Blossom Hill Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | Los Gatos Union Elementary
Blossom Hill Elementary School is located in Los Gatos, CA and is one of 4 elementary schools in Los Gatos Union Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 645 students in grades K-5.
Blossom Hill Elementary 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 Blossom Hill 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.
Blossom Hill Elementary School had an API growth score of 959 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Blossom Hill Elementary School's 2012 base score was 954 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Blossom Hill Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Blossom Hill Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Blossom Hill Elementary 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 Blossom Hill 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.
Blossom Hill Elementary School had an API growth score of 959 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Blossom Hill Elementary School's 2012 base score was 954 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Blossom Hill Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Blossom Hill Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
16400 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2100
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hillbrook School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Louise Van Meter Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Alta Vista Elementary School 0.9 miles | |
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| Carlton Elementary School 1 miles | |
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| South Valley Childrens Center at Carlton 1 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 645
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Blossom Hill Elementary School had 2% 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
69%
Asian/Pacific Islander
15%
Two or More Races
8%
Hispanic
7%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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Los Gatos Union Elementary District Spending
$9,028Per Pupil
The Los Gatos Union Elementary spends $9,028 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 66% on instruction, 32% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Los Gatos Union Elementary District
22:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Blossom Hill Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Los Gatos 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 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 2012 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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