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Los Alamitos Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 715 students

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5 stars

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Posted April 27, 2010

The school is like an extended family. The parents and teachers go above and beyond to ensure that our children get the best possible education in spite of continuous budget cuts. It seems that all parents and teachers are unselfish with their time and really put a lot of effort into working together to provide an amazing learing environment for our children. I am pround to be a part of the Los Alamitos family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

Amazing school. Wonderful teachers, and alot of parent participation. I feel lucky to have had both my children attend Los Alamitos.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

Los Alamitos school has been such a blessing for our family. The parents and teachers are wonderful and make sure that our kids get a first class education
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

Our four children attended in the 70's and 80's and now our grandaughter in 2010 and another to follow next year! Over all of these years, Los Alamitos has never failed the precious children entrusted into their care. The parental support has remained consistent and amazing throughout the history of this wonderful school. Beginning with it's first Principal (Bruce Bondelie), the bar was set high for the teachers and staff and they have never dissappointed. The environment is one of nurture, mutual respect, challenge and love. Our family is proud to be among it's strong history.


Posted April 27, 2010

Blue Ribbon School, clean and very academic. Love the upgrades to field and track.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

Los Alamitos is everything a school should be: a fantastic resource for the children, a caring and trusted place for the parents, and a center point for the community. The teachers, administrators, and parent volunteers make Los Alamitos a fantastic place for the kids. Long live great public schools!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

Los Alamitos puts the kids first, that is what I love about our school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

Los Alamitos is a great place to go to school because the kids are focused on learning and the parents are committed to supporting an environment that is diverse and supportive. I also love the upgrades to the ball field and track.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

great teachers, committed staff, concerned and active parents=succesful students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

Teachers work hard to provide an excellent education. High parent participation and concern. Wonderful environment to nurture students and make good citizens.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

I LOVE working at this school! The staff is great to work with, the parents are more involved than any other school I have seen. Everyone rallies together to provide the best learning environment possible for the students!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

Parents and staff work well together to ensure that every child can be successful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

I volunteer heavily at this school. The interaction between staff and parents is execptional. So many great programs for our kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

Great teachers and parents really step up when needed, and are very active in their kids lives.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

Having nephews in this school, we have seen that the teachers are extremely dedicated and work to keep interest of students high and to help the students promote their community and school spirit.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

It is a wonderful community that focuses on academics, art, music, reading, love of learning, and in being a good citizen. There is so much participation in the school it is impressive and inspiring. I can't recommend it highly enough.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

My Grandson attended Los Alamitos and my Granddaughter is at Los Alamitos school. I am very inpressed with the teachers and activities for the students. Los Alamitos is a wonderful school.


Posted April 27, 2010

When our family was in the market for a new home, we chose our neighborhood primarily because of Los Alamitos. We had heard and then did the research to verify some of the great things we had been told. It wasn't just the test scores that we were interested in. The teachers and family involvement is what really impressed us. There are so many parents that volunteer to help wherever it is needed. The key is that the teachers and families care so much about the success of this school and are willing to do whatever it takes to make it a successful learning environment. The additional programs and activities that are offered are a definite bonus. We currently have two children at the school so I guess the best way to guage that Los Alamitos is a 'Great School' is the growth, development, success and happiness that I have seen in my children along the way.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

Best school with great staff and active and caring parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

Los Alamitos is known for its school pride and overwhelming parent participation. We are very fortunate to have such great teachers and faculty at our school that make it a great place to learn for out children and volunteer for our parents.
—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

937

Change from
2011 to 2012

+13

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

10 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

2 / 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

937

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)

10 / 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)

2 / 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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%
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.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
78%
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.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
87%

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.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
88%

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 Students84%
Females84%
Males85%
African Americann/a
Asian97%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability85%
English learner69%
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)71%
Parent education - college graduate79%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate96%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students91%
Females88%
Males93%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)93%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability91%
English learner92%
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 graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)79%
Parent education - college graduate87%
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 Students90%
Females91%
Males89%
African Americann/a
Asian90%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)91%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability91%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only91%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)77%
Parent education - college graduate87%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students94%
Females91%
Males97%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability94%
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)92%
Parent education - college graduate94%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate98%
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%
Females87%
Males91%
African Americann/a
Asian94%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability89%
English learner47%
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)71%
Parent education - college graduate90%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate95%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students91%
Females89%
Males93%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)94%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability90%
English learner63%
Fluent-English proficient and English only95%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)79%
Parent education - college graduate88%
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 Students77%
Females86%
Males70%
African Americann/a
Asian85%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability78%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only81%
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 graduate78%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate90%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students79%
Females84%
Males74%
African Americann/a
Asian95%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino57%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability79%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only81%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented98%
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 graduate78%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate94%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students86%
Females90%
Males84%
African Americann/a
Asian90%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)91%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability87%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only91%
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 graduate92%
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
White 59% 28%
Asian 18% 8%
Hispanic or Latino 14% 49%
Multiple or No Response 3% 3%
African American 2% 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 19%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 28%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 14N/A11
Average years teaching 16N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 100%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 0%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
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6130 Silberman Avenue
San Jose, CA 95120
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Phone: (408) 535-6297

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