About This School
El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy is located in Santa Ana, CA and is one of 44 elementary schools in Santa Ana Unified School District. It is a charter school that serves 533 students in grades K-6.
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.
El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy 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 El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy'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.
El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy had an API growth score of 868 in 2010. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy's 2010 base score was 843 and the school did meet its 2010 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy'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.
El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy 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 El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy'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.
El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy had an API growth score of 868 in 2010. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy's 2010 base score was 843 and the school did meet its 2010 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy's students and teachers. more
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Santa Ana Unified District Spending
$9,535Per Pupil
The Santa Ana Unified spends $9,535 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Santa Ana Unified 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 |
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| Franklin Elementary School 0.1 miles |  |
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| St Anne School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Martin Elementary School 0.5 miles | |
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| Pio Pico Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Lowell Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades K-6
- Santa Ana Unified School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy1010 North Broadway St
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 543-0023
www.elsolacademy.org
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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.
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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TestRating
8 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: 533
51%
49%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy had 58% 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
95%
White
4%
Black
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About Santa Ana, CA
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Santa Ana | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,412 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 28 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 53% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 4.55 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 49% / 51% | 66%/33% |
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