About This School
Fairbanks Elementary School did not make AYP in 2008. 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 Fairbanks 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.
Fairbanks Elementary School had an API growth score of 644 in 2008. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Fairbanks Elementary School's 2008 base score was 651 and the school did not meet its 2008 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Del Paso Heights Elementary District Spending
Elementary Schools Nearby
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks Elementary School 0 miles | n/a | |
| Noralto Elementary School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Noralto Elementary School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Del Paso Heights Elementary School 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Del Paso Heights Elementary School 0.8 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Del Paso Heights Elementary School District
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Contact
Fairbanks Elementary School227 Fairbanks Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 643-8640
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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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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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Enrollment (2008)
Total: 395Student Economic Level (2008)
In 2008, Fairbanks Elementary School had 94% 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 (2008)
18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2008, Fairbanks Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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