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Capitol View Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 572 students
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4 stars

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Posted May 25, 2005
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I am a Former student when it use to be Brooks and Lucas even before they became one. And now I am a parent of a child who goes to Captiol View. The teachers have helped me and my daugther out a lot. I am a single mother in college and they help when it comes to issues at home. My daugther has learned so much. She is in preschool now and is awaiting Kintergarten. I have always loved the fact that the children have the chance to be around children not like them. Different races, languages, and disabilities. While I was in this school I learn sign langauge. Now my daugther has that chance as well as spanish. For the days ahead this will be a huge advantage. Great Job Everyone! It is great to see some of my old teachers.
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Posted January 5, 2005
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I love that Capital view has extended there school year, although they did not add days they spreaded out vacation time. Therefore my children can know stay focused on thier school work, My son started preschool not being able to express himself which was very stressful for everyone, now that he has been in speech therapy at the school he can actually explain his needs. I am so happy that my children attend school at Capitalview. I also think that it is wonderful that the children can have acess to the library after school. The school also offers a program for my two younger at home children, Parents as Teachers, a teacher from school comes to our house once a month to read and do other various activities with the children. The younger children can also go to the school on certain days to do activities there along with other children. Thanks.
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students57%
Female57%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners58%

Reading

All Students59%
Female57%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners58%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa 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 Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students32%
Female21%
Male33%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners40%

Reading

All Students39%
Female38%
Male33%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learners30%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa 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 Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students47%
Female52%
Male38%
African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learners29%

Reading

All Students45%
Female41%
Male38%
African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners29%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa 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 Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 44% 7%
White 39% 85%
Black 13% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 49%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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