About This School
Beach Elementary School is located in Piedmont, CA and is one of 3 elementary schools in Piedmont City Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 339 students in grades K-5.
Beach Elementary School made 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 Beach 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.
Beach Elementary School had an API growth score of 959 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Beach Elementary School's 2011 base score was 968, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Beach Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Beach Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Beach Elementary School made 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 Beach 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.
Beach Elementary School had an API growth score of 959 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Beach Elementary School's 2011 base score was 968, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Beach Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Beach Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Piedmont City Unified District Spending
$11,941Per Pupil
The Piedmont City Unified spends $11,941 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 66% on instruction, 33% on support services, 1% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Piedmont City Unified 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Avenue Elementary School 0.4 miles |  |
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| School of Saint Leo the Great 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Pacific Boychoir Academy 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Archway School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Vita Academy 0.6 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Piedmont City Unified School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Beach Elementary School100 Lake Ave
Piedmont, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666
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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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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: 339
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Student Economic Level (2009)
In 2009, Beach Elementary School had 0% 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
63%
Asian/Pacific Islander
22%
Two or More Races
5%
Hispanic
5%
Black
4%
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18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Beach Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Beach Elementary School
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Graeme Blackmore: Beach School has an excellent curriculum. The student body are more diverse compare to the other elementary schools in Piedmont. In addition, the students are smartest as well. Beach students scored the highest according to the API. I highly recommend Beach School.
Submitted by a Parent on Oct 5, 2009
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