About This School
Sitting Bull Elementary School is located in Apple Valley, CA and is one of 12 elementary schools in Apple Valley Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 610 students in grades K-5.
Sitting Bull Elementary 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 California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Sitting Bull Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Sitting Bull Elementary School had an API growth score of 837 in 2010. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Sitting Bull Elementary School's 2010 base score was 836 and the school did meet its 2010 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Sitting Bull Elementary School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Sitting Bull Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Sitting Bull Elementary 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 California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Sitting Bull Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Sitting Bull Elementary School had an API growth score of 837 in 2010. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Sitting Bull Elementary School's 2010 base score was 836 and the school did meet its 2010 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Sitting Bull Elementary School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Sitting Bull Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Apple Valley Unified District Spending
$7,280Per Pupil
The Apple Valley Unified spends $7,280 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Apple Valley Unified 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 California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Vista Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| Valley Christian Schools 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Crosswalk: Hesperia Experiential Learning Pathways School 1.6 miles |  |
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| Endeavour School of Exploration 2.2 miles | |
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| Oxford Preparatory School 2.3 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Apple Valley Unified School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Sitting Bull Elementary School19355 Sitting Bull Rd
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-1481
www.avusd.org
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling 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.
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TestRating
7 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 California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 610
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Sitting Bull Elementary School had 58% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% 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)
White
45%
Hispanic
37%
Black
11%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
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23:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Sitting Bull Elementary School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Sitting Bull Elementary School
5
Seth: Excellent teachers, who are very interested in the scholastic progress of their students.
Submitted by a Parent on Nov 6, 2008
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