About This School
Public School | Grades K-9 | Paramount Unified
Jefferson Elementary School is located in Paramount, CA and is one of 22 schools in Paramount Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 465 students in grades K-9.
Jefferson Elementary School did not make 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 Jefferson 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.
Jefferson Elementary School had an API growth score of 790 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Jefferson Elementary School's 2012 base score was 790the school meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Jefferson Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Jefferson Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Jefferson Elementary School did not make 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 Jefferson 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.
Jefferson Elementary School had an API growth score of 790 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Jefferson Elementary School's 2012 base score was 790the school meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Jefferson Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Jefferson Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Alondra 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Alondra Middle School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Abraham Lincoln School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Harry Wirtz Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Albert Baxter Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 465
48%
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Jefferson Elementary School had 92% 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
88%
Black
8%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Two or More Races
1%
White
1%
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Paramount Unified District Spending
$8,987Per Pupil
The Paramount Unified spends $8,987 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 35% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Paramount Unified District
20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Jefferson Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Paramount Unified School DistrictTest 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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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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5
TestRating
5 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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