About This School
Catalina Ventura School is located in Phoenix, AZ and is one of 15 schools in Alhambra Elementary District. It is a public school that serves 1116 students in grades K-8.
Catalina Ventura School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Catalina Ventura School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Catalina Ventura School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Catalina Ventura School's students and teachers. more
Catalina Ventura School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Catalina Ventura School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Catalina Ventura School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Catalina Ventura School's students and teachers. more
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Alhambra Elementary District District Spending
$7,226Per Pupil
The Alhambra Elementary District spends $7,226 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 33% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Alhambra Elementary District District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis the King School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| All Aboard Charter School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Barcelona Middle School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Glenview Adventist Academy 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Ocotillo School 0.8 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-8
- Alhambra Elementary District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Catalina Ventura School6331 West 39TH Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 841-7445
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Test Scores
About the TERRANOVA
What is it?
The TerraNova is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 2 through 9 are assessed in reading, language arts and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
About the AIMS
What is it?
Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading, writing and math.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: falls far below standard, approaches the standard, meets the standard or exceeds the standard. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards.
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TestRating
4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 1116
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Catalina Ventura School had 81% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Arizona had 47% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
72%
White
14%
Black
8%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
3%
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21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Catalina Ventura School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Catalina Ventura School
Corrisa Anschutz: its a very great school. they teach you everything that you would need to know. The teachers are very nice and are great at explaining things to students. i love Catalina Ventura School.
Submitted by a Former Student on Mar 14, 2012
Catalina Ventura School
it is the most amazing school in the whole world
Submitted by a Current Student on Aug 26, 2010
About Phoenix, AZ
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Phoenix | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,207 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 32 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 33% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.79 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 61% / 39% | 66%/33% |
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