About This School
Justin Elementary School is located in Simi Valley, CA and is one of 22 elementary schools in Simi Valley Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 388 students in grades K-6.
Justin Elementary 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 Justin 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.
Justin Elementary School had an API growth score of 787 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Justin Elementary School's 2011 base score was 788 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Justin Elementary School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Justin Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Justin Elementary 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 Justin 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.
Justin Elementary School had an API growth score of 787 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Justin Elementary School's 2011 base score was 788 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Justin Elementary School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Justin Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Simi Valley Unified District Spending
$8,013Per Pupil
The Simi Valley Unified spends $8,013 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 32% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Simi Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vista Elementary School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Berylwood Elementary School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Atherwood Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Park View Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Sycamore Elementary School 0.9 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Simi Valley Unified School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Justin Elementary School2245 North Justin Ave
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6619
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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.
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
4 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: 388
49%
49%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Justin Elementary School had 51% 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
48%
White
41%
Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
Black
3%
Two or More Races
2%
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26:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Justin Elementary School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Justin Elementary School
Maria Banuelos: It is honestly a great school, Mrs. Weaver is an excellent role model always being so nice and deeply cares for the children.
Submitted by a Parent on Nov 9, 2009
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