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Greenville Fundamental Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 934 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 2, 2010

Educators are excelent. School is very well organize. Parents are willing to volunteer when asked. Students are very disciphine. My son loves his teacher, and he can't wait to go to school every morning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2010

The Teacher are very good..well everything who help manage the school are very execlent..including parent they help and volenteer a lot,too..Bravo Greeville!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2010

Both My Children Come To This School... My Oldest is in the 2nd grade. It is a good school with the exception of the new traffic flow. I perferred the old way better. I have never waited so long in that school lot before. No matter how early I leave my home, I am always late to work cuz most of my time is spent waithing in the lot. Today, I literally was waiting for 20 mins. Parents are dropping their kids off on the side street in the back. It seems like it keeps getting worse. I suggust they bring the 'old' drop-off back or have that 'new' side street in the back be an entrance & an exit. This is one issue that has me wanting to switch schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2009

This is my granddaughters 6th year at Greenville. Now I have another granddaughter and a grandson in kindergarten. I have nothing but good things to say about the teachers and the school!


Posted September 4, 2009

This is my daughters' first year at Greenville. She's a kindergarten studen. So far, she loves the school, her teacher and the traffic helpers. And so do I. At this point I don't have any negative thoughts towards the school. :)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2009

I am very impressed with all the progress including the new traffic flow. Please keep up all the good works
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 27, 2009

My daughter is about to enter 2nd grade and loves Greenville. She has been there since kindergarden. It's a great school with high academic standards and strict rules. Parking and drop off/pickup always been a huge drawback but finally something has been done to ease that. A second parking lot has been built along with small side street.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2008

Greenville is a wonderful school. Most of the teachers have been teaching at Greenville for many, many years. The principal is great. The parking is horrendous, meaning there is no parking so really you cannot interact with your child's teacher or the other parents on a daily basis. These are the main drawbacks of the school. It is lacking community because the traffic and limited parking forces parents not to interact with the school environment. They simply stay in their cars and drive through to drop off their children and pick up their children. There is a select group of extremely involved parents that carry the weight of the school upon their shoulders. Out of 30 kids in my daughters class, I am the only parent that volunteers in the classroom. The school does however have high academic standards and is the best school in the Santa Ana Unified district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2007

This school is great.Teachers are friendly.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2007

Highly recommend this school for parents that care about their children's education. Parents be prepared to go back to school yourself. Lots of parent involvement. Well worth it in the end.
—Submitted by Marcela, a parent


Posted September 5, 2007

My daughter has gone to this school for 3 years now and excels in all that she does. She loves the teachers and I love the education she is receiving. They run a strict ship at this school but the kids never miss a beat! Thank you for providing what she needs both academically and socially.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 5, 2006

I feel Greenville is the best Elementary School in the Santa Ana District. My daughter was well prepared thanks to her teacher, for the STAR test this year and her scores are at the Proficient Level. This is the test results I want to see for my daughter. I am confident my daughter is getting the education she deserves through Greenville.
—Submitted by Victoria Jaramillo, a parent


Posted January 12, 2006

My granddaughter attends this school and is very excited about going to school each day. I'm amazed when I see how much she has learned in such a short time. I think the teachers are great!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 19, 2005

This school has very high expectations for students, both academically and socially. Students are expected to behave, and are shown 'good old-fashioned' manners. However, the academic curriculum is very up to date and students are encouraged to learn in many different ways. This is a very motivating school to be in, because everybody - parents, teachers, support staff - is excited about learning and being a responsible citizen.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 7, 2005

This school provides a strong educational foundation, has good parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


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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

886

Change from
2011 to 2012

-1

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

9 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

10 / 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

886

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

-1

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

9 / 10

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

10 / 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.

171 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

171 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
73%
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.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
73%
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.

165 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
90%
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.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

157 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
53%
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 Students67%
Females67%
Males67%
African Americann/a
Asian88%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disability46%
Students with no reported disability69%
English learner53%
Fluent-English proficient and English only78%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate67%
Parent education - high school graduate74%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)59%
Parent education - college graduate73%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate75%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students71%
Females70%
Males72%
African Americann/a
Asian88%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disability54%
Students with no reported disability72%
English learner61%
Fluent-English proficient and English only78%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate78%
Parent education - high school graduate64%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)62%
Parent education - college graduate85%
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 Students54%
Females55%
Males53%
African Americann/a
Asian84%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability56%
English learner50%
Fluent-English proficient and English only58%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate47%
Parent education - high school graduate49%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)52%
Parent education - college graduate59%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate83%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students72%
Females75%
Males68%
African Americann/a
Asian88%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability73%
English learner73%
Fluent-English proficient and English only71%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - not a high school graduate65%
Parent education - high school graduate81%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)66%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate83%
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%
Females90%
Males88%
African Americann/a
Asian96%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability90%
English learner78%
Fluent-English proficient and English only94%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate83%
Parent education - high school graduate90%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)84%
Parent education - college graduate97%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate100%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students94%
Females92%
Males96%
African Americann/a
Asian96%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability94%
English learner90%
Fluent-English proficient and English only96%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate77%
Parent education - high school graduate97%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)93%
Parent education - college graduate100%
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 Students78%
Females78%
Males76%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability78%
English learner55%
Fluent-English proficient and English only83%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate57%
Parent education - high school graduate86%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)73%
Parent education - college graduate87%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students82%
Females79%
Males84%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability83%
English learner69%
Fluent-English proficient and English only85%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - not a high school graduate73%
Parent education - high school graduate84%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)73%
Parent education - college graduate100%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students77%
Females68%
Males85%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability77%
English learner48%
Fluent-English proficient and English only84%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate57%
Parent education - high school graduate78%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)72%
Parent education - college graduate100%
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 76% 49%
Asian 13% 8%
White 6% 28%
Multiple or No Response 3% 3%
African American 1% 7%
Filipino 1% 3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0% 1%
Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 140%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 249%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
Spanish 83% 85%
Vietnamese 13% 2%
All other non-English languages 1% 1%
Cantonese 1% 2%
Urdu 1% 0%
Arabic 0% 1%
Chaozhou (Chiuchow) 0% 0%
Farsi (Persian) 0% 0%
Hmong 0% 1%
Khmer (Cambodian) 0% 0%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Average class size

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

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 15N/A11
Average years teaching 17N/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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3600 South Raitt Street
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Phone: (714) 558-3400

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