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Almond Elementary School

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Almond Elementary School is located in Fontana, CA and is one of 32 elementary schools in Fontana Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 673 students in grades K-6.

Almond 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 Almond 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.

Almond Elementary School had an API growth score of 792 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Almond Elementary School's 2011 base score was 768 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.

In 2008, Almond 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 Almond Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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Fontana Unified District Spending

$9,758Per Pupil

The Fontana Unified spends $9,758 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 56% on instruction, 40% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Fontana Unified District

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Elementary Schools Nearby

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School Name distance	TestRating	Community Rating
East Heritage Elementary School 0.6 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Redwood Elementary School 0.7 miles		1 2 3 4 5
West Heritage Elementary School 0.8 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Montessori Child Development Center 0.8 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Hemlock Elementary School 1.2 miles		1 2 3 4 5

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School Facts

Public School
Grades K-6
Fontana Unified School District

Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores

Contact

Almond Elementary School
8172 Almond Ave
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5130
www.fusd.net

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Nearby Cities

Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Cucamonga, Rancho Cucamo, Bloomington, Alta Loma, Rialto, Mira Loma, Rch Cucamonga, Ontario, Verdemont, Sn Bernrdno, SN Bernrdno, Upland, Riverside, San Bernardin more...

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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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42%

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English Language Arts

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47%

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English Language Arts

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58%

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Math

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

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English Language Arts

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Math

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38%

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41%

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TestRating
4 out of 10

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 673

49% 51%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Almond Elementary School had 88% 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

85%

White

Black

Asian/Pacific Islander

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23:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Almond Elementary School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Martha Castro: This school is great,good,and fun for my kid all my kids went there and I have one there now and they love it a lot.This a great school for the grades Preschool through Sixth.

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