River Valley Charter School
River Valley Charter School
About This School
Preschool | Grades 7-12 | Lakeside Union Elementary
River Valley Charter School is located in Lakeside, CA and is one of 14 schools in Lakeside Union Elementary School District. It is a charter school that serves 252 students in grades 7-12.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
River Valley Charter School made 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 River Valley Charter 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.
River Valley Charter School had an API growth score of 936 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. River Valley Charter School's 2012 base score was 925 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, River Valley Charter School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about River Valley Charter School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
River Valley Charter School made 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 River Valley Charter 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.
River Valley Charter School had an API growth score of 936 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. River Valley Charter School's 2012 base score was 925 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, River Valley Charter School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about River Valley Charter School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Middle School 0.2 miles |  |
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| Mandarin Language Academy 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| National University Academy of Health Sciences 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Lemon Crest Elementary School 1.1 miles | |
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| Hill Creek Elementary School 1.3 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 252
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42%
Student Economic Level (2009)
In 2009, River Valley Charter School had 0% 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)
White
83%
Hispanic
9%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Two or More Races
1%
Black
1%
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Lakeside Union Elementary District Spending
$7,599Per Pupil
The Lakeside Union Elementary spends $7,599 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 67% on instruction, 30% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Lakeside Union Elementary District
24:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, River Valley Charter School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Lakeside Union Elementary School DistrictTest 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 CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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