About This School
Old River Elementary School is located in Bakersfield, CA and is one of 19 elementary schools in Panama-buena Vista Union School District. It is a public school that serves students in grades K-6.
Old River 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 Old River 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.
Old River Elementary School had an API growth score of 854 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Old River Elementary School's 2011 base score was 835 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Old River Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Old River Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Old River 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 Old River 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.
Old River Elementary School had an API growth score of 854 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Old River Elementary School's 2011 base score was 835 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Old River Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Old River Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Panama-Buena Vista Union District Spending
$8,100Per Pupil
The Panama-Buena Vista Union spends $8,100 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 63% on instruction, 33% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Panama-Buena Vista Union 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 |
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| Old River Elementary School 0 miles | n/a | |
| Sing Lum Elementary School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Leo B. Hart Elementary School 0.9 miles |  |
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| St John's Lutheran School 1 miles | n/a | |
| Christa McAuliffe Elementary School 1.1 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Panama-Buena Vista Union School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Old River Elementary School9815 Campus Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7009
www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us
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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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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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In 2008, Old River Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Old River Elementary School
Stefanie Meier: I love this school, and I am thankful that my son attends school there. The Staff is WONDERFUL! The school promotes good deeds, kindness with the children, respect, and rewards the children for doing so. This is a WONDERFUL school for children to attend.
Submitted by a Parent on May 21, 2010
Old River Elementary School
5
My kids have been going here for 2 years. I LOVE it!! It is a great school. The teachers are nice, the office workers are nice as well. I have also love the parent club, they do so many fun things for the kids and their families.
Submitted by a Parent on May 21, 2010
Old River Elementary School
Ofelia Jimenez: I think they have a wonderful staff. Everybody feells welcome to help and our children feell and receive a wonderful environment to develope in.
Submitted by a Parent on May 28, 2009
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