Buena Vista Elementary School
Buena Vista Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-8 | Palmdale Elementary
Buena Vista Elementary School is located in Palmdale, CA and is one of 29 schools in Palmdale Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 742 students in grades K-8.
Buena Vista Elementary School made AYP in 2012. 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 Buena Vista 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.
Buena Vista Elementary School had an API growth score of 780 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Buena Vista Elementary School's 2012 base score was 775 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Buena Vista Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Buena Vista Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Buena Vista Elementary School made AYP in 2012. 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 Buena Vista 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.
Buena Vista Elementary School had an API growth score of 780 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Buena Vista Elementary School's 2012 base score was 775 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Buena Vista Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Buena Vista Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
37005 Hillcrest Dr, Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-4158
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Yellen Learning Center 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Chaparral Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Shadow Hills Intermediate School 0.9 miles | |
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| Mesquite Elementary School 1.2 miles |  |
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| Golden Poppy Elementary School 1.4 miles | |
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Buena Vista Elementary School
The Next Door Neighbor .: I feel I must share this awful bit of info. thiss morning . I am sure that a mandatory drug test for the teachers aides /special care aides would show one dirty test for sure. Without naming this male half hispanic,half caucasion in his early thirties . I am concerned for the safety of the children.This person has a violent tendacy and is extremely emotional. He uses Marijuana illegally every morning. Also , gives private lessons to children out of his home where he smokes and stores his illegal drugs.Working for the school district off + on for some time .How he has gotten by thus far is frightening and unjust .Please beware that we are taking this to the the top.Sorry to have to share this info. Im sure we all agree that Our Children Come First . Thank you .
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 742
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Buena Vista Elementary School had 74% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% 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 (2011)
Hispanic
72%
Black
16%
White
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Two or More Races
2%
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Palmdale Elementary District Spending
$8,619Per Pupil
The Palmdale Elementary spends $8,619 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 37% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Palmdale Elementary District
21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Buena Vista Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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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 2012 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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