About This School
Buri Buri Elementary School is located in South San Francisco, CA and is one of 9 elementary schools in South San Francisco Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 628 students in grades K-5.
Buri Buri Elementary School made 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 Buri Buri 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.
Buri Buri Elementary School had an API growth score of 887 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Buri Buri Elementary School's 2011 base score was 871 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Buri Buri Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Buri Buri Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Buri Buri Elementary School made 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 Buri Buri 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.
Buri Buri Elementary School had an API growth score of 887 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Buri Buri Elementary School's 2011 base score was 871 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Buri Buri Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Buri Buri Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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South San Francisco Unified District Spending
$7,417Per Pupil
The South San Francisco Unified spends $7,417 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 37% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about South San Francisco 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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| Sunshine Gardens Elementary School 0.9 miles |  |
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| Ponderosa Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| St Veronica Catholic School 1 miles | n/a | |
| Los Cerritos Elementary School 1.1 miles |  |
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| Skyline Elementary School 1.1 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- South San Francisco Unified School District
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Buri Buri Elementary School120 EL Campo Dr
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8776
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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
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: 628
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Buri Buri Elementary School had 34% 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
41%
Two or More Races
23%
Asian/Pacific Islander
17%
White
15%
Black
1%
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22:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Buri Buri Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Buri Buri Elementary School
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Buri Buri Elementary is one of the best schools in the South San Francisco Unified school district. The teachers are highly qualified and trained and love what they do. The students are well prepared in each grade and score well on district and state wide tests. The current principal, Dr. Jay Spaulding, deeply cares about the students and staff at Buri Buri and ensures that everyone is in the best place to learn the best they can.
Submitted by a Teacher on Jan 12, 2012
Buri Buri Elementary School
wendy: My son loves his school...Buri Buri faculty is so kind and understanding to all their students.. I have never had a bad experience...and lets not forget Mr. Spalding who is the glue that holds it all together..hats off to you Mr. Spalding and you superior staff. thank you for making my childs school experience a great one.
Submitted by a Parent on Oct 27, 2011
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