About This School
Sonoma Mountain Elementary School is located in Petaluma, CA and is one of 5 elementary schools in Old Adobe Union Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 426 students in grades K-6.
Sonoma Mountain 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 Sonoma Mountain 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.
Sonoma Mountain Elementary School had an API growth score of 878 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Sonoma Mountain Elementary School's 2011 base score was 878the school meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Sonoma Mountain Elementary School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Sonoma Mountain Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Sonoma Mountain 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 Sonoma Mountain 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.
Sonoma Mountain Elementary School had an API growth score of 878 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Sonoma Mountain Elementary School's 2011 base score was 878the school meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Sonoma Mountain Elementary School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Sonoma Mountain Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Old Adobe Union Elementary District Spending
$8,360Per Pupil
The Old Adobe Union Elementary spends $8,360 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 68% on instruction, 29% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Old Adobe Union 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Miwok Valley Elementary School 3 miles |  |
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| la Tercera Elementary School 3.2 miles | |
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| McDowell Elementary School 3.8 miles | |
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| Grant Elementary School 3.8 miles |  |
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| Valley Oaks Elementary (Alternative) Elementary School 3.9 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Old Adobe Union Elementary School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Sonoma Mountain Elementary School1900 Rainier Circle
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4305
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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
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 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 426
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Sonoma Mountain Elementary School had 7% 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
76%
Asian/Pacific Islander
11%
Hispanic
11%
Two or More Races
1%
Black
1%
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24:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Sonoma Mountain Elementary School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Sonoma Mountain Elementary School
5
I have two children in this school. Our family is very happy here. Both of my children are working above grade level. Our teachers have given opportunities for more advanced work. I'll agree more could be done to challenge advanced children. This district's GATE program is weak. It isn't the fault of the school. There are many nice parents here and only a few bad apples.
Submitted by a Parent on Apr 12, 2011
Sonoma Mountain Elementary School
4
This school has been good to us. No one parent will have the same experience. Also, no same sibling will be the same. If your child is advanced this school will not be challenging enough. But, if your child is average these teachers will be fine. It has fun activities for everyone. Music. Next year a new principal our third. Hopefully the discipline will be better. We also have a school pending closure that hopefully will work out for everybody.
Submitted by a Parent on Mar 23, 2010
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