About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | San Jose Unified
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary School is located in San Jose, CA and is one of 30 elementary schools in San Jose Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 319 students in grades K-5.
Hammer Montessori at Galarza 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 Hammer Montessori at Galarza 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.
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary School had an API growth score of 880 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary School's 2012 base score was 841 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Hammer Montessori at Galarza 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 Hammer Montessori at Galarza 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.
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary School had an API growth score of 880 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary School's 2012 base score was 841 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
Nearby Cities
1610 Bird Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6671
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Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary School
Jody: I am so glad there is a public Montessori school in San Jose Unified. My daughters are in 4th and Kinder, and are thriving here. I see them taking ownership of their learning experiences, and growing in confidence and leadership. They have had fabulous teachers who draw out the best from them. I am also excited about the parent community, which is growing and deepening every year. We love our school.
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Pam: This is my son's second year at Hammer Montessori School and he loves it. The teachers are warm, caring and just fantastic. The skills learned in the Montessori way will last the kids a lifetime.
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Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary School
This is a great school that truly caters to each child's needs. It is a magnet school in the SJUSD that follows the Montessori philosophy, while abiding by public school requirements. My son has been at Hammer since the 1st grade, and he is now in 4th grade. He has learned so much from the great teachers that all have both state and Montessori credentials. My son now has a great sense of community, global responsibility, and leadership.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 319
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary School had 26% 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
34%
Hispanic
32%
Asian/Pacific Islander
18%
Two or More Races
10%
Black
6%
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San Jose Unified District Spending
$9,391Per Pupil
The San Jose Unified spends $9,391 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about San Jose Unified District
25:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary School had 25 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
6 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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