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Searles Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 720 students

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Posted September 12, 2012

I appreciate Mr. Kahn who is second grade teacher .My daughter just came from India and I was worried how she will pickup and adjust in new culture . Mr. Kahn helped her a lot and also bring her upto good speed . Now she love this school and very comfortable in study.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 17, 2011

this is a great school, kids first rocks Miss Betty the best . Mrs Spaegel Kinder teacher the best kindest nicest ever!!!! originally was going to send to Guy emmanuel but the KInder was only half day Searle was full day, so here we are and im sooo glad i did wonderful staff!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2010

The staff, parents, and students try their best with what they have to be the best they can be to make the community a better place for everyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2010

It has wonderful students & a GREAT community that is always willing to help! The students always TRY THEIR BEST!!!! ANd they are always so nice to each other!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 13, 2006

My son is finishing his kindergarten year this week and he and I really enjoyed the teachers and other staff members.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 13, 2006

My child was here from kindergarten thru 2nd grade. I have never seen so much dedication among teachers as I have seen here. The school tries very hard and has a very kind and patient staff. Their gettogethers and events are a lot of fun.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 10, 2006

Searles is a great school. The students are taught to be respectful of everyone, good values, good teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 15, 2005

Searles teachers provide wonderful foundation for life long learning. Great School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2005

The school and its staff are very exceptional. They try so very hard to make every student a success. My daughter is in the school and she loves it. The progress she made this year (1st grade) was immense. The school has great programs and strict policies when it comes to discipline. They organize a lot of seminars and 'get togethers ' for parents and the school. They are fun. I sometimes am sad to see the low parents involvement. I would definitely reccomend this school to anybody.
—Submitted by Leslie Quadros, a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

We transferred our son to Searles 3 years ago from a private school. Many parents go through the decision making process of private vs. public education. We are glad to report that it was the best decision with no regrets. The academics, teaching staff, learning programs, etc. have provided a broad scope of activities and a safe environment for personal growth and quality education.
—Submitted by Debora Hill, a parent


Posted June 26, 2003

I am an involved parent at Searles Elementary School. Searles works hard every day on character education with last year's focus of Responsibility Begins with Me. Spirit Assemblies monthly, A student leadership council program, Fine Arts program, after school homework clubs, Healthy Start State preschool on site, Hot Breakfast and lunch program, busing, Kids First childcare program on site, wonderful teachers, a great principal and support staff. We also have a science, music, p.e., media, speech, reading specialist on site. We have a Severely Handicapped class, Autistic class and a mainstream program that is fantastic. We have a an active parent group too! Searles test scores are lower than they should be, but in my opinion, this due to the fact that part of our attendance area is lower income housing with Mexican Emmigrants that are english learners attending the school. But families at Searles are participating more than ever with their child's education and how they can make this community a better place. Last year we had 1 to 2 well attended family activites at the school each month. Searles families take educating their children as a partnership. The staff is also working hard for the children at Searles.


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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

749

Change from
2011 to 2012

-14

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

3 / 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 did not meet its schoolwide API target for 2012.
  • This school has not yet met the state goal of 800.

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In addition to schoolwide API scores, each student subgroup receives an API score.
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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

749

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

-14

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)

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)

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.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
41%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
60%

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

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

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
48%
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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
43%
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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
32%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
45%
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 Students46%
Females54%
Males37%
African Americann/a
Asian44%
Filipino75%
Hispanic or Latino41%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability48%
English learner23%
Fluent-English proficient and English only64%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate35%
Parent education - high school graduate33%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)56%
Parent education - college graduate65%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students71%
Females77%
Males63%
African Americann/a
Asian72%
Filipino92%
Hispanic or Latino66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability73%
English learner59%
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate65%
Parent education - high school graduate61%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)78%
Parent education - college graduate82%
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 Students26%
Females23%
Males29%
African Americann/a
Asian25%
Filipino45%
Hispanic or Latino22%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Non-economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability27%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only45%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate17%
Parent education - high school graduate15%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)44%
Parent education - college graduate29%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students50%
Females47%
Males53%
African Americann/a
Asian75%
Filipino45%
Hispanic or Latino48%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability50%
English learner24%
Fluent-English proficient and English only68%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate30%
Parent education - high school graduate41%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)56%
Parent education - college graduate76%
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%
Females65%
Males40%
African Americann/a
Asian75%
Filipino58%
Hispanic or Latino46%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability54%
English learner28%
Fluent-English proficient and English only65%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate22%
Parent education - high school graduate52%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)58%
Parent education - college graduate70%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students42%
Females42%
Males42%
African Americann/a
Asian75%
Filipino58%
Hispanic or Latino33%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability41%
English learner27%
Fluent-English proficient and English only49%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate37%
Parent education - high school graduate32%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)42%
Parent education - college graduate57%
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 Students51%
Females60%
Males44%
African Americann/a
Asian53%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino44%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability53%
English learner8%
Fluent-English proficient and English only66%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate28%
Parent education - high school graduate52%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)63%
Parent education - college graduate59%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students39%
Females44%
Males35%
African Americann/a
Asian67%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino33%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability40%
English learner19%
Fluent-English proficient and English only46%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate20%
Parent education - high school graduate41%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)47%
Parent education - college graduate47%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students53%
Females58%
Males49%
African Americann/a
Asian47%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino52%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability54%
English learner19%
Fluent-English proficient and English only65%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate36%
Parent education - high school graduate63%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)57%
Parent education - college graduate53%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic or Latino 53% 49%
Multiple or No Response 12% 3%
Asian 10% 8%
Filipino 8% 3%
African American 7% 7%
White 6% 28%
Pacific Islander 4% 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 144%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 248%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 71% 85%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 5% 1%
Punjabi 5% 1%
All other non-English languages 4% 1%
Vietnamese 4% 2%
Cantonese 3% 2%
Farsi (Persian) 2% 0%
Arabic 1% 1%
Gujarati 1% 0%
Hindi 1% 0%
Samoan 1% 0%
Urdu 1% 0%
Burmese 0% 0%
Ilocano 0% 0%
Lao 0% 0%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 0% 1%
Tongan 0% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 12N/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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33629 15th Street
Union City, CA 94587
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Phone: (510) 471-2772

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