McNear Elementary School
McNear Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-6 | Petaluma City Elementary
McNear Elementary School is located in Petaluma, CA and is one of 8 elementary schools in Petaluma City Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 414 students in grades K-6. See McNear Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, McNear Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about McNear Elementary School's students and teachers. more
In 2010, McNear Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about McNear Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
605 Sunnyslope Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4752
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Elementary School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Spring Hill Montessori 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Spring Hill Montessori - Middlefield Campus 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| St Vincent Elementary School 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Valley Oaks Elementary (Alternative) Elementary School 1.1 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 414
43%
57%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, McNear Elementary School had 23% 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)
White
75%
Hispanic
18%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Two or More Races
1%
Black
1%
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Petaluma City Elementary District Spending
$31,185Per Pupil
The Petaluma City Elementary spends $31,185 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 63% on instruction, 34% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Petaluma City Elementary District
22:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, McNear Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Petaluma City Elementary 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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Language
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Mathematics
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Reading
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Spelling
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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 2012 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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