About This School
Louise Van Meter 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 554 students in grades K-5.
Louise Van Meter 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 Louise Van Meter 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.
Louise Van Meter Elementary School had an API growth score of 938 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Louise Van Meter Elementary School's 2011 base score was 931 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Louise Van Meter Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Louise Van Meter Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Louise Van Meter 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 Louise Van Meter 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.
Louise Van Meter Elementary School had an API growth score of 938 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Louise Van Meter Elementary School's 2011 base score was 931 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Louise Van Meter Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Louise Van Meter Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Los Gatos Union Elementary District Spending
$9,870Per Pupil
The Los Gatos Union Elementary spends $9,870 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hillbrook School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Blossom Hill Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| St Mary's Elementary School 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| Daves Avenue Elementary School 1.2 miles |  |
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| Alta Vista Elementary School 1.6 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Los Gatos Union Elementary School District
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Louise Van Meter Elementary School16445 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2250
www.lvm.lgusd.k12.ca...
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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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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: 554
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Louise Van Meter Elementary School had 5% 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
71%
Two or More Races
10%
Asian/Pacific Islander
10%
Hispanic
8%
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22:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Louise Van Meter Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Louise Van Meter Elementary School
5
I went to Van Meter and I really liked it. I learned what I needed to advance in my education, and all the teachers really seemed to care. They kept a nice balance between fun and work through things like their yearly "Fun and Field Day" in which the whole school goes out in teams spanning all grade levels and competes in athletic competitions, hula-hoop, dribbling soccer ball, etc. All in all, Van Meter was a great school
Submitted by a Former Student on Jul 3, 2010
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