About This School
Dow's Prairie Elementary School is located in McKinleyville, CA and is one of 2 elementary schools in Mckinleyville Union Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 489 students in grades K-5.
Dow's Prairie Elementary School did not make 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 Dow's Prairie 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.
Dow's Prairie Elementary School had an API growth score of 819 in 2009. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Dow's Prairie Elementary School's 2009 base score was 839, however the school did meet its 2009 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Dow's Prairie Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Dow's Prairie Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Dow's Prairie Elementary School did not make 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 Dow's Prairie 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.
Dow's Prairie Elementary School had an API growth score of 819 in 2009. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Dow's Prairie Elementary School's 2009 base score was 839, however the school did meet its 2009 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Dow's Prairie Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Dow's Prairie Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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McKinleyville Union Elementary District Spending
$8,432Per Pupil
The McKinleyville Union Elementary spends $8,432 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 67% on instruction, 29% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about McKinleyville 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Morris Elementary School 2.2 miles |  |
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| Fieldbrook Elementary School 3.7 miles |  |
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| Pacific Union Elementary School 5.7 miles |  |
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| Trillium Charter School 6.1 miles | n/a | |
| Trillium Charter School 6.1 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- McKinleyville Union Elementary School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Dow's Prairie Elementary School3940 Dows Prairie Rd
McKinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1558
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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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6 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: 489
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Dow's Prairie Elementary School had 53% 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
73%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
17%
Hispanic
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Two or More Races
2%
Black
1%
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19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Dow's Prairie Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Dow's Prairie Elementary School
5
carmen doan: both my son and daughter have went to this school along with lots of my family and friends children it is a wonderful school with great teachers..we love the office ladies
Submitted by a Parent on Jul 25, 2011
Dow's Prairie Elementary School
Shawn Cald: This schoold is BY FAR the worst i have ever seen in my life! My Son went there for 2 years, the WORST 2 years of his life. The teachers have been reported to swear in front of the children. One teacher, Mrs.Cox, has laid her hands on my child, leaving marks on his arm.
Submitted by a Parent on Jun 8, 2011
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