About This School
Walnut Grove Elementary School is located in Pleasanton, CA and is one of 9 elementary schools in Pleasanton Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 703 students in grades K-5.
Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove 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.
Walnut Grove Elementary School had an API growth score of 930 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Walnut Grove Elementary School's 2011 base score was 925 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Walnut Grove Elementary School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Walnut Grove Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove 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.
Walnut Grove Elementary School had an API growth score of 930 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Walnut Grove Elementary School's 2011 base score was 925 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Walnut Grove Elementary School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Walnut Grove Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Pleasanton Unified District Spending
$9,235Per Pupil
The Pleasanton Unified spends $9,235 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 67% on instruction, 29% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Pleasanton 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 |
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| Alisal Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Lighthouse Baptist School 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Carden West School 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary School 1.5 miles |  |
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| Fairlands Elementary School 1.5 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Pleasanton Unified School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Walnut Grove Elementary School1999 Harvest Rd
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4250
www.pleasanton.k12.c...
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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
9 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: 703
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Walnut Grove Elementary School had 4% 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
72%
Asian/Pacific Islander
19%
Hispanic
5%
Two or More Races
3%
Black
1%
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23:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Walnut Grove Elementary School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Walnut Grove Elementary School
5
There is no other school like Walnut Grove. Majority of our citizens want their children to come to Walnut Grove for their education. It's a wonderful school, very family oriented. Top rated school in the district. You will love Walnut Grove like we do.
Submitted by a Parent on Mar 13, 2010
About Pleasanton, CA
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Pleasanton | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $90,859 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 34 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 40% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.72 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 73% / 27% | 66%/33% |
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