About This School
Brandon Elementary School is located in Goleta, CA and is one of 9 elementary schools in Goleta Union Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 424 students in grades K-6.
Brandon 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 Brandon 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.
Brandon Elementary School had an API growth score of 811 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Brandon Elementary School's 2011 base score was 842, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Brandon 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 Brandon Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Brandon 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 Brandon 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.
Brandon Elementary School had an API growth score of 811 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Brandon Elementary School's 2011 base score was 842, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Brandon 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 Brandon Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Sponsored Link
Goleta Union Elementary District Spending
$11,082Per Pupil
The Goleta Union Elementary spends $11,082 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 66% on instruction, 31% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Goleta 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.
See Most Recent Test Scores
Elementary Schools Nearby
Legend:public schoolsprivate schools
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Montessori School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Ellwood Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
|
| Isla Vista Elementary School 2.1 miles | |
|
| la Patera Elementary School 2.6 miles |  |
|
| Santa Barbara Charter School 3.4 miles | |
Data Sources: CA Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
Walk Score provided by WalkScore.com.
Walk Score provided by WalkScore.com.
Contact Education.com with questions or feedback about SchoolFinder.
Please note, if you wish to speak to someone at the school, you must contact the school directly.
School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Goleta Union Elementary School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Brandon Elementary School195 Brandon Dr
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3770
California Virtual Academies
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving California students.
Learn More »Nearby Cities
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.
English Language Arts
school
53%
district
55%
state
48%
Math
school
65%
district
63%
state
59%
Language
school
52%
district
53%
state
46%
Mathematics
school
59%
district
69%
state
56%
Reading
school
39%
district
47%
state
38%
Spelling
school
52%
district
63%
state
58%
English Language Arts
school
36%
district
43%
state
37%
Math
school
58%
district
64%
state
58%
English Language Arts
school
50%
district
60%
state
51%
Math
school
39%
district
56%
state
56%
English Language Arts
school
49%
district
61%
state
44%
Math
school
47%
district
57%
state
49%
English Language Arts
school
59%
district
58%
state
42%
Math
school
43%
district
51%
state
42%
change 11%
English Language Arts
school
47%
district
54%
state
48%
change 14%
Math
school
56%
district
64%
state
59%
change 12%
Language
school
46%
district
53%
state
47%
no change
Mathematics
school
59%
district
66%
state
56%
change 5%
Reading
school
41%
district
46%
state
38%
change 6%
Spelling
school
55%
district
67%
state
60%
change 17%
English Language Arts
school
42%
district
47%
state
38%
change 5%
Math
school
55%
district
63%
state
61%
change 18%
English Language Arts
school
59%
district
63%
state
55%
change 31%
Math
school
51%
district
60%
state
61%
no change
English Language Arts
school
49%
district
58%
state
48%
change 11%
Math
school
42%
district
50%
state
51%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
50%
district
57%
state
46%
change 8%
English Language Arts
school
54%
district
60%
state
47%
change 7%
Math
school
40%
district
53%
state
44%
change 6%
English Language Arts
school
50%
district
58%
state
53%
change 5%
Math
school
53%
district
68%
state
63%
change 5%
English Language Arts
school
44%
district
52%
state
44%
change 2%
Math
school
54%
district
63%
state
64%
no change
English Language Arts
school
59%
district
67%
state
61%
change 24%
Math
school
63%
district
68%
state
66%
change 10%
English Language Arts
school
54%
district
65%
state
54%
change 12%
Math
school
47%
district
59%
state
57%
change 6%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
53%
district
63%
state
49%
change 17%
English Language Arts
school
45%
district
61%
state
52%
change 5%
Math
school
38%
district
51%
state
49%
no change
English Language Arts
school
50%
district
63%
state
54%
no change
Math
school
53%
district
72%
state
62%
change 32%
English Language Arts
school
58%
district
55%
state
44%
change 44%
Math
school
78%
district
75%
state
65%
change 27%
English Language Arts
school
75%
district
76%
state
63%
change 25%
Math
school
79%
district
75%
state
68%
change 17%
English Language Arts
school
63%
district
70%
state
58%
change 43%
Math
school
67%
district
70%
state
60%
change 8%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
57%
district
71%
state
56%
change 44%
English Language Arts
school
65%
district
74%
state
56%
change 42%
Math
school
54%
district
67%
state
52%
change 28%
English Language Arts
school
36%
district
62%
state
56%
change 6%
Math
school
56%
district
75%
state
66%
change 7%
English Language Arts
school
62%
district
61%
state
46%
change 5%
Math
school
82%
district
79%
state
68%
change 12%
English Language Arts
school
66%
district
80%
state
64%
change 5%
Math
school
75%
district
81%
state
71%
change 8%
English Language Arts
school
68%
district
74%
state
59%
change 10%
Math
school
60%
district
73%
state
63%
change 14%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
65%
district
76%
state
58%
6
TestRating
6 out of 10
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.
more...
California Virtual Academies
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving California students.
Learn More »Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 424
50%
50%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Brandon Elementary School had 45% 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
51%
White
35%
Asian/Pacific Islander
10%
Black
2%
Two or More Races
1%
Sponsored Link
20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Brandon Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Goleta Union Elementary School DistrictReview Brandon Elementary School
By clicking "Share Review", you are indicating that you have read, understood and agree to Education.com Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Recent Reviews
Brandon Elementary School
5
We have kids that attend Brandon. It's such a great school, quick problem solving that involve parents and kids. Let's our kids come out of their shells and really express themselves and find their own way. They encourage and support our kids 100% and teach them to do their own problem solving for future use. We love the relax atmosphere and family feeling you get as soon as you walk through the office door you get greeted in such a warm welcoming way by both the wonderful ladies, hard to find now in days. Our kids LOVE NELLY the "NURSE". Academically our kids have excelled. The teachers have great teaching methods and take the time to figure out what works out for each individual child. Teacher's at Brandon don't just hear from the principal when something goes wrong but also to hear her praise them. Mrs. Meyer is involved in everything! The teachers get the support they need from the principal who by the way has an open door policy for both parents and students. GO BRANDON ISLANDER'S!!
Submitted by a Parent on Jun 12, 2009
About Goleta, CA
Loading...
provided byzillow.com
© Zillow, Inc., 2008. Use is subject to Terms of Use
Today on Education.com
Five Great Snacks for Your Graduation Party 
Get Excited About Camping with These Printables and Activities BOOK PICKS
Summer Reading
Find the Letter K: Hickory, Dickory, Dock
Make a Chinese Zodiac Mask: Year of the Monkey
Letter Sounds: E
Write and Draw Sight Words: Hold
Practice Tracing the Letter U
Number 9 Coloring Page
