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Figarden Elementary School

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Figarden Elementary School is located in Fresno, CA and is one of 74 elementary schools in Fresno Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 708 students in grades K-6.

Figarden 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 Figarden 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.

Figarden Elementary School had an API growth score of 825 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Figarden Elementary School's 2011 base score was 804 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.

In 2008, Figarden Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Figarden Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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Fresno Unified District Spending

$10,053Per Pupil

The Fresno Unified spends $10,053 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 35% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Fresno Unified District

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School Facts

Public School
Grades K-6
Fresno Unified School District

Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores

Contact

Figarden Elementary School
6235 North Brawley Ave
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 451-4480
www.fresno.k12.ca.us

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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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47%

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40%

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51%

CST Results (2008)

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English Language Arts

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48%

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Math

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55%

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52%

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39%

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66%

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English Language Arts

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37%

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62%

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

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43%

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30%

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English Language Arts

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52%

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41%

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53%

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66%

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Math

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69%

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65%

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English Language Arts

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65%

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66%

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

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59%

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35%

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56%

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English Language Arts

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55%

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41%

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56%

CST Results (2010)

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Math

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47%

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46%

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79%

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61%

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English Language Arts

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71%

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78%

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71%

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English Language Arts

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62%

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43%

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59%

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Math

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68%

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56%

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63%

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

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48%

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35%

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English Language Arts

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50%

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Math

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65%

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46%

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53%

CST Results (2011)

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TestRating
6 out of 10

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 708

45% 54%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Figarden Elementary School had 54% 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

48%

White

28%

Black

16%

Asian/Pacific Islander

American Indian/Alaskan Native

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18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Figarden Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Recent Reviews

Figarden Elementary School

Figarden Elementary is a awesome school i went there from the time i was in kindergarden to my last year as a 6th grader all the teachers were awesome and they helped me a lot and Figarden is a good school with an awesome staff and students.

Submitted by a Current Student on May 11, 2010

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