college graduate45%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students70%
Females63%
Males77%
African Americann/a
Asian85%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability70%
English learner66%
Fluent-English proficient and English only72%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate86%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)65%
Parent education - college graduate64%
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 Students66%
Females65%
Males68%
African Americann/a
Asian80%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino45%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability64%
English learner57%
Fluent-English proficient and English only71%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)72%
Parent education - college graduate76%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students58%
Females53%
Males64%
African Americann/a
Asian67%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino38%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)85%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability55%
English learner45%
Fluent-English proficient and English only63%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate56%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)56%
Parent education - college graduate71%
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 Students64%
Females68%
Males60%
African Americann/a
Asian81%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability68%
English learner20%
Fluent-English proficient and English only77%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented96%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate68%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)58%
Parent education - college graduate83%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students76%
Females75%
Males77%
African Americann/a
Asian94%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability76%
English learner47%
Fluent-English proficient and English only85%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate75%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)78%
Parent education - college graduate75%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students67%
Females65%
Males70%
African Americann/a
Asian88%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability71%
English learner40%
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate63%
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

English Language Arts

All Students62%
Females65%
Males57%
African Americann/a
Asian85%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino43%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability63%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented88%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate61%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)71%
Parent education - college graduate53%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students53%
Females57%
Males46%
African Americann/a
Asian70%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino31%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability53%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only66%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented92%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)58%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic or Latino 48% 49%
Asian 23% 8%
White 19% 28%
African American 4% 7%
Filipino 3% 3%
Multiple or No Response 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 139%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 251%N/A52%
Source: 1 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Source: 2 NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 6N/A11
Average years teaching 8N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 97%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 0%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
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5800 Calpine Drive
San Jose, CA 95123
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Phone: (408) 225-6556

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