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Marjorie Veeh Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 441 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 5, 2012

This is a great school. My daughter enjoyed going to school. Teachers are responsible and encourage kids to excel. Teachers and principals involvement with kids is great. Kids become more confident and efficient. Full five stars for the school... I highly recommend the school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2010

VEEH Elementary was an awesome experience for my son in 2009-2010 and he is bursting at the seams for the upcoming school year 2010-2011! He can't wait to go back! The school Principal and entire Staff as well as the PTA President have all done a great job with regards to VEEH. I would like to see more parent involvement. Not just with their own individual children but overall and with the PTA. The more the merrier! I have given this school 5 out of 5 stars- but would like to see the parents of the 400+ students become more involved and show up to a PTA meeting or two.... 3 parents for over 400 students is nothing short of dissapointing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 9, 2010

i think this school is realy great is because the teachers help the kids alot.the afer school program is helping kids that strugel with homwork, thay take the kids outside if it doesn't rain.thay see if the kids hav their homework done or thay can't go to club's or play.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 24, 2009

My little girl learned so much during her Pre-school year! A lot of parent involvment is encouraged. The principal is always visible, and our pre-school teacher Mrs. Galdys A. was great! The only thing I would like to see, is more diversity. I'd like for my little girl to be exposed to a diverse classroom population. I hope the Kindergaten class is more diverse, if not, I will consider moving her to Barbara Benson...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2008

Good school. Teachers and Principal are very friendly. Puts every effort to get the best out of the children.Good infrastructure and the school is equipped with the best teaching aids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2007

Excellent school, Everyone involved is focused on improving the education and bettering the community for our children. Veeh continues to improve for future generations.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2007

We just moved to tustin this is my daughters first year at veeh elementry. My family is very happy with the teacher and school.
—Submitted by Shonna Miranda, a parent


Posted January 19, 2006

Excellent School that is honestly dedicated to the children and their education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2005

My child has attended Veeh for the past five years and we have been impressed with the level of commitment the teachers and principals have had to the students. Veeh's students come from a vast variety of backgrounds. You'd never be able to tell if you walked out onto the playground because the kids have no tolerance for segregation. The staff at Veeh has taught the students to not only tolerate people with other beliefs, but to embrace them. The school has one of the biggest strings programs in the district for band. There are educational field trips at each grade level and fundraisers to help alleviate costs for these trips. The parents pitch in to help at every turn, even though many have to work one or more jobs. Veeh Elementary is the best little school no one knows about and we will miss it when my child moves on!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 6, 2004

Recently presented with the 2004 California Distinguished School award, Marjorie Veeh Elementary School has exceeded my previous expectations for the quality of education my child would receive, and I couldn't be more pleased with every aspect of our experience! This 'no frills' school has what many in this district claim to. Their 'less talk, more action' attitude is a refreshing change from our previous experience where it seemed maintaining a reputation was most important. Veeh's teachers are dedicated, and determined to bring the best out in each and every student. Principal, Mike Mattos is equally as dedicated and inspiring to the students he oversees. Mr. Mattos has been tranferred to another school next year and he will be missed by everyone. We just wanted to thank him and all the teachers at Veeh for all their hard work. It really made a difference for us!
—Submitted by a parent


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This school's
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767

Change from
2011 to 2012

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API Statewide Rank
(2011)

3 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

3 / 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.
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  • This school has not yet met the state goal of 800.

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This school's
API score

767

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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

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Change from 2011 to 2012
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API Statewide Rank
(2011)

3 / 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)

3 / 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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
37%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
49%

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 48% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
36%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
62%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
50%
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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
25%
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 Students28%
Females29%
Males29%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino30%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability30%
English learner26%
Fluent-English proficient and English only32%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate11%
Parent education - high school graduate28%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)35%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students54%
Females49%
Males60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino58%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability54%
English learner63%
Fluent-English proficient and English only42%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate47%
Parent education - high school graduate44%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)70%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students21%
Females27%
Males16%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino16%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged18%
Non-economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability22%
English learner19%
Fluent-English proficient and English only23%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate6%
Parent education - high school graduate27%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)25%
Parent education - college graduate23%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students58%
Females61%
Males56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability62%
English learner60%
Fluent-English proficient and English only56%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate59%
Parent education - high school graduate53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)68%
Parent education - college graduate54%
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 Students36%
Females41%
Males31%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino38%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Non-economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability36%
English learner27%
Fluent-English proficient and English only47%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)48%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students47%
Females50%
Males44%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino40%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability47%
English learner38%
Fluent-English proficient and English only59%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate35%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)65%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students53%
Females53%
Males52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino48%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability53%
English learner32%
Fluent-English proficient and English only72%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate39%
Parent education - high school graduate45%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)62%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state58%

Math

All Students49%
Females51%
Males47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability51%
English learner43%
Fluent-English proficient and English only55%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate29%
Parent education - high school graduate55%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)65%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state50%

Science

All Students49%
Females43%
Males54%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino44%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Non-economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability49%
English learner36%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate35%
Parent education - high school graduate59%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)54%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state42%
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 72% 49%
Asian 9% 8%
White 7% 28%
Multiple or No Response 6% 3%
African American 5% 7%
Filipino 1% 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 151%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 268%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 87% 85%
Vietnamese 3% 2%
All other non-English languages 2% 1%
Bengali 2% 0%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 2% 1%
Gujarati 1% 0%
Hindi 1% 0%
Khmer (Cambodian) 1% 0%
Korean 1% 1%
Punjabi 1% 1%
Ilocano 0% 0%
Urdu 0% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 11N/A11
Average years teaching 13N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 100%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 0%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
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1701 San Juan Street
Tustin, CA 92780
Phone: (714) 730-7544

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