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Shell Beach Elementary School

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Shell Beach Elementary School is located in Pismo Beach, CA and is one of 11 elementary schools in Lucia Mar Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 385 students in grades K-6.

Shell Beach 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 Shell 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.

Shell Beach Elementary School had an API growth score of 898 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Shell Beach Elementary School's 2011 base score was 903, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.

In 2008, Shell Beach Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Shell Beach Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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Lucia Mar Unified District Spending

$8,153Per Pupil

The Lucia Mar Unified spends $8,153 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Lucia Mar Unified District

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School Facts

Public School
Grades K-6
Lucia Mar Unified School District

Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores

Contact

Shell Beach Elementary School
2100 Shell Beach Rd
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 474-3760

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Test Scores

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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?

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81%

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52%

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51%

CST Results (2008)

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85%

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English Language Arts

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78%

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54%

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47%

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Math

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78%

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53%

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44%

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English Language Arts

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65%

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51%

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53%

CST Results (2009)

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Math

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78%

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65%

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63%

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English Language Arts

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77%

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55%

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44%

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Math

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88%

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74%

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64%

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English Language Arts

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89%

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70%

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61%

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Math

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87%

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68%

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66%

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English Language Arts

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76%

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55%

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54%

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Math

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73%

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56%

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57%

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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science

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82%

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52%

state

49%

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English Language Arts

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75%

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58%

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52%

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Math

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75%

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56%

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49%

CST Results (2009)

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English Language Arts

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79%

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54%

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54%

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Math

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80%

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67%

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62%

CST Results (2010)

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English Language Arts

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68%

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45%

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44%

CST Results (2010)

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Math

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89%

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71%

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65%

CST Results (2010)

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English Language Arts

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86%

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71%

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63%

CST Results (2010)

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Math

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89%

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77%

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68%

CST Results (2010)

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English Language Arts

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73%

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66%

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58%

CST Results (2010)

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Math

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82%

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73%

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60%

CST Results (2010)

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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science

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85%

district

61%

state

56%

CST Results (2010)

change 11%

English Language Arts

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83%

district

62%

state

56%

CST Results (2010)

change 3%

Math

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77%

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60%

state

52%

CST Results (2010)

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English Language Arts

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68%

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56%

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56%

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Math

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80%

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73%

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66%

CST Results (2011)

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English Language Arts

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72%

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47%

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46%

CST Results (2011)

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Math

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87%

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70%

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68%

CST Results (2011)

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English Language Arts

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73%

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67%

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64%

CST Results (2011)

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Math

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81%

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77%

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71%

CST Results (2011)

change 8%

English Language Arts

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79%

district

68%

state

59%

CST Results (2011)

change 6%

Math

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87%

district

78%

state

63%

CST Results (2011)

change 1%

Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science

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86%

district

61%

state

58%

CST Results (2011)

change 17%

English Language Arts

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69%

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69%

state

55%

CST Results (2011)

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Math

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80%

district

65%

state

53%

CST Results (2011)

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TestRating
9 out of 10

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 385

47% 50%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Shell Beach Elementary School had 21% 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

10%

Asian/Pacific Islander

Two or More Races

Black

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19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Shell Beach Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Recent Reviews

Shell Beach Elementary School

This school is the best! I was really nervous at first! My son is a first grader and he has blossomed so much in the first 100 days of school! I cannot believe it. It is due to the patient and hardworking staff that I would like to thank! Especially to Mrs. Madalyn Flechs! She has done a wonderful job with my son. I look forward to the next 5 years there.

Submitted by a Parent on Jan 24, 2012