About This School
Olita Elementary School is located in La Habra, CA and is one of 5 elementary schools in Lowell Joint School District. It is a public school that serves 488 students in grades K-6.
Olita 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 Olita 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.
Olita Elementary School had an API growth score of 854 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Olita Elementary School's 2011 base score was 858, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Olita 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 Olita Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Olita 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 Olita 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.
Olita Elementary School had an API growth score of 854 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Olita Elementary School's 2011 base score was 858, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Olita 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 Olita Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Lowell Joint District Spending
$7,540Per Pupil
The Lowell Joint spends $7,540 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 35% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Lowell Joint 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Whittier Chr Schools-Maybrook Campus 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Meadow Green Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Primanti Montessori School Whi 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Carden Whittier School 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| John Foster Dulles Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Lowell Joint School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Olita Elementary School950 South Briercliff Dr
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 902-4251
www.ljsd.org/schools...
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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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TestRating
8 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: 488
47%
51%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Olita Elementary School had 31% 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
58%
White
33%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Two or More Races
2%
Black
2%
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23:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Olita Elementary School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Olita Elementary School
5
I love the teachers and the new principal in awesome. We are not in the district but we transfered our kids there because of all the wonderful things our friends told us about the school. It is a bit of a drive for us, but so worth it for the education and support our kids receive.
Submitted by a Parent on Aug 28, 2011
Olita Elementary School
Nancy Lopez: I would like to say that i am very concerned about my sons teacher i honestly don't like how she teaches my son. and I am not the only one who agrees.
Submitted on Sep 30, 2010
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