About This School
Catskill Avenue 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 Catskill Avenue 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.
Catskill Avenue Elementary School had an API growth score of 807 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Catskill Avenue Elementary School's 2011 base score was 794 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Catskill Avenue 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 Catskill Avenue Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Elementary Schools Nearby
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Dolores Street Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Two Hundred Thirty-Second Place Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Broad Avenue Elementary School 0.9 miles |  |
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| Wilmington Christian School 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Caroldale Learning Community School 1 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Los Angeles Unified School District
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Contact
Catskill Avenue Elementary School23536 Catskill Ave
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-7241
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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
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 727Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Catskill Avenue Elementary School had 75% 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)
23:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Catskill Avenue Elementary School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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School Boundaries
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About Carson, CA
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Carson | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,284 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 34 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 43% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 3.59 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 78% / 22% | 66%/33% |
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