About This School
Pacific Union Elementary School is located in Arcata, CA and is one of 3 schools in Pacific Union Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 488 students in grades K-8.
Pacific Union 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 Pacific Union 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.
Pacific Union Elementary School had an API growth score of 801 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Pacific Union Elementary School's 2011 base score was 801the school meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Pacific Union Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pacific Union Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Pacific Union 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 Pacific Union 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.
Pacific Union Elementary School had an API growth score of 801 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Pacific Union Elementary School's 2011 base score was 801the school meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Pacific Union Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pacific Union Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Pacific Union Elementary District Spending
$7,111Per Pupil
The Pacific Union Elementary spends $7,111 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 54% on instruction, 39% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Pacific Union Elementary 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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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Trillium Charter School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Trillium Charter School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Arcata Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| Fuente Nueva Charter School 1 miles |  |
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| Coastal Grove Charter School 1 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-8
- Pacific Union Elementary School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Pacific Union Elementary School3001 Janes Rd
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4619
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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
5 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: 488
52%
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Pacific Union Elementary School had 48% 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
67%
Hispanic
19%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
7%
Two or More Races
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Black
2%
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21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Pacific Union Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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