About This School
Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School is located in Newhall, CA and is one of 10 elementary schools in Newhall Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 671 students in grades K-6.
Dr. J. Michael McGrath 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 Dr. J. Michael McGrath 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.
Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School had an API growth score of 883 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School's 2011 base score was 859 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Dr. J. Michael McGrath 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 Dr. J. Michael McGrath 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.
Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School had an API growth score of 883 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School's 2011 base score was 859 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Newhall Elementary District Spending
$7,676Per Pupil
The Newhall Elementary spends $7,676 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 69% on instruction, 30% on support services, 1% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Newhall 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 |
|---|---|---|
| North Valley Christian School 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Newhall Elementary School 1.1 miles |  |
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| Our Lady of Perpetual Help School 1.3 miles | n/a | |
| Trinity Classical Academy 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| Peachland Avenue Elementary School 1.7 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Newhall Elementary School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School21501 Deputy Jake Way
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 291-4090
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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
8 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: 671
46%
52%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Dr. J. Michael McGrath 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
80%
White
7%
Black
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
Two or More Races
1%
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21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School
Marlene: This school will talk parents down for a little mistake. No parent is allowed to talk back to staff the way they talk to you which is very disrespectful and rude. I took my daughter out of this school as soon as I could. She is now happy in her new school and the staff is very respectful with every parent. The staff should learn to apologize rather than accuse automatically.
Submitted by a Parent on Aug 27, 2009
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