About This School
University Park Elementary School is located in Salinas, CA and is one of 13 elementary schools in Salinas City Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 615 students in grades K-6.
University Park 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 University Park 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.
University Park Elementary School had an API growth score of 774 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. University Park Elementary School's 2011 base score was 801 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, University Park 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 University Park Elementary School's students and teachers. more
University Park 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 University Park 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.
University Park Elementary School had an API growth score of 774 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. University Park Elementary School's 2011 base score was 801 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, University Park 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 University Park Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Salinas City Elementary District Spending
$8,794Per Pupil
The Salinas City Elementary spends $8,794 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 34% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Salinas City Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Elementary School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Mission Park Elementary School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Oasis Charter Public School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Monterey County Special Education School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Sacred Heart School 0.6 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Salinas City Elementary School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
University Park Elementary School833 West Acacia St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5655
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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
3 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: 615
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, University Park Elementary School had 62% 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)
Hispanic
68%
White
20%
Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
Black
3%
Two or More Races
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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23:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, University Park Elementary School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
University Park Elementary School
5
Talisha Paris: It is a awsome school for all k-6 learners. The teachers their give you the right epidemics, learning strategies and are very helpful. I may not be a formal or student that goes to this school, but i know who does, like, my brother and sister [Jodeci and Yenna Paris]. They say the school is GREAT and LOVE their teachers. So, i give it a 5 stars and a thumbs up. :]
Submitted on Oct 12, 2010
About Salinas, CA
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Salinas | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,720 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 30 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 46% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 3.66 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 50% / 50% | 66%/33% |
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