About This School
William W. Orr Elementary School is located in Norwalk, CA and is one of 7 elementary schools in Little Lake City Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 431 students in grades K-5.
William W. Orr 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 William W. Orr 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.
William W. Orr Elementary School had an API growth score of 833 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. William W. Orr Elementary School's 2011 base score was 837, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, William W. Orr 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 William W. Orr Elementary School's students and teachers. more
William W. Orr 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 William W. Orr 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.
William W. Orr Elementary School had an API growth score of 833 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. William W. Orr Elementary School's 2011 base score was 837, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, William W. Orr 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 William W. Orr Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Little Lake City Elementary District Spending
$8,541Per Pupil
The Little Lake City Elementary spends $8,541 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 69% on instruction, 26% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Little Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Baptist School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Grace Christian Schools 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| New Harvest Christian School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Cresson Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Paddison Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Little Lake City Elementary School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
William W. Orr Elementary School12130 South Jersey Ave
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-7988
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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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TestRating
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: 431
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, William W. Orr Elementary School had 67% 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
84%
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6%
Black
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Two or More Races
2%
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19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, William W. Orr Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
William W. Orr Elementary School
****: this is an amazing school! has earned the blue ribbon award nationally very good
Submitted by a Parent on Jun 18, 2011
William W. Orr Elementary School
Need some feed back on k-5 room thanks.
Submitted by a Parent on Oct 12, 2010
About Norwalk, CA
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Norwalk | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,047 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 31 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 47% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 3.79 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 66% / 34% | 66%/33% |
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