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John Gomes Elementary School

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John Gomes Elementary School is located in Fremont, CA and is one of 30 elementary schools in Fremont Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 862 students in grades K-6.

John Gomes 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 John Gomes 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.

John Gomes Elementary School had an API growth score of 992 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. John Gomes Elementary School's 2011 base score was 992the school meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.

In 2008, John Gomes Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about John Gomes Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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Fremont Unified District Spending

$8,438Per Pupil

The Fremont Unified spends $8,438 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 68% on instruction, 30% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Fremont Unified District

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Mission Hills Sda Christian School 0.4 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
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Kimber Hills Academy 0.8 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Mission Valley Elementary School 1 miles		1 2 3 4 5
California School for the Deaf-Fremont 1.2 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5

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School Facts

Public School
Grades K-6
Fremont Unified School District

Made AYP
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Contact

John Gomes Elementary School
555 Lemos Lane
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3414

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Test Scores

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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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97%

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CST Results (2008)

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English Language Arts

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94%

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English Language Arts

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English Language Arts

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Math

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

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97%

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80%

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English Language Arts

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Math

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97%

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CST Results (2011)

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TestRating
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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 862

48% 50%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, John Gomes Elementary School had 2% 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)

Asian/Pacific Islander

90%

White

Two or More Races

Black

Hispanic

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22:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, John Gomes Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Recent Reviews

John Gomes Elementary School

excellent teachers. Academically ahead.

Submitted by a Parent on Jan 2, 2011

John Gomes Elementary School

I think Gomes is a wonderful school. It has fun activities and
has an excellent staff and curriculum.

Submitted on Jun 7, 2009

John Gomes Elementary School

Gomes is very green. Kids pick up garbage. 8:30- 2:35.

Submitted by a Parent on Jan 24, 2009

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