About This School
la Mesa Dale Elementary School is located in La Mesa, CA and is one of 18 elementary schools in La Mesa-spring Valley School District. It is a public school that serves 411 students in grades K-5.
la Mesa Dale Elementary School made 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 la Mesa Dale 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.
la Mesa Dale Elementary School had an API growth score of 809 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. la Mesa Dale Elementary School's 2011 base score was 796 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, la Mesa Dale 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 la Mesa Dale Elementary School's students and teachers. more
la Mesa Dale Elementary School made 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 la Mesa Dale 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.
la Mesa Dale Elementary School had an API growth score of 809 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. la Mesa Dale Elementary School's 2011 base score was 796 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, la Mesa Dale 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 la Mesa Dale Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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La Mesa-Spring Valley District Spending
$9,208Per Pupil
The La Mesa-Spring Valley spends $9,208 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 32% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about La Mesa-Spring Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| College Center Montessori School 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Christ Lutheran School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| St Martin of Tours Academy 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Vista la Mesa Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| St John of the Cross School 1 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
Made AYP
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Contact
la Mesa Dale Elementary School4370 Parks Ave
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5740
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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
5 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: 411
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, la Mesa Dale Elementary School had 69% 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
37%
White
29%
Black
22%
Two or More Races
7%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
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20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, la Mesa Dale Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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la Mesa Dale Elementary School
Bill Pogue: I have been involved with this school thru La Mesa Sunrise Rotary Club for several years, teaching in KAST, pumpkin cutting, and other activities. It is a fine school. The teachers like the kids, and vice versa. The kids appear, to me, to like each other. The teaching is good; I have observed several classrooms. The administration is strongly motivated. I am glad to be involved with KAST (Kids and Seniors Together- teaching after school at school) at La Mesa Dale.
Submitted on Sep 19, 2011
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