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Public School | Grades K-6 | Hayward Unified

Cherryland Elementary School is located in Hayward, CA and is one of 25 elementary schools in Hayward Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 807 students in grades K-6.

Cherryland Elementary School did not make 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 Cherryland 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.

Cherryland Elementary School had an API growth score of 691 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Cherryland Elementary School's 2012 base score was 693 and the school did not meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.

In 2010, Cherryland Elementary School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Cherryland Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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585 Willow Ave, Hayward, CA 94541

(510) 723-3810

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Cherryland Elementary School

Celia Romero: Great! My kids attended from 1996 - 2007. The best teachers- to name a few: Mrs. Medrano, Mrs. Zapata, Mr. Messer, Mrs. Gupta, Mr. Mendez (R.I.P.) "my kids were so lucky to have you", Good memories!

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m.s.: cherryland has the best teacher a kid would want.. my son attends cherry land and has one of the best teachers ms.burns.

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 807

48% 52%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Cherryland Elementary School had 83% 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

75%

Black

13%

Asian/Pacific Islander

White

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Hayward Unified District Spending

$9,701Per Pupil

The Hayward Unified spends $9,701 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 32% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Hayward Unified District

25:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Cherryland Elementary School had 25 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.

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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