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Public School | Grades K-6 | Eureka City Unified

Washington Elementary School is located in Eureka, CA and is one of 5 elementary schools in Eureka City Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 505 students in grades K-6.

Washington Elementary School made AYP in 2012. 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 Washington 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.

Washington Elementary School had an API growth score of 834 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Washington Elementary School's 2012 base score was 843, however the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.

In 2010, Washington Elementary School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Washington Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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3322 Dolbeer St, Eureka, CA 95503

(707) 441-2547

http://www.eurekacityschools.org/washington.html

Eureka City Unified

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 505

52% 48%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Washington Elementary School had 45% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% 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 (2011)

White

66%

Two or More Races

12%

Hispanic

11%

Asian/Pacific Islander

American Indian/Alaskan Native

Black

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Eureka City Unified District Spending

$9,004Per Pupil

The Eureka City Unified spends $9,004 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 38% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Eureka City Unified District

24:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Washington Elementary School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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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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51%

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42%

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51%

CST Results (2008)

Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science

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67%

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49%

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46%

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English Language Arts

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62%

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37%

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53%

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Math

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79%

district

55%

state

63%

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English Language Arts

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47%

district

37%

state

44%

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Math

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73%

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58%

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64%

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English Language Arts

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62%

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56%

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61%

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Math

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71%

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61%

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66%

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English Language Arts

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61%

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50%

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54%

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Math

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55%

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39%

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57%

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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science

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63%

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54%

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49%

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English Language Arts

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63%

district

35%

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54%

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Math

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69%

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41%

state

62%

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English Language Arts

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46%

district

28%

state

44%

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Math

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72%

district

59%

state

65%

CST Results (2010)

change 13%

English Language Arts

school

54%

district

55%

state

63%

CST Results (2010)

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Math

school

80%

district

67%

state

68%

CST Results (2010)

change 7%

English Language Arts

school

57%

district

53%

state

58%

CST Results (2010)

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Math

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54%

district

47%

state

60%

CST Results (2010)

change 8%

Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science

school

58%

district

55%

state

56%

CST Results (2010)

school

73%

district

57%

state

55%

CST Results (2012)

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7 out of 10

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