About This School
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School is located in Murrieta, CA and is one of 13 elementary schools in Murrieta Valley Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 1111 students in grades K-5.
Daniel N. Buchanan 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 Daniel N. Buchanan 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.
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School had an API growth score of 865 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School's 2011 base score was 868, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Daniel N. Buchanan 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 Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Daniel N. Buchanan 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 Daniel N. Buchanan 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.
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School had an API growth score of 865 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School's 2011 base score was 868, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Daniel N. Buchanan 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 Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Murrieta Valley Unified District Spending
$7,725Per Pupil
The Murrieta Valley Unified spends $7,725 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 33% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Murrieta Valley Unified 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ysabel Barnett Elementary School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Alta Murrieta Elementary School 1.4 miles |  |
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| Nicolas Valley Elementary School 1.8 miles | |
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| Crayon Ranch Child Care Center 2.1 miles | n/a | |
| Monte Vista Elementary School 2.2 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Murrieta Valley Unified School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School40121 Torrey Pines Rd
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 696-1428
www.murrieta.k12.ca....
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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
7 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: 1111
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School had 28% 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)
Two or More Races
47%
Hispanic
35%
Asian/Pacific Islander
10%
Black
6%
White
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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23:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Dee: I live in the tract surrounding this school and am curious: Why did you remove the "blaze" from the face of the mascot? One of the traits of a "blazer" is a white marking ( often a stripe) down the face. Otherwise, they may have white on the lower legs (which you don't show because you only have the head for your logo.) It has bothered me ever since you repainted the logo. Why leave off the "blaze"?
Submitted on May 1, 2011
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