Valley Arts & Science Academy (Vasa)
Valley Arts & Science Academy (Vasa)
About This School
Preschool | Grades K-6 | Fresno Unified
Valley Arts & Science Academy (Vasa) is located in Fresno, CA and is one of 75 elementary schools in Fresno Unified School District. It is a charter school that serves 275 students in grades K-6.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Valley Arts & Science Academy (Vasa) 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 Valley Arts & Science Academy (Vasa)'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.
Valley Arts & Science Academy (Vasa) had an API growth score of 677 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Valley Arts & Science Academy (Vasa)'s 2012 base score was 667 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Valley Arts & Science Academy (Vasa) had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Valley Arts & Science Academy (Vasa)'s students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Valley Arts & Science Academy (Vasa) 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 Valley Arts & Science Academy (Vasa)'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.
Valley Arts & Science Academy (Vasa) had an API growth score of 677 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Valley Arts & Science Academy (Vasa)'s 2012 base score was 667 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Valley Arts & Science Academy (Vasa) had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Valley Arts & Science Academy (Vasa)'s students and teachers. more
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell Elementary School 0.3 miles |  |
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| Fresno County Special Education School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| W.E.B. Dubois Public Charter School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Akira Yokomi Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Columbia Elementary School 0.9 miles | |
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Valley Arts & Science Academy (Vasa)
This is not a school that teaches to the test. It is a school whose very emphasis is in the arts and sciences - something that schools today are dropping due to state budget constraints. Although young and limited in campus size, what makes this a gem amongst the myriad of Fresno Unified Elementary Schools is it's innovative teaching approach, leadership and staff attentiveness to it's student body. I chose this school for my child over a private academically oriented school accross town. Our choice still stands. The quality of a school is expressed in the success of it's students.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 275
48%
52%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Valley Arts & Science Academy (Vasa) had 77% 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)
Hispanic
65%
White
18%
Black
10%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
Two or More Races
1%
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Fresno Unified District Spending
$9,559Per Pupil
The Fresno Unified spends $9,559 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Fresno Unified District
18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Valley Arts & Science Academy (Vasa) had 18 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.
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TestRating
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