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Pony Express Elementary School

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Pony Express Elementary School is located in Sacramento, CA and is one of 69 elementary schools in Sacramento City Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 409 students in grades K-6.

Pony Express 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 Pony Express 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.

Pony Express Elementary School had an API growth score of 862 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Pony Express Elementary School's 2011 base score was 882, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.

In 2008, Pony Express Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pony Express Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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Sacramento City Unified District Spending

$10,051Per Pupil

The Sacramento City Unified spends $10,051 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 37% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Sacramento City Unified District

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Caroline Wenzel Elementary School 0.6 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Land Park Academy 0.8 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Alice Birney Elementary School 0.8 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Bear Flag Elementary School 0.9 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
John Bidwell Elementary School 0.9 miles		1 2 3 4 5

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School Facts

Public School
Grades K-6
Sacramento City Unified School District

Did not make AYP
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Contact

Pony Express Elementary School
1250 56TH Ave
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5350

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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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75%

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53%

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51%

CST Results (2008)

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

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56%

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English Language Arts

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69%

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45%

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47%

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Math

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66%

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45%

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44%

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English Language Arts

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50%

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50%

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53%

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Math

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57%

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57%

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63%

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English Language Arts

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44%

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37%

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Math

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68%

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61%

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64%

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English Language Arts

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76%

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56%

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Math

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80%

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65%

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66%

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English Language Arts

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75%

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49%

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54%

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Math

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75%

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58%

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57%

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

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60%

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36%

state

49%

CST Results (2009)

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English Language Arts

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84%

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50%

state

52%

CST Results (2009)

change 18%

Math

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78%

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54%

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49%

CST Results (2009)

change 38%

English Language Arts

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69%

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51%

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54%

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Math

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79%

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57%

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62%

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English Language Arts

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47%

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39%

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44%

CST Results (2010)

change 9%

Math

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62%

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61%

state

65%

CST Results (2010)

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English Language Arts

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78%

district

59%

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63%

CST Results (2010)

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Math

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74%

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67%

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68%

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English Language Arts

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81%

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53%

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58%

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Math

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78%

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60%

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60%

CST Results (2010)

change 33%

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

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80%

district

42%

state

56%

CST Results (2010)

change 4%

English Language Arts

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81%

district

53%

state

56%

CST Results (2010)

change 3%

Math

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80%

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54%

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52%

CST Results (2010)

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English Language Arts

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65%

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51%

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56%

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Math

school

72%

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62%

state

66%

CST Results (2011)

change 17%

English Language Arts

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55%

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40%

state

46%

CST Results (2011)

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Math

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74%

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65%

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68%

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English Language Arts

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66%

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57%

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64%

CST Results (2011)

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Math

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71%

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66%

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71%

CST Results (2011)

change 9%

English Language Arts

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74%

district

51%

state

59%

CST Results (2011)

change 8%

Math

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72%

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62%

state

63%

CST Results (2011)

change 28%

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

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58%

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45%

state

58%

CST Results (2011)

change 1%

English Language Arts

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80%

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52%

state

55%

CST Results (2011)

change 8%

Math

school

74%

district

54%

state

53%

CST Results (2011)

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TestRating
7 out of 10

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 409

38% 51%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Pony Express Elementary School had 46% 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)

Asian/Pacific Islander

31%

Hispanic

22%

Black

18%

White

17%

Two or More Races

American Indian/Alaskan Native

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20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Pony Express Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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i think this school is a great school because you can trust that your child is in save hands of all the wonderfull teachers that are taking care of your child just a reminder this school might be a little amazing for your child.

Submitted by a Current Student on Nov 27, 2008

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