Explorer Elementary School
Explorer Elementary School
About This School
Preschool | Grades K-5 | San Diego Unified
Explorer Elementary School is located in San Diego, CA and is one of 151 elementary schools in San Diego Unified School District. It is a charter school that serves 342 students in grades K-5.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Explorer 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 Explorer 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.
Explorer Elementary School had an API growth score of 869 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Explorer Elementary School's 2012 base score was 900, however the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Explorer Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Explorer Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Explorer 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 Explorer 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.
Explorer Elementary School had an API growth score of 869 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Explorer Elementary School's 2012 base score was 900, however the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Explorer Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Explorer Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
2230 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-3600
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock Academy 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| High Technical Middle School 0.1 miles |  |
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| Loma Portal Elementary School 0.4 miles |  |
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| High Technical Middle Media Arts Middle School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Dana Elementary School 0.8 miles | |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 342
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Explorer Elementary School had 16% 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)
White
81%
Asian/Pacific Islander
11%
Black
6%
Two or More Races
1%
Hispanic
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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San Diego Unified District Spending
$10,145Per Pupil
The San Diego Unified spends $10,145 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 40% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about San Diego Unified District
19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Explorer Elementary School had 19 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.
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English Language Arts
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English Language Arts
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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English Language Arts
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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English Language Arts
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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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