Clifford Elementary School
Clifford Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-8 | Redwood City Elementary
Clifford Elementary School is located in Redwood City, CA and is one of 16 schools in Redwood City Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 771 students in grades K-8.
Clifford Elementary School made AYP in 2012. 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 Clifford 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.
Clifford Elementary School had an API growth score of 814 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Clifford Elementary School's 2012 base score was 802 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Clifford 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 Clifford Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Clifford Elementary School made AYP in 2012. 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 Clifford 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.
Clifford Elementary School had an API growth score of 814 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Clifford Elementary School's 2012 base score was 802 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Clifford 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 Clifford Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Clifford Elementary School
Margaret Lavin: Clifford is a multicultural school serving students from both affluent parents and those who are low income. It is a K-8 and students are fortunate to socialize and learn with people from every cultural and financial background. It also host the CASE (Comprehensive Autism Services & Education) program for Redwood City. Even with extensive budget cuts, Clifford has maintained an API about 800. This is due to its dedicated and dynamic teachers and parent involvement.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 771
46%
54%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Clifford Elementary School had 37% 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)
Hispanic
47%
White
39%
Asian/Pacific Islander
9%
Two or More Races
2%
Black
2%
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Redwood City Elementary District Spending
$10,368Per Pupil
The Redwood City Elementary spends $10,368 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 30% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Redwood City Elementary District
22:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Clifford Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Redwood 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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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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TestRating
6 out of 10
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