About This School
Avalon K-12 School is located in Santa Catalina, CA and is one of 96 schools in Long Beach Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 645 students in grades K-12.
Avalon K-12 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 Avalon K-12 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.
Avalon K-12 School had an API growth score of 773 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Avalon K-12 School's 2011 base score was 773the school meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Avalon K-12 School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Avalon K-12 School's students and teachers. more
Avalon K-12 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 Avalon K-12 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.
Avalon K-12 School had an API growth score of 773 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Avalon K-12 School's 2011 base score was 773the school meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Avalon K-12 School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Avalon K-12 School's students and teachers. more
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Long Beach Unified District Spending
$9,646Per Pupil
The Long Beach Unified spends $9,646 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Long Beach 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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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Two Harbors Elementary School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Point Fermin Elementary School 26.1 miles |  |
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| White Point Elementary School 26.1 miles |  |
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| Angel's Gate (Continuation) High School 26.3 miles |  |
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| South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts Elementary School 26.5 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-12
- Long Beach Unified School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Avalon K-12 School200 Falls Canyon Rd
Santa Catalina, CA 90704
(310) 510-0790
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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 CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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
5 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: 645
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Avalon K-12 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
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White
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Asian/Pacific Islander
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17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Avalon K-12 School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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See more school boundariesSchool attendance boundaries for Avalon K-12 School
Information provided by the College of William and Mary and the Minnesota Population Center. School Attendance Boundary Information System (SABINS): Version 1.0. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota 2011
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