About This School
Valley Vista Elementary School is located in Bonita, CA and is one of 46 elementary schools in Chula Vista Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 502 students in grades K-6.
Valley Vista Elementary School made 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 Valley Vista 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.
Valley Vista Elementary School had an API growth score of 850 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Valley Vista Elementary School's 2011 base score was 831 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Valley Vista 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 Valley Vista Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Valley Vista Elementary School made 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 Valley Vista 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.
Valley Vista Elementary School had an API growth score of 850 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Valley Vista Elementary School's 2011 base score was 831 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Valley Vista 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 Valley Vista Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Chula Vista Elementary District Spending
$8,784Per Pupil
The Chula Vista Elementary spends $8,784 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Chula Vista 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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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Allen (Ella B.) Elementary School 0.9 miles |  |
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| Penn Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| Lee Elementary School 1 miles | |
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| Clear View Charter School 1 miles |  |
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| St Michael Academy 1.1 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Chula Vista Elementary School District
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Valley Vista Elementary School3724 Valley Vista Way
Bonita, CA 91902
(619) 479-7171
www.cvesd.org/valley...
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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: 502
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Valley Vista Elementary School had 35% 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
40%
Hispanic
38%
Asian/Pacific Islander
12%
Black
5%
Two or More Races
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Valley Vista Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Valley Vista Elementary School
Carla: My daughter Is performing very well in school and she loves everything about her school. The teachers really care about their students. Some go as far as helping the children with their homework after school.
Submitted by a Parent on Dec 1, 2009
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