About This School
Caruthers Elementary School is located in Caruthers, CA and is one of 3 schools in Caruthers Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 778 students in grades K-8.
Caruthers 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 Caruthers 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.
Caruthers Elementary School had an API growth score of 776 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Caruthers Elementary School's 2011 base score was 769 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Caruthers Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Caruthers Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Caruthers 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 Caruthers 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.
Caruthers Elementary School had an API growth score of 776 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Caruthers Elementary School's 2011 base score was 769 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Caruthers Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Caruthers Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Caruthers Unified District Spending
$9,582Per Pupil
The Caruthers Unified spends $9,582 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 56% on instruction, 38% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Caruthers 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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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Alvina Elementary Charter School 4.1 miles |  |
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| Raisin City Elementary School 5.5 miles |  |
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| Riverdale Elementary School 6.6 miles |  |
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| Fipps Primary Elementary School 7 miles | |
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| Riverdale Community Day School 7 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-8
- Caruthers Unified School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Caruthers Elementary SchoolQuince and Tiller Aves.
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 864-6500
www.caruthers.k12.ca...
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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.
English Language Arts
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Reading
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29%
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29%
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Spelling
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English Language Arts
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37%
Math
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Algebra I
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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41%
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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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: 778
46%
53%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Caruthers Elementary School had 87% 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)
Hispanic
74%
White
15%
Asian/Pacific Islander
10%
Two or More Races
1%
Black
1%
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20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Caruthers Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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