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West Side Union Elementary School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1201 Felta Rd.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
Sonoma County
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PH: (707) 433-3923
FAX: (707) 433-7341

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  • Grades K-6
  • 163 students
  • 1 school

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 2

English Language Arts
 30% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 17% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 56% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Math
 44% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 63% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2009.

Math
 59% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 53% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 63% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 54% in 2009.

Math
 26% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 54% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2009.

Math
 43% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 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.

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 CAHSEE Results

 
This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

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 CAHSEE Results By Subgroup

 
This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • 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.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Full credential100%96%
Emergency credential or waiver0%2%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching913
Average years teaching in district811
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White80%28%
Hispanic or Latino14%49%
Multiple or No Response7%3%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program114%51%
English language learners29%24%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,824$9,093
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%61%
Student and staff support5%11%
Administration21%13%
Other expenditures14%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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