About This School
Valencia Elementary School is located in Laguna Hills, CA and is one of 24 elementary schools in Saddleback Valley Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 698 students in grades K-6.
Valencia 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 Valencia 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.
Valencia Elementary School had an API growth score of 928 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Valencia Elementary School's 2011 base score was 925 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Valencia Elementary School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Valencia Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Valencia 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 Valencia 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.
Valencia Elementary School had an API growth score of 928 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Valencia Elementary School's 2011 base score was 925 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Valencia Elementary School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Valencia Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Saddleback Valley Unified District Spending
$8,023Per Pupil
The Saddleback Valley Unified spends $8,023 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 69% on instruction, 28% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Saddleback Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| St Augustine Classical Academy 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Lomarena Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Carden Academy of Basic Education 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Sonrisa School 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Linda Vista Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Saddleback Valley Unified School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Valencia Elementary School25661 Paseo de Valencia
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 830-3650
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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
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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: 698
45%
50%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Valencia Elementary School had 12% 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
70%
Hispanic
13%
Asian/Pacific Islander
10%
Two or More Races
5%
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25:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Valencia Elementary School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Valencia Elementary School
Valencia is a very hands on school. The FEW/SAME PARENTS always involved are the best you could want for your childs school. My children attended Valencia over 20 years ago. Now my grandchildren attend Valencia.
I want the general public to know that this school is what it is because of the FEW PARENTS, principal, and staff. It's not because of where our children live or how much the parents income is. IT IS THE PARENTS THAT ARE WILLING TO GIVE THEIR TIME AND VOLUNTEER NO MATTER HOW DIFFICULT OR INCONVENIENT IT IS. THEY WANT A GOOD SCHOOL EXPERIENCE FOR THE STUDENTS AND THE BEST EDUCATION IN THIS TIME OF BUDGET CUTS. GIVE THE SCHOOL AND PARENTS (FEW) A LITTLE MORE CREDIT FOR WORKING SO HARD TO GET WHAT THEY HAVE FOR THE STUDENTS.
I want the general public to know that this school is what it is because of the FEW PARENTS, principal, and staff. It's not because of where our children live or how much the parents income is. IT IS THE PARENTS THAT ARE WILLING TO GIVE THEIR TIME AND VOLUNTEER NO MATTER HOW DIFFICULT OR INCONVENIENT IT IS. THEY WANT A GOOD SCHOOL EXPERIENCE FOR THE STUDENTS AND THE BEST EDUCATION IN THIS TIME OF BUDGET CUTS. GIVE THE SCHOOL AND PARENTS (FEW) A LITTLE MORE CREDIT FOR WORKING SO HARD TO GET WHAT THEY HAVE FOR THE STUDENTS.
Submitted on Mar 30, 2010
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