About This School
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International is located in Indio, CA and is one of 22 elementary schools in Desert Sands Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 901 students in grades K-5.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International 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 Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International'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.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International had an API growth score of 867 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International's 2011 base score was 868, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International's students and teachers. more
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International 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 Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International'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.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International had an API growth score of 867 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International's 2011 base score was 868, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International's students and teachers. more
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Desert Sands Unified District Spending
$8,684Per Pupil
The Desert Sands Unified spends $8,684 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Desert Sands Unified 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon School 0.3 miles |  |
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| Summit High School 1.6 miles | n/a | |
| James Madison Elementary School 1.8 miles | |
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| Carrillo Ranch Elementary School 1.8 miles |  |
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| Palm Desert Learning Tree Elementary School 2 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Desert Sands Unified School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International45250 Dune Palms Rd
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 200-3720
www.dsusd.us
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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?
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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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: 901
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International 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
49%
Hispanic
40%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
Two or More Races
2%
Black
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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24:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International
5
Jessica Friedman: I love our school has so much to offer the kids!
Submitted by a Parent on Jan 15, 2012
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International
5
Sandra Picard: We have been very happy with the school.
Submitted by a Parent on Aug 8, 2009
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