About This School
Mary Collins School at Cherry Valley is located in Petaluma, CA and is one of 10 schools in Petaluma Joint Union High School District. It is a charter school that serves 366 students in grades K-8.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system. See Mary Collins School at Cherry Valley's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Mary Collins School at Cherry Valley had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Mary Collins School at Cherry Valley's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system. See Mary Collins School at Cherry Valley's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Mary Collins School at Cherry Valley had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Mary Collins School at Cherry Valley's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Vista Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Harvest Christian School 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Petaluma Junior High School 1 miles |  |
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| St Vincent Elementary School 1 miles | n/a | |
| Cinnabar Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades K-8
- Petaluma Joint Union High School District
Contact
Mary Collins School at Cherry Valley1001 Cherry St
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4740
www.cherryvalleyelem...
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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.
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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Math
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Algebra I
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General Mathematics
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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Algebra I
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General Mathematics
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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Social Science Grade 8
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English Language Arts
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Math
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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: 366
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Mary Collins School at Cherry Valley had 16% 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)
White
81%
Hispanic
9%
Two or More Races
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Black
1%
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20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Mary Collins School at Cherry Valley had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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