About This School
Joe Stefani Elementary School is located in Merced, CA and is one of 14 elementary schools in Merced City Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 510 students in grades 3-5.
Joe Stefani 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 Joe Stefani 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.
Joe Stefani Elementary School had an API growth score of 780 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Joe Stefani Elementary School's 2011 base score was 784 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Joe Stefani Elementary School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Joe Stefani Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Joe Stefani 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 Joe Stefani 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.
Joe Stefani Elementary School had an API growth score of 780 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Joe Stefani Elementary School's 2011 base score was 784 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Joe Stefani Elementary School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Joe Stefani Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Merced City Elementary District Spending
$8,953Per Pupil
The Merced City Elementary spends $8,953 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 31% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Merced City 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary School 0.3 miles |  |
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| McSwain Elementary School 2.6 miles |  |
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| Leontine Gracey Elementary School 2.6 miles |  |
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| Valley Community School 2.7 miles |  |
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| Merced City School District Community Day 2.7 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 3-5
- Merced City Elementary School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Joe Stefani Elementary School2768 Ranchero Lane
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 724-2500
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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
4 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: 510
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Joe Stefani Elementary School had 86% 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)
Hispanic
59%
Asian/Pacific Islander
21%
White
14%
Black
6%
Two or More Races
1%
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23:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Joe Stefani Elementary School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Joe Stefani Elementary School
this school is horrible!! they give detentions for everything! you forgot your name on your paper? dentention! you need to use the restroom during class?? detention! parent teacher communication is non existent even when requested many times to both teachers and vice principal. my daughters teacher is not at all welcoming or nurturing... the amount of homework she gives is dependant on her mood. my daughter went from loving school to absolutely hating school. nightmare of a school!
Submitted by a Parent on Dec 7, 2011
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