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Marigold Elementary School

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Marigold Elementary School is located in Chico, CA and is one of 19 elementary schools in Chico Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 565 students in grades K-6.

Marigold 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 Marigold 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.

Marigold Elementary School had an API growth score of 831 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Marigold Elementary School's 2011 base score was 843, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.

In 2008, Marigold Elementary School had 27 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Marigold Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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Chico Unified District Spending

$8,376Per Pupil

The Chico Unified spends $8,376 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 68% on instruction, 28% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Chico Unified District

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Loma Vista School 0.1 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Chico Oaks Adventist School 0.7 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Sierra View Elementary School 0.7 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Blue Oak Charter School 1 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Neal Dow Elementary School 1.2 miles		1 2 3 4 5

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School Facts

Public School
Grades K-6
Chico Unified School District

Did not make AYP
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Contact

Marigold Elementary School
2446 Marigold Ave
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3121

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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?

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CST Results (2008)

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English Language Arts

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78%

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71%

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English Language Arts

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68%

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Math

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69%

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CST Results (2011)

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TestRating
6 out of 10

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 565

45% 50%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Marigold Elementary School had 33% 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

74%

Hispanic

12%

Asian/Pacific Islander

Two or More Races

Black

American Indian/Alaskan Native

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27:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Marigold Elementary School had 27 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Recent Reviews

Marigold Elementary School

Chris Bennor: My children have been going to Marigold for two years now. As a former President of the Board of Trustees of their old elementary school and a credentialed teacher, I think I'm a fairly decent judge of schools. All in all, Marigold is excellent. It's a basic, old-fashioned school. Kids are held to high standards, the school administration takes care of their own, parents are involved in the school, etc. My boys are doing well we're all pleased with the quality of education they're receiving.

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