About This School
Pacific Rim Elementary School is located in Carlsbad, CA and is one of 11 elementary schools in Carlsbad Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 844 students in grades K-5.
Pacific Rim 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 Pacific Rim 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 Rim Elementary School had an API growth score of 975 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Pacific Rim Elementary School's 2011 base score was 971 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Pacific Rim Elementary School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pacific Rim Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Pacific Rim 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 Pacific Rim 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 Rim Elementary School had an API growth score of 975 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Pacific Rim Elementary School's 2011 base score was 971 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Pacific Rim Elementary School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pacific Rim Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Carlsbad Unified District Spending
$8,159Per Pupil
The Carlsbad Unified spends $8,159 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 35% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Carlsbad 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Community Home Education School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Aviara Oaks Elementary School 1.8 miles |  |
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| Capri Elementary School 2.6 miles |  |
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| Kelly Elementary School 2.7 miles | |
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| Poinsettia Elementary School 2.9 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Carlsbad Unified School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Pacific Rim Elementary School1100 Camino de Las Ondas
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6200
www.carlsbadusd.k12....
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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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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: 844
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Pacific Rim Elementary School had 8% 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
69%
Two or More Races
10%
Asian/Pacific Islander
10%
Hispanic
9%
Black
1%
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25:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Pacific Rim Elementary School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Pacific Rim Elementary School
Carine Gerber: Excellent! Well organized. Superb discipline. Happy learners.
Top teachers, staff and dynamic principle. Active parents. Well kept school buildings and facilities.
Top teachers, staff and dynamic principle. Active parents. Well kept school buildings and facilities.
Submitted on Oct 27, 2010
Pacific Rim Elementary School
5
Pacific Rim Elementary really is #1! The best teachers, staff and principle ever! I would not expect better if it were a private school. My son came with some problems and is leaving in good shape ready for middle school. Thank you!
Submitted by a Parent on Jun 2, 2010
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