About This School
Public School | Grades K-6 | San Bruno Park Elementary
Portola Elementary School is located in San Bruno, CA and is one of 7 elementary schools in San Bruno Park Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 271 students in grades K-6.
Portola 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 Portola 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.
Portola Elementary School had an API growth score of 921 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Portola Elementary School's 2012 base score was 902 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Portola Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Portola Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Portola 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 Portola 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.
Portola Elementary School had an API growth score of 921 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Portola Elementary School's 2012 base score was 902 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Portola Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Portola Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
Nearby Cities
300 Amador Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3175
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Highlands Christian Schools 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Rollingwood Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Monte Verde Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Crestmoor Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| John Muir Elementary School 1.2 miles | |
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My child has been in Portola from 1st grade to 6th. Every one of the teachers have provided my child with a good education and have been very helpful to my child and myself. What I especially like is that the principal is always outside in the morning and after school to see to the safety of our children.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 271
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Portola Elementary School had 19% 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)
Asian/Pacific Islander
49%
White
24%
Hispanic
17%
Two or More Races
6%
Black
4%
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San Bruno Park Elementary District Spending
$8,413Per Pupil
The San Bruno Park Elementary spends $8,413 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about San Bruno Park Elementary District
20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Portola Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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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?
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 2012 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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