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River Bluff Elementary School

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River Bluff Elementary School is located in Fresno, CA and is one of 14 elementary schools in Central Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 844 students in grades K-6.

River Bluff 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 River Bluff 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.

River Bluff Elementary School had an API growth score of 850 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. River Bluff Elementary School's 2011 base score was 817 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.

In 2008, River Bluff Elementary School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about River Bluff Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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Central Unified District Spending

$7,776Per Pupil

The Central Unified spends $7,776 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 37% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Central Unified District

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School Facts

Public School
Grades K-6
Central Unified School District

Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores

Contact

River Bluff Elementary School
6150 West Palo Alto
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-6001
www.centralusd/k12/c...

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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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56%

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57%

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English Language Arts

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65%

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English Language Arts

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49%

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English Language Arts

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66%

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61%

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89%

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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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71%

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English Language Arts

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57%

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59%

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TestRating
7 out of 10

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 844

48% 50%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, River Bluff Elementary School had 37% 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

40%

White

36%

Asian/Pacific Islander

15%

Black

Two or More Races

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25:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, River Bluff Elementary School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Recent Reviews

River Bluff Elementary School

Kerri Brandon: My two youngest daughters have been attending RB since kindergarten and they have done beautifully!!! The teachers, curriculum, staff and the school overall continually meet my children's needs and EXCEED them. They are challenged through both in class and at home!! Both girls are above average in their test scores (STAR) & I know that it is because of the dedication and commitment of the teachers to their students that makes this possible. My older daughter will be starting her sixth year at RB, and my younger daughter her third year. They love it... and so do I!!

Submitted by a Parent on Jul 19, 2010