About This School
Union Hill Elementary School is located in Grass Valley, CA and is one of 3 schools in Union Hill Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 668 students in grades K-8.
Union Hill 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 Union Hill 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.
Union Hill Elementary School had an API growth score of 841 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Union Hill Elementary School's 2011 base score was 856, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Union Hill Elementary School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Union Hill Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Union Hill 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 Union Hill 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.
Union Hill Elementary School had an API growth score of 841 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Union Hill Elementary School's 2011 base score was 856, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Union Hill Elementary School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Union Hill Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Union Hill Elementary District Spending
$9,084Per Pupil
The Union Hill Elementary spends $9,084 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 69% on instruction, 29% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Union Hill 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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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Union Hill Charter School 0.3 miles |  |
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| Hennessy Elementary School 1.4 miles |  |
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| Gvsd Elementary Community Day Elementary School 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| Grass Valley Charter at Bell Hill School 1.7 miles | |
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| Charis Youth Center 1.9 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-8
- Union Hill Elementary School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Union Hill Elementary School11638 Colfax Hwy
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8456
www.uhsd.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.
English Language Arts
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Reading
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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TestRating
7 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.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 668
47%
49%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Union Hill Elementary School had 28% 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)
White
90%
Two or More Races
4%
Hispanic
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Black
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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23:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Union Hill Elementary School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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