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Halldale Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 612 students

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Posted March 23, 2012

Halldale Elem. IS a great school. The principal, faculty, and staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. Parents here understand that their involvement in their children's education is necessary. Three of my children attend Halldale Elem.and are doing fantastic.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 13, 2010

My daughter came to this school for 5 years. She has had a perfect time there. The after-school program really helped me, I didn't have to pay someone to take care out of school. She played sports and did activities while I was getting ready to pick her up.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 9, 2009

My daughter attended this school from K-2 and I loved this school. The parents are very involved and the teachers were great. She also attended the after school program and the staff was great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2007

I want to congratulate the Principal for adding to our children in Halldale an after care program, Mitch Corp. I think that is an excellent programs for our kids. The staff and the co-founder of the program is always in good care of our children, along with their school curriculum and extra activities such as arts, sports and even trips around the city to museums, recreational parks, etc... that our kids can learn history and at the same time have safe fun while we parents work. I encourage the school to continue and the parents to support this program for during school year calendar and summer break. Working parents like me is hard to find a good program along with caring staff such as this for our kids. Thank you again Halldale Principal for continuing caring in our children's academics and after care programs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2006

This is a great little elementary school. My oldest son has attended 1-5 grades. There are some really great teachers, but there are also some teachers that don't work with all personalities. The principal is terrific. She has a great connection with the kids. There isn't much for extracuricular activities. No sports or music or arts programs. They also don't have much to offer in the way of after school programs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2006

Great school with motivated teachers.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 18, 2005

The quality of the Academic Program is excellent. Both of my kids were enrolled into the Gate Program and since the 1st grade have achieved above average scores on the standardized testing. There is no longer a music program offered, but they are always putting on Musical Performances of high caliber, great coreography. Many parents are involved in the school's activitites
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2005

I think halldale is the best elementary school around the teachers are outstanding and the principle is the best anyone could ask for there is no problem to big or small she is there to help i highly recommend this school!!!!
—Submitted by DIANE RICE, a parent


Posted April 25, 2004

My 2 daughters transferred from private schools to Halldale Elementary School. I thought that they would be bored in this school because they would be too advanced. Much to my amazement and my childrens, they were challenged by their respective teachers and asked to do extra work if they already knew the material. I was extremely please with the teachers. They have a unique and interesting way to get students involved in classroom work. The teachers try to get the attention of those students who tend to lag behind. My hats off to the teachers and principal at Halldale Elementary School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 27, 2003

My son came from a private school to Halldale Ave. I felt very confident that the year was going to be a breeze, but much to my amazement my son was behind in a couple of areas. The teachers at Halldale took the time to show me where he needed to be and also referred him to after school tutoring. If it wasn't for the switch from private to public, I may have never found out accademically where my son needed to be. I've lived in the area for the past 10 years and I've seen a great cosmetic improvement in the school which I fell makes the kids fell proud to be a student of Halldale. However, I felt that the school has gotten much better in extracurricular activities, it would be nice if we had more.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2003

My sons both attend this school and seem to be excelling quite nicely! So far all the teachers are great when it comes to assisting the student reach for a higher goal, and making the student feel worthy. I believe that's what's important... giving the students the confidence to believe they themselves can succeed with work and effort. My only suggestion is to offer more extracurricular activities for the students to participate in! Overall, great work to all the teachers, administrators and students at Halldale!
—Submitted by a parent


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The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.

This school's
API score

831

Change from
2011 to 2012

-11

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

7 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

9 / 10


API Growth scores over time

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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.

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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

831

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

-11

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)

7 / 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)

9 / 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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
67%
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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
70%
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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
92%

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 63% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
47%
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 Students69%
Females76%
Males63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability72%
English learner53%
Fluent-English proficient and English only76%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate79%
Parent education - high school graduate61%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)68%
Parent education - college graduate67%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state73%

Math

All Students67%
Females66%
Males67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability71%
English learner53%
Fluent-English proficient and English only73%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate79%
Parent education - high school graduate61%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)63%
Parent education - college graduate75%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state60%
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 Students41%
Females46%
Males34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino36%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability41%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only43%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate29%
Parent education - high school graduate29%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)57%
Parent education - college graduate54%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state40%

Math

All Students69%
Females70%
Males68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino58%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability70%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only76%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate56%
Parent education - high school graduate57%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)71%
Parent education - college graduate85%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state80%
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 Students63%
Females78%
Males46%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino57%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability63%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only73%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate37%
Parent education - high school graduate71%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)78%
Parent education - college graduate83%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state47%

Math

All Students81%
Females89%
Males71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability80%
English learner63%
Fluent-English proficient and English only83%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduate74%
Parent education - high school graduate79%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)87%
Parent education - college graduate94%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state76%
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%
Females54%
Males53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino53%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability54%
English learner15%
Fluent-English proficient and English only67%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduate45%
Parent education - high school graduate58%
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 state64%

Math

All Students73%
Females77%
Males70%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability73%
English learner55%
Fluent-English proficient and English only79%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduate81%
Parent education - high school graduate84%
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 state73%

Science

All Students50%
Females51%
Males49%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability50%
English learner20%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduate48%
Parent education - high school graduate58%
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 state36%
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%
Filipino 9% 3%
White 5% 28%
African American 4% 7%
Asian 4% 8%
Multiple or No Response 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 133%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 274%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 92% 85%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 4% 1%
All other non-English languages 2% 1%
Vietnamese 1% 2%
Farsi (Persian) 0% 0%
Korean 0% 1%
Urdu 0% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 20N/A25
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 14N/A11
Average years teaching 14N/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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21514 Halldale Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
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Phone: (310) 328-3100

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