About This School
Lake Canyon Elementary School is located in Galt, CA and is one of 6 elementary schools in Galt Joint Union Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 576 students in grades K-6.
Lake Canyon 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 Lake Canyon 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.
Lake Canyon Elementary School had an API growth score of 838 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Lake Canyon Elementary School's 2011 base score was 830 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Lake Canyon Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Lake Canyon Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Lake Canyon 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 Lake Canyon 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.
Lake Canyon Elementary School had an API growth score of 838 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Lake Canyon Elementary School's 2011 base score was 830 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Lake Canyon Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Lake Canyon Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Galt Joint Union Elementary District Spending
$8,480Per Pupil
The Galt Joint Union Elementary spends $8,480 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 31% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Galt Joint Union Elementary District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Marengo Ranch Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| River Oaks Elementary School 0.9 miles | |
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| Galt Adventist Christian School 2.1 miles | n/a | |
| Valley Christian School 2.2 miles | n/a | |
| Vernon E. Greer Elementary School 2.4 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Galt Joint Union Elementary School District
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Lake Canyon Elementary School800 Lake Canyon Ave
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-5200
www.galt.k12.ca.us
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Test Scores
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?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 576
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Lake Canyon Elementary School had 53% 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
35%
White
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Two or More Races
20%
Black
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Lake Canyon Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Kurt: The school is great, but I concur with the previous statements and would add that there is a lack of taking responsibility for wrongful actions and mistakes on the part of the administration.
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Melissa: The school is a great school but I agree lack of supervision and communication with the staff is horrible
Submitted by a Parent on Apr 30, 2009
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Sandy: it's great, but there is a lack of supervision from yard duties.
Submitted by a Parent on Mar 18, 2009
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